This study was conducted to investigate the food behavior during the childhood, the influence of food behavior on internalizing and externalizing behavior problems, and the pattern of influence of food behavior on behavior problem depending on children's age and gender. A total of 171 children aged 5 and 6 years were selected who attended 3 nurseries and 1 kindergarten in Seoul, and the survey data responded by teachers were analyzed. The results were as follows. First, children with higher levels of food behavior showed less internalizing behavior problems compared to those with lower levels of food behavior. The main effects and interaction of gender and age were not significant. Second, children with higher levels of food behavior showed less externalizing behavior problems compared to those with lower levels of food behavior. For hyperactivity, interaction of age and food behavior was significant, and age and the interaction of age and food behavior affected children's agression. Food behavior of children affects behavior problem and, therefore, children with better food behavior showed less behavior problems in the same circumstances.
Aged ; Child ; Humans ; Nurseries

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Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic* ; Humans ; Twins, Monozygotic*

Interleukin 5 (IL-5) is a key cytokine involved in the induction of T-helper type 2 (Th2) responses in the asthmatic airway. We investigated IL-5 genetic polymorphisms associated with asthma phenotypes, including IgE responses to staphylococcal enterotoxins A and B (SEA and SEB, respectively), in asthmatics. Adult asthmatics (n=310) and normal controls (n=160) were enrolled in the present study. Serum total and specific IgE to SEA and SEB were measured. Two IL-5 polymorphisms, -746A>G and +4499T>G, were genotyped using the primer-extension method. There were no significant differences in genotype or haplotype frequencies of these polymorphisms between the two groups. Asthmatics carrying the AG/GG genotype at -746A>G had a significantly higher prevalence of serum specific IgE to SEA (P=0.008), higher total IgE levels (P=0.014), and lower PC20 methacholine levels (P=0.002) compared to those with the AA genotype. These findings suggest that the IL-5 promoter polymorphism at -746A>G enhances serum total and specific IgE responses to SEA, which may augment airway hyperresponsiveness in adult asthmatics.
Adult ; Asthma ; Enterotoxins ; Genotype ; Haplotypes ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin E ; Interleukin-5 ; Lifting ; Methacholine Chloride ; Phenotype ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Prevalence ; Superantigens

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are believed to be chemically inert agents, but larger PEG polymers could have immunogenicity. A 39-year-old man was referred to emergency room for loss of consciousness and dyspnea after taking of PEG-3350 (Colyte®). In laboratory findings, the initial serum tryptase level was increased to 91.9 mg/L (normal range: 0.00-11.40 mg/L) without any other laboratory abnormalities. The intradermal test with 10 mg/mL Colyte® showed a 5 × 5 mm wheal, but basophil activation and histamine releasability tests were negative. PEG-3350 is widely used as an osmotic laxative due to its lack of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. However, the loss of mucosal integrity at gastrointestinal membrane such as diverticulitis may be a predisposing factor for anaphylaxis to Colyte®. We report a case of anaphylaxis induced by the ingestion of PEG-3350 in a patient with diverticulitis which might be a risk factor of anaphylaxis.
Absorption ; Adult ; Anaphylaxis* ; Basophils ; Causality ; Diverticulitis* ; Dyspnea ; Eating ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; Gastrointestinal Tract ; Histamine ; Humans ; Intradermal Tests ; Membranes ; Polyethylene Glycols* ; Polyethylene* ; Polymers ; Risk Factors ; Tryptases ; Unconsciousness

Neurologic complications are rarely associated with laparoscopic procedures. The probable etiology of an axonal injury to the musculocutaneous nerve (motor branch) of the biceps brachii during a laparoscopic procedure is the position in which the patient is maintained. Restraining arms during general anesthesia with an unintentional change in the angle of the arm in the Trendelenburg position, may lead to hyperextension of the arm, resulting in pressure on and stretching of the brachial plexus nerve and neurologic damage. We present a case of a patient undergoing gynecologic surgery who had a brachial plexus injury.
Anesthesia, General ; Arm ; Axons ; Brachial Plexus ; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies ; Female ; Gynecologic Surgical Procedures ; Head-Down Tilt ; Humans ; Musculocutaneous Nerve ; Postmenopause

Neurologic complications are rarely associated with laparoscopic procedures. The probable etiology of an axonal injury to the musculocutaneous nerve (motor branch) of the biceps brachii during a laparoscopic procedure is the position in which the patient is maintained. Restraining arms during general anesthesia with an unintentional change in the angle of the arm in the Trendelenburg position, may lead to hyperextension of the arm, resulting in pressure on and stretching of the brachial plexus nerve and neurologic damage. We present a case of a patient undergoing gynecologic surgery who had a brachial plexus injury.
Anesthesia, General ; Arm ; Axons ; Brachial Plexus ; Brachial Plexus Neuropathies ; Female ; Gynecologic Surgical Procedures ; Head-Down Tilt ; Humans ; Musculocutaneous Nerve ; Postmenopause

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the management and awareness of osteoporosis based on general characteristics, problems, and menopausal status. METHODS: Two hundred twenty women were recruited from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a university hospital between January 2010 and December 2010. The participants completed self-questionnaires about the management of osteoporosis. We determined the correlation of the management of osteoporosis between pre- and post-menopausal women using ANOVA with SPSS version 12.0K (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). RESULTS: The mean age was 52.5 +/- 9.4 years (range, 43~83 years). One hundred twenty-four women were postmenopausal (56.1%). Postmenopausal women were statistically more likely to have examinations for osteoporosis, and take calcium and engage in exercise to prevent osteoporosis. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to educate and counsel premenopausal women and patients at high-risk for fracture about the management of osteoporosis.
Calcium ; Chicago ; Female ; Gynecology ; Humans ; Menopause ; Obstetrics ; Osteoporosis

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the management and awareness of osteoporosis based on general characteristics, problems, and menopausal status. METHODS: Two hundred twenty women were recruited from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a university hospital between January 2010 and December 2010. The participants completed self-questionnaires about the management of osteoporosis. We determined the correlation of the management of osteoporosis between pre- and post-menopausal women using ANOVA with SPSS version 12.0K (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). RESULTS: The mean age was 52.5 +/- 9.4 years (range, 43~83 years). One hundred twenty-four women were postmenopausal (56.1%). Postmenopausal women were statistically more likely to have examinations for osteoporosis, and take calcium and engage in exercise to prevent osteoporosis. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to educate and counsel premenopausal women and patients at high-risk for fracture about the management of osteoporosis.
Calcium ; Chicago ; Female ; Gynecology ; Humans ; Menopause ; Obstetrics ; Osteoporosis

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of sinus disease and abnormalities in patients scheduled for dental implant in maxillary posterior area using cone beam CT. PATIENTS AND METHOD: One hundred five maxillary sinuses in eighty-seven patients who underwent cone beam CT for dental implant in maxillary posterior area were included. Any patients who had previous history of sinus operations were not included. The sinus abnormalities were classified as follows ; normal (membrane thickness <2 mm), mucosal thickening (membrane thickness > or = 2 mm and <6 mm), partial opacification (membrane thickness >6 mm but not full), full opacification and mucous retention cyst. The relationship between the remaining bone height, sinus symptoms and maxillary sinus abnormality was statistically surveyed. RESULTS: Of 105 maxillary sinuses in 87 patients, 80 (76%) maxillary sinuses showed abnormalities ; 4 of 4 symptomatic patients and 76 of 101 asymptomatic patients. Mucosal thickening was the most common sinus abnormality. Only 3 (4%) of 80 maxillary sinus abnormalities were caused by the odontogenic origin. The prevalence of maxillary sinus abnormalities was higher in the symptomatic group than asymptomatic one (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Maxillary sinus abnormalities were very common in the patients who were planning implantation in maxillary posterior areas. This result supports that thorough evaluation for maxillary sinus is recommended when implant treatment is planned for those areas.
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ; Dental Implants ; Humans ; Maxillary Sinus ; Prevalence ; Retention (Psychology)

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of sinus disease and abnormalities in patients scheduled for dental implant in maxillary posterior area using cone beam CT. PATIENTS AND METHOD: One hundred five maxillary sinuses in eighty-seven patients who underwent cone beam CT for dental implant in maxillary posterior area were included. Any patients who had previous history of sinus operations were not included. The sinus abnormalities were classified as follows ; normal (membrane thickness <2 mm), mucosal thickening (membrane thickness > or = 2 mm and <6 mm), partial opacification (membrane thickness >6 mm but not full), full opacification and mucous retention cyst. The relationship between the remaining bone height, sinus symptoms and maxillary sinus abnormality was statistically surveyed. RESULTS: Of 105 maxillary sinuses in 87 patients, 80 (76%) maxillary sinuses showed abnormalities ; 4 of 4 symptomatic patients and 76 of 101 asymptomatic patients. Mucosal thickening was the most common sinus abnormality. Only 3 (4%) of 80 maxillary sinus abnormalities were caused by the odontogenic origin. The prevalence of maxillary sinus abnormalities was higher in the symptomatic group than asymptomatic one (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Maxillary sinus abnormalities were very common in the patients who were planning implantation in maxillary posterior areas. This result supports that thorough evaluation for maxillary sinus is recommended when implant treatment is planned for those areas.
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography ; Dental Implants ; Humans ; Maxillary Sinus ; Prevalence ; Retention (Psychology)