Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Dietary calcium and Framingham Risk Score in vitamin D deficient male (KNHANES 2009-2011).
The association between excess calcium intake and cardiovascular mortality has already been reported. In the present study, we investigated the relation between dietary calcium intake and Framingham Risk Score (FRS) according to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] status. ⋯ Very low (<300 mg/day) and excess (>1200 mg/day) dietary calcium intake were related with higher FRS in both genders. In particular, higher FRS was observed in the excess (>1200 mg/day) dietary calcium intake male group under vitamin D deficiency (<50 nmol/L).
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Expectorant and antitussive effect of Hedera helix and Rhizoma coptidis extracts mixture.
This study aims to investigate the additive effect of the Hedera helix (HH) and Rhizoma coptidis (RC) extracts mixture on antitussive and expectorant activities in animals. ⋯ This study provides evidence for antitussive and expectorant effect of a 3:1 mixture of HH and RC, which may be a useful therapeutic option for respiratory diseases.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialSparing effects of sufentanil on epidural ropivacaine in elderly patients undergoing transurethral resection of prostate surgery.
This study examined the sparing effect of sufentanil on the median effective concentration (EC₅₀) of epidural ropivacaine in elderly patients undergoing elective transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). ⋯ Administration of 5 μg of epidural sufentanil caused a 37% reduction in the EC₅₀ of epidural ropivacaine in elderly patients who underwent TURP surgery. Thus, sufentanil addition during surgery of TURP can decrease the dose of ropivacaine anesthesia required.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Comparative StudyEfficacy of percutaneous epidural neuroplasty does not correlate with dural sac cross-sectional area in single level disc disease.
Percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN) is a minimally invasive treatment. The efficacy of PEN has been relatively well investigated; however, the relationship between the clinical effectiveness of PEN and the severity of spinal canal stenosis by disc material has not yet been established. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical outcomes of PEN according to the dural sac cross-sectional area in single level disc disease. ⋯ PEN is an effective procedure in treating single level lumbar disc herniation without affecting dural sac cross-sectional area.
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Comparative StudyMortality, length of stay, and inpatient charges for heart failure patients at public versus private hospitals in South Korea.
This study compared in-hospital mortality within 30 days of admission, lengths of stay, and inpatient charges among patients with heart failure admitted to public and private hospitals in South Korea. ⋯ We recommend that government agencies and policy makers continue to monitor quality of care, lengths of stay in the hospital, and expenditures according to type of hospital ownership to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce spending.