2.Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Asthma and Allergic Diseases.
Jian Feng MENG ; Lanny J ROSENWASSER
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research 2010;2(4):215-227
Asthma and allergic diseases are believed to be complex genetic diseases which may result from the interaction of multiple genetic factors and environmental stimuli. In past decades, great efforts have been exerted in unraveling their genetic basis. The strategies in discovering genes and genetic variants, confirming their importance in pathogenesis of asthma and allergic diseases, as well as their strengths and limitations are summarized comprehensively and concisely. The current consensus about the genetic basis of asthma and allergic diseases is briefly described as well.
Asthma
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Consensus
3.Meeting Highlights: The First Korean Breast Cancer Treatment Consensus Conference.
Airi HAN ; Kyoung Eun LEE ; Hae Kyung LEE ; Yeon Hee PARK ; Jeryoung KIM ; Sung Won KIM ; Kyung Hae JUNG ; Byung Ho SON
Journal of Breast Cancer 2014;17(4):308-313
The first Korean Breast Cancer Treatment Consensus Conference Expert Panel reviewed and endorsed new evidence on aspects of local and regional therapies and diagnostic procedures that support the conservative application of results from recent clinical trials. This conference clarified the barriers that limit the application of recent clinical trial results, such as questions about level of evidence, differences between the setting of clinical trials and that of daily clinical practice, and medical necessities and environment. Detailed decisions recommended for the treatment and diagnosis, according to the from the consensus conference, are recorded including details of the votes. These recommendations differed in the degree of support for clinical consideration of disease extent and host factors, medical necessities, and environment.
Breast Neoplasms*
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Consensus*
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Diagnosis
4.Current Understanding of Mycobacterium abscessus Infection.
Go Eun CHOI ; Youngsuk JO ; Sung Jae SHIN
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology 2012;42(1):17-28
Mycobacterium abscessus belongs to a group of rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) that cause a broad spectrum of infections in humans. In addition, the association of M. abscessus with the cause of community- and hospital-acquired infections has been recently reported. In fact, M. abscessus is known to be the most drug-resistant mycobacterium and naturally resistant to first-line anti-tuberculous drugs, resulting in the limited therapeutic options and a high failure rate of treatment response. Three closely related species; M. abscessus (sensu stricto), M. bolletii, and M. massiliense are currently identified however, consensus on the naming of M. abscessus-related species has not been made to date. We herein discuss the advanced understanding of the virulence potentials and pathophysiological features of M. abscessus to establish novel therapeutic strategies for M. abscessus infection.
Consensus
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Humans
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Mycobacterium
5.Management of Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer and Local Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer.
Korean Journal of Pancreas and Biliary Tract 2015;20(1):14-21
With the advances in the imaging techniques, it is now possible to more accurately diagnose and stage pancreatic cancer. However, there is no uniform definition of "borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC)" and consensus on this terminology has not been reached yet. Although there has been much progress in the therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer, the optimal treatment scheme for BRPC is still under debate. In order to overcome these problems, prospective studies using multidisciplinary approaches are warranted. This article is intended to review the currently available definitions and management of BRPC. Promising novel ablative methods that are used as local treatments for locally advanced pancreatic cancer are also introduced. In the near future, these ablative methods might prove to be invaluable for those with BRPC.
Consensus
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Pancreatic Neoplasms*
6.Reliability, Validity, and Cultural Relevancy of the Korean Version of the POMS.
Hae Ok LEE ; Katherin LEE ; Ginger C V KOHLMAN
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 1999;29(5):1147-1154
The Profile of Mood States (POMS) is the most widely used self-report instrument for the measurement of affect or mood in clinical and nonclinical populations. This paper reports on the translation and testing of a Korean version of the POMS. The translation involved three steps: translation, checking agreement, and panel discussions to arrive at consensus. Then, the Korean version of the POMS was tested with a sample of 47 healthy Koreans who lived in the U.S.: they completed the instrument in the morning, at the beginning of work and in the evening, at the end of work. Internal consistencies for the total scale and subscales were high(alphas= .93 and .94). Face and content validity and the cultural relevance of the Korean version of the POMS were tested through review by five bilingual Korean nursing scholars who were familiar with Korean version of the POMS was then compared with Haeok Fatigue Behavior Check-list and demonstrating significant concurrent validity (r= .87, p<.001). Construct validity was established by demonstrating significant differences between the scores on the scores on the Fatigue and Vigor subscales (p< .001) at the beginning work and at the end of work.
Consensus
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Fatigue
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Nursing
7.Global Consensus Conference: Final Recommendations (AJIC 1999;27:503-13, Canadian Journal of Infection Control and British Journal of Infection Control).
Jae Sim JEONG ; Jeong Hwa CHOI
Korean Journal of Nosocomial Infection Control 2000;5(1):41-50
No Abstract available.
Consensus*
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Infection Control*
8.In Vitro Imaging of MRI and Ultrasound for Gastric Carcinoma.
Journal of the Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2008;12(2):178-187
PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of MRI and ultrasound(US) for estimation of invasion depth of gastric carcinoma by correlation with histopathologic findings in vitro and to find out the best MR pulse sequence for detection and accurate delineation of tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Resected specimen of total or subtotal gastrectomy from 53 patients with gastric carcinoma were done of imaging studies of MRI and US. And US was examined by using high frequency linear transducer for tumor invasion depth by a radiologist. In each case, both imaging findings of MRI and US were evaluated independently for tumor detection and invasion depth by consensus of two radiologists and were compared the diagnostic accuracy between two imaging modalities according to the histopathologic findings. MR imaging with five MR pulse sequences, spin echo T1 and in- and out-ofphase gradient echo T1 weighted images, FSE and SSFSE T2 weighted images, were performed. Five MR pulse sequences were evaluated and compared on the point of detection and accurate distinction of tumor from surrounding normal tissue. RESULTS: In EGC, diagnostic accuracy of US(77%) was superior than that of MRI(59%) but no statistically significant difference was noted between two imaging modalities(p=0.096). In AGC, both imaging modalities of MRIand US showed relatively high diagnostic accuracy as 97% and 84% respectively. Diagnostic accuracy of MRI was statistically better than that of US at the significant level(p<0.001). The best MR pulse sequence among five in each specimen was FSE T2WI(75.5%, 40/53) in both EGC and AGC. In AGC, FSE T2WI showed excellent imaging quality by showing very high ratio (93.5%, 29/31) of accurate delineation of tumor. CONCLUSION: MRI and US show relatively high diagnostic accuracy in the evaluation of tumor invasion depth of resected specimen in AGC. The most excellent pulse sequence of MRI for the evaluation of tumor invasion depth is FSE T2WI on the point of detection and accurate delineation of tumor in both EGC and AGC.
Consensus
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Gastrectomy
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Humans
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Transducers
9.The Diagnosis and Management of Hyperthyroidism Consensus - Report of the Korean Thyroid Association.
Ka Hee YI ; Jae Hoon MOON ; In Ju KIM ; Hee Seung BOM ; Jaetae LEE ; Woong Youn CHUNG ; Jae Hoon CHUNG ; Young Kee SHONG
Journal of Korean Thyroid Association 2013;6(1):1-11
No abstract available.
Consensus
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Hyperthyroidism
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Thyroid Gland