A Korean Airliner, KAL 858 was exploded over Thailand on November 29, 1987. The suspect with the forged Japanese passport was dead by biting an ample of cyanide gas contained in the filter tip of a cigarette. Forensic odontological examinations including bite mark, dental age estimation and dental characteristics were performed. From these examinations, it could be assumed that (1) he had specific difference in dental treatment which suggested a North Korean by comparison of the fisherman arrested under the North Korea, (2) the filter of cigarette was positioned between the suspect's dentition, (3) he was approximately 70 years old by dental age estimation at time of death. This paper indicates that forensic odontological examination can support personal identification and the circumstances of death in international case where disguised identity plays a part.
Aged ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Bombs* ; Democratic People's Republic of Korea ; Dentition ; Humans ; Thailand ; Tobacco Products

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Multivariate Analysis* ; Tooth*

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Isoelectric Focusing* ; Polymorphism, Genetic*

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Tooth*

We report here estimating a victim who might be involved 5.18 Kwang Ju democratic movement in 1980. One skeletonized skull and mandible were sent for examination to see if any information could be elicited which might aid in search for the missing person. The examination was made on the usual lines, first to ascertain the sex, age, etc., then any particular features which might lead to identification, the circumstances of death and the length of time since the death took place. From the examination of the specimen it could reasonably be assumed (1) that the fracture of teeth and alveolar bone due to trauma which was speedily and strong (2) that the skull and mandible were belong to one person, (3) that the specimen was an adult man about 42 years old, (4) that he was dead before 6 years ago as a result of racemization. This paper indicates that forensic odontology examination have another valuable means of identification, i.e. dental age estimation, time interval since death, analysis of trauma in oral and facial region. This information can help in attempting to establish not only the personal identification but also the circumstances of death.
Adult ; Gwangju* ; Humans ; Mandible ; Skeleton* ; Skull ; Tooth*

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Amino Acids* ; Dentin* ; Tooth*

A fall in systemic arterial pressure after implantation of acrylic cement into the acetabulum and proximal femoral shaft in the surgery of total hip prosthesis was observed and also the following results were obtained in three cases of total hip prosthesis under general anesthesia. 1) Blood pressure was usually decreased immediately after implantation of acrylic cement and returned to normal level approximately within 5 minutes. 2) The marked fall in blood pressure was more often observed with the introduction of bone cement into the proximal femoral shaft but less with the acetabular implantation of bone cement. 3) It is urged to measure blood pressureat the minute interval immediately after insertion of bone cement.
Acetabulum* ; Anesthesia, General ; Arterial Pressure ; Blood Pressure* ; Hip Prosthesis

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Dermatoglyphics* ; Humans*

PURPOSE: In colon cancer, the most frequent genetic alteration is found in p53 tumor suppressor gene residing on the short arm of chromosome 17. In order to investigate the significance of wild-type p53, we transfected wild type p53 into human colon cancer cell lines and analysed tbeir biologic effects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: For analysis of p53 status in cell lines, polymerase chain reaction-single stranded confonnation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP), PCR-direct sequencing and Western blot analysis were employed. Transient transfection with liposome-p53 complex was followed by cell biologic assay. RESULTS: We found that twelve of fifteen human colon cancer cell lines showed mutation of p53 by PCR-SSCP method. These results almost corresponded to p53 protein accumulations assessed by Westem blot using PAbl801. After transfection with lipafect- AMINE and wild type p53 complex on p53 mutant type cell line (LS1034), viability was reduced to 17.9%, and invasiveness was reduced to 37.3%. Morphologically, wild type p53 transfected cells showed lumen formation and apoptosis after induction of differentiation by Matrigel. CONCLUSION: Wild type p53 transfection into p53 mutated colon cancer ceil line resulted in restoration of tumor suppressor effect of p53, and this model would be one of the experimental systems for p53-based gene therapy.
Apoptosis ; Arm ; Biological Assay ; Blotting, Western ; Cell Line* ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17 ; Colon* ; Colonic Neoplasms* ; Genes, p53* ; Genes, Tumor Suppressor ; Genetic Therapy ; Humans* ; Liposomes ; Transfection*

BACKGROUND: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) can cause serious adverse effects. To reduce the occurrence of CIN related computed tomography (CT) in emergency patients, we assessed the respective roles of serum creatinine (SCr) alone and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as an early predictor for CIN related CT. METHODS: For patients with SCr <1.5 mg/dL who underwent CT in emergency department (ED) between September 2012 and October 2013, we assessed the prevalence of CIN and its adverse effects. The Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study (MDRD) and Cockcroft-Gault (CG) formula was used for the calculation of eGFR. Practical calculation was performed by electronic medical record (EMR) system for MDRD and internet calculating service for CG. And we investigated the prevalence of CIN in eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 before CT. RESULTS: A total of 1,555 patients were enrolled. The prevalence of CIN after CT was 4.6% and it showed correlation with renal deterioration, increased in-hospital mortality, and prolonged hospitalization. Despite baseline SCr <1.5 mg/dL, among enrolled patients, 11.3% as MDRD equation and 29.5% as CG formula were <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and in this condition, the prevalence of CIN was significantly high (odds ratio was 2.87 [1.64-5.02] as MDRD equation and 2.03 [1.26-3.29] as CG formula). CONCLUSION: Just SCr <1.5mg/dL was not appropriate to recognize preexisting renal insufficiency, but eGFR using MDRD equation was useful in predicting the risk of CIN related CT in ED. Using EMR, calculation of eGFR can be easier and more convenient.
Creatinine* ; Diet ; Electronic Health Records ; Emergencies* ; Emergency Service, Hospital* ; Glomerular Filtration Rate ; Hospital Mortality ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Internet ; Prevalence ; Renal Insufficiency