1.A Study on Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life in Schizophrenic Patients.
Eun Sun RHO ; Hye Jin KWON ; Eun Jung RYU
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2001;31(5):912-920
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to identify the correlation that exists between quality of life and self-efficacy of schizophrenic patients, focusing on the influence of related factors on these varables. METHOD: The subjects of this study were 151 schizophrenic patients. The data were collected using questionnaires. The instruments used for this study were the general self-efficacy scale developed by Sherer & Maddex (1982), the specific self-efficacy scale modified and complemented by these co-researchers on the basis of the past studies and modified SIP by Voruganti (1996). The period of data collection was from July. 2000 to Jan. 2001. Data analysis was done by SPSS, t-test, ANOVA and the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. RESULT: 1. The level of self-efficacy showed a mean score of 60.0 and the level of quality of life, a mean score of 47.0. 2. The general characteristics affecting the self-efficacy of schizophrenic patients were staying with family (p=0.05) and employment (p=0.00). 3. The general characteristics affecting the quality of life of schizophrenic patients were staying with family (p=0.04), employment (p=0.05) and duration of illness (0.03). 4. A positive correlation was identified between self-efficacy and quality of life (r=-0.469, p=0.000). CONCLUSION: The study suggests that nursing intervention strategy should be worked out to develop a psychiatric rehabilitation program that can promote self-efficacy and thus enhance the quality of life of schizophrenic patients.
Complement System Proteins
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Data Collection
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Employment
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Humans
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Nursing
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Quality of Life*
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rehabilitation
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Schizophrenia
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Statistics as Topic
2.A variant of ornithine aminotransferase from mouse small intestine.
Seong Nam LIM ; Hye Won RHO ; Jin Woo PARK ; Eun Chung JHEE ; Jong Suk KIM ; Hyung Rho KIM
Experimental & Molecular Medicine 1998;30(3):131-135
The ornithine aminotransferase (OAT) activity of mouse was found to be highest in the small intestine. The mitochondrial OAT from mouse small intestine was purified to homogeneity by the procedures including heart treatment, ammonium sulfate fractionation, octyl-Sepharose chromatography, and Sephadex G-150 gel filtration. Comparing to the amino acid sequence of mouse hepatic OAT, six N-terminal amino acid residues have been deleted in intestinal OAT. However, the subsequent sequence was identical with that of hepatic OAT. The molecular weights of both intestinal and hepatic OAT were estimated as 46 kDa by SDS-gel electrophoresis and as 92 kDa by gel filtration, indicating that both native OATs are dimeric. Biochemical properties of intestinal OAT, such as molecular weight, pH optimum and K(m) values for L-ornithine and alpha-ketoglutarate, were similar to those of hepatic OAT. However, intestinal OAT was more labile than hepatic OAT to tryptic digestion.
Amino Acid Sequence
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Animal
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Intestine, Small/enzymology*
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Liver/enzymology
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Male
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Mice
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Mice, Inbred ICR
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Molecular Weight
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Ornithine-Oxo-Acid Transaminase/metabolism*
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Ornithine-Oxo-Acid Transaminase/isolation & purification
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Ornithine-Oxo-Acid Transaminase/genetics*
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Tissue Distribution
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Trypsi
3.Clinical significance of uric acid during pregnancy inducedhypertension.
Young Woo JUNG ; Eun Bea RHO ; Hak Hee LEE ; Young Chul KIM ; Sung Jin CHO ; Chan Young PARK
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1991;34(11):1529-1534
No abstract available.
Pregnancy*
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Uric Acid*
4.Improvement of pregnancy rate by micromanipulation in human in vitro fertilization: embryo transfer program.
Hwan Cheol RHO ; Eun Kyung KIM ; Jung Jin KOO ; Jung Jae KO ; Tae Ki YOON ; Kwang Yul CHA
Korean Journal of Fertility and Sterility 1993;20(2):101-105
No abstract available.
Fertilization in Vitro*
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Humans*
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Micromanipulation*
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Pregnancy Rate*
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Pregnancy*
5.Osteoclast-like Giant Cell Tumor of the Parotid Gland Accompanied with Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma.
Mi Jung KWON ; Eun Sook NAM ; Seong Jin CHO ; Hyung Sik SHIN ; Ji Hyun KWON ; Young Soo RHO
Korean Journal of Pathology 2011;45(Suppl 1):S84-S88
The origin of osteoclast-like giant cell tumor (OGCT) of the salivary gland has been debated because the prototypic cells of osteoclast-like cells and mononuclear stromal cells are largely unexplained in this gland. Bone marrow-derived CD14+ and CD45+ monocyte-derived multipotential cells (CD14+/CD45+ MOMC) may be one of the possible origins of OGCTs of salivary glands, which have never been explored in salivary OGCTs. We present a case of OGCT accompanied with carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid gland of a 67-year-old Korean female. The tumor presented as a rapidly growing cervical mass comprising a central area of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma and a peripheral circumferential area of OGCT. The immunohistochemical staining pattern was phenotypically consistent with bone marrow-derived CD14+/CD45+ MOMC. This case is the first report of a salivary OGCT in Korea.
Adenoma, Pleomorphic
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Aged
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Cytosine
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Female
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Giant Cell Tumors
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Giant Cells
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Humans
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Korea
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Mixed Tumor, Malignant
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Monocytes
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Osteoclasts
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Parotid Gland
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Salivary Glands
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Stromal Cells
6.Osteoclast-like Giant Cell Tumor of the Parotid Gland Accompanied with Carcinoma ex Pleomorphic Adenoma.
Mi Jung KWON ; Eun Sook NAM ; Seong Jin CHO ; Hyung Sik SHIN ; Ji Hyun KWON ; Young Soo RHO
Korean Journal of Pathology 2011;45(Suppl 1):S84-S88
The origin of osteoclast-like giant cell tumor (OGCT) of the salivary gland has been debated because the prototypic cells of osteoclast-like cells and mononuclear stromal cells are largely unexplained in this gland. Bone marrow-derived CD14+ and CD45+ monocyte-derived multipotential cells (CD14+/CD45+ MOMC) may be one of the possible origins of OGCTs of salivary glands, which have never been explored in salivary OGCTs. We present a case of OGCT accompanied with carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma in the parotid gland of a 67-year-old Korean female. The tumor presented as a rapidly growing cervical mass comprising a central area of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma and a peripheral circumferential area of OGCT. The immunohistochemical staining pattern was phenotypically consistent with bone marrow-derived CD14+/CD45+ MOMC. This case is the first report of a salivary OGCT in Korea.
Adenoma, Pleomorphic
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Aged
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Cytosine
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Female
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Giant Cell Tumors
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Giant Cells
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Humans
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Korea
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Mixed Tumor, Malignant
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Monocytes
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Osteoclasts
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Parotid Gland
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Salivary Glands
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Stromal Cells
7.Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction: CT Patterns of Ductal Dilatation and Changes of Extrahepatic Ductal Wall.
Kyung Joo PARK ; Moon Ok LEE ; Mie Young KIM ; Jeong Geun YI ; Joo Hyuk LEE ; Eun Jin RHO
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 1994;31(3):495-500
PURPOSE: To assess the efficacy of ancillary CT findings other than the obstructive lesion per se for the differential diagnosis of extrahepatic biliary obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS:CT findings of 49 patients with extrahepatic bile duct obstruction(22 benign and 27 malignant lesions) were assessed with emphasis on the patterns of ductal dilatation, contrast enhancement, and diffuse thickening of the extrahepatic ductal wall. Degree of central and peripheral intrahepratic ductal dilatation was graded by comparing with the adjacent portal radicles and hepatic parenchymal thickeness. RESULTS: Diffuse circumferential thickening and contrast enhancement of the extrahepatic ductal wall were more frequent in benign cases, but only thickening was statistically significant(p < 0.01). Peripheral intrahepatic ducts were more severely dilated by malignant causes(p < 0.01). With the same degrees of extrahepatic and central ductal dilatations, peripheral intrahepatic ducts were more severely dilated in malignant than in benign cases. CONCLUSION: These results may help to interpret the CT findings of extrahepatic biliary obstruction, particularly when the cause of biliary obstruction is uncertain.
Bile Ducts, Extrahepatic
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dilatation*
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Humans
8.MRI Finding of Ethylmalonic Encephalopathy: Case Report.
Jin Yong KIM ; Shi kyung LEE ; Chun Hwan HAN ; Eun jin RHO
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 2002;47(6):685-688
Ethylmalonic encephalopathy is a rare syndrom characterized by developmental delay, acrocyanosis, petechiae, chronic diarrhea, and ethylmalonic, lactic, and methylsuccinic aciduria. We report the MRI finding of ethylmalonic encephalopathy including previously unreported intracranial hematoma.
Diarrhea
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Hematoma
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Purpura
9.Successful Treatment with Partial Splenic Embolization in a Case of Post-transplantations Lymphoproliferative Disease with Persistent Hypersplenism.
Mi Jin KIM ; Young Il RHO ; Eun Seok YANG ; Kyung Rye MOON
Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 2004;7(1):92-97
Posttranplantations lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) is a common and life-threatening complication for soid organ transplantation associated with the use of chronic immunosuppression and Epstein-Barr virus. There is no standardized treatment algorithm, but numerous management strategies are vaiable. Partial splenic embolization (PSE) had been demonstrated to be an effetive alternatie to splenectomy for patients hypersplenism and portal hypertension. PSE has the advantages of non-invasive intervention and resolution of the complications of hypersplenism. We report the effect of the PSE in a 6-year old male liver transplantation recepient with PTLD who has undergone persistent hypersplenism post-transplant. We reduced immunosuppression agent, started antiviral agent. We started with interferon and IV globulin one month after admission. Hepatosplenomegaly and cervical lymphadenopathy were improved. But fever was not subside. We selectively embolized the lower pole of the spleen to achieve a 50~60% reduction in flow as determined by angiography. After embolization, fever subside and peripheral blood findings were improved. Follow up abdominal CT revealed reduced volume of spleen due to ischemic change and there was no multiple enlarged mesenteric lymphnode compared to preembolization state. We thick that PSE is a safe an effetive treatment modality of PTLD with persistent hypersplenism in patients twho failed to medical treatment.
Angiography
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Child
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Fever
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Follow-Up Studies
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Herpesvirus 4, Human
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Humans
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Hypersplenism*
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Hypertension, Portal
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Immunosuppression
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Interferons
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Liver Transplantation
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Lymphatic Diseases
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Male
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Organ Transplantation
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Spleen
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Splenectomy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Transplants
10.Localized fibrous tumor of pleural: A report of case.
Nam Hyeuk KIM ; Seong Rin YANG ; Jong Hwa EUN ; Chang Hee KANG ; Oh Chun KWON ; Chung Hee NAM ; Kihl Rho LEE ; So Young JIN
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1993;26(12):959-961
No abstract available.