Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · May 2015
Bilateral occurrence and morphologic analysis of complete discoid lateral meniscus.
The aim of the study was to investigate and analyze bilateral incidence and morphology of complete discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) with possible relation to tears and symptoms in knee joints. ⋯ Based on these findings, more aggressive warning on the presence of discoid pathology and the need for evaluation on the contralateral knee should be considered during consultation with patients with symptomatic complete DLM in a unilateral knee in the outpatient clinic.
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The role of IL28B gene variants and expression in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections are not well understood. Here, we evaluated whether IL28B gene expression and rs12979860 variations are associated with HBV outcomes. ⋯ Our data suggest that IL28B genetic variations may play an important role in long-term development of disease in chronic HBV infections.
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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.