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Methotrexate* ; Pityriasis Lichenoides* ; Pityriasis* ; Prednisolone*

This study was performed in order to compare the differences in dietary self-efficacy and eating behaviors as well as the relationship of weight control attitudes according to eating disorder perception and obesity index for high school girls majoring in dance. Almost half (45.5%) of the subjects perceived eating disorders, and the rate of underweight group was 45.7%. Forty-four percent of the group that perceived eating disorders were in modern dance, while 55.0% of the group that did not perceived eating disorders were in Korean dance (P <0.05). For the obesity index, a similar rate was shown between the different types of dance for the underweight group, but in the normal group, 54.5% were in Korean dance (P <0.05). Most (82.0%) of the group that perceived eating disorders had fears on obesity, while only 53.3% of the non-perceiving group had fears on obesity (P <0.01). Over half (58.3%) of the underweight group had fears on obesity, while 77.2% of the normal group showed fear in that (P <0.05). For necessity of weight loss to do dance performances, 25.0% of the underweight group and 57.9% of the normal group need that (P <0.05). Most of the group that perceived eating disorders (92.0%) answered that they had experience in very low calorie diets, while only 40.0% of the non-perceiving group had experience (P <0.001). For necessity of calorie education, 42.0% of the group that perceived eating disorders and only 20.0% of the non-perceiving group answered is needed (P <0.05). For eating behavior , the group that perceived eating disorders had lower total scores compared to the non-perceiving group (P <0.001), The group that perceived eating disorders showed lower scores for restraint eating (P <0.01) and emotional factors (P <0.001) except by external eating. This study showed that high school girls majoring in dance have high interest in weight control and problems with wrongful body images and eating behaviors, as well as need for calorie education were suggested. Thus, it is necessary to develop and execute a proper weight control education program for the subjects.
Body Image ; Caloric Restriction ; Dancing ; Eating ; Feeding and Eating Disorders ; Feeding Behavior ; Humans ; Obesity ; Thinness ; Weight Loss

Erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC) is a relatively rare inflammatory skin disease that is typically characterized by erythematous annular patches or papules with trailing scales of unknown etiology. It is considered a cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction with a wide range of implicating factors such as infection, malignancy, autoimmune disorder, medications, and pregnancy. Despite its typical clinical manifestations, the accurate pathogenesis of EAC remains unknown. We present what is to our knowledge the first Korean case of EAC in pregnancy, which completely disappeared within 1 month after delivery. Our case suggests that endocrine, hormonal, or metabolic alterations during pregnancy may be associated with the etiology and clinical course of EAC.
Erythema* ; Hypersensitivity ; Pregnancy* ; Skin Diseases ; Weights and Measures

It has been well known that variable complications oecur in multiple organs in chronic renal failure patients. Of them gastrointestinal complications are also variable including nausea, vomiting, gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, pancreatitis, telangiectasia, angiody- splasia etc. Of such complications the incidence of peptic ulcer had been known to be high, but after endoscopic study, the incidence of nonulcer mueosal lesion has been more common. So we evaluated tbe upper gastrointestinal mucosal lesion in chronic renal failure patients by endoscopic examination. 129 subjects(mean age, 42 years, creatinine clearance ratio<10 ml/min) participated in this study. After overnight fasting the subjects were premedicated with simethicon and benoxinate. The mucosal lesion was diagnosed by two endoscopists with observing the TV monitor of electronic endoscope Fujinon EVG-FP. Of the 129 patients, 78 patients(76%) were revealed to abnormal endoscopic finding. Of the abnormal findings, the incidence of gastritis was most common in 34.9%, and then gastic erosion, duodenal erosion, gastric petechiae, gastric telangiectasia, duodenitis, gastric ulcer, gastric xanthoma, esophageal erosion, duodenal ulcer, esophageal uicer in orders. There was no difference in abnormal finding according to therapeutic type. From our study, we conclude that the incidence of nonulcer mucosal lesion is higher than ulcer disease in chronic renal failure patient, moreover those lesion can be diagnosed only by endoseopy. So we think that upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is necessory for evaluation of upper gastrointestinal tract in chronic renal failure patient.
Creatinine ; Duodenal Ulcer ; Duodenitis ; Endoscopes ; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal ; Fasting ; Gastritis ; Hemorrhage ; Hepatitis ; Humans ; Incidence ; Kidney Failure, Chronic* ; Nausea ; Pancreatitis ; Peptic Ulcer ; Purpura ; Stomach Ulcer ; Telangiectasis ; Ulcer ; Upper Gastrointestinal Tract ; Vomiting ; Xanthomatosis

PURPOSE: To investigate quantitative and morphometric endothelial changes in phakic eyes implanted with an iris-fixed phakic intraocular lens in Korean patients. METHODS: We prospectively examined the endothelial cell density (ECD), ECD loss (ECL), coefficient variations (CV), and frequency of Hexagons (6A) in 46 phakic eyes implanted with an iris-fixed phakic intraocular lens. The effect of anterior chamber depth (ACD) and diopter of iris-fixed phakic intraocular lens on ECD was statistically analyzed. RESULTS: Preoperative mean ECD was 2923+/-257 cells/mm2. ECL at postoperative 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 monthswas 0.71%, 0.88%, 0.70%, 0.64%, and 2.34%. It was significant only in the month 24 results. The mean CV value at the same time was 0.343, 0.342, 0.334, 0.329, 0.326, and 0.338. The change was significant at the 12th month. The mean 6A value at the same time was 58.2%, 57.8%, 59.7%, 59.6%, 60.1%, and 58.8%. There was no significant change in 6A value. Preoperative ACD and diopter of iris-fixed phakic intraocular lens didn't affect the ECD change. CONCLUSIONS: This two-year follow-up study of changes in endothelial cells after implantation iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens showed statistically significant decreases in the cells, which is not very significant considering the physiologic reduction rate of the cells. Thses decreases showed a tendency to be stabilized with recovery of morphological changes. Further long-term follow-up is needed to determine its long-lasting effect.
Anterior Chamber ; Endothelial Cells ; Eye ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Iris ; Phakic Intraocular Lenses ; Prospective Studies

PURPOSE: To evaluate of the mesopic vision and glare in normal subjects and post-LASIK patients by using mesoptometer. METHODS: One hundred sixty eyes of eighty subjects with normal vision and no ocular disease were divided into four groups. Each twenty subjects were followed up for more than 3 months and the authors tested the mesopic vision and glare disability with Mesotest II. The authors also measured eighty eyes of forty patients by same means depending on pupil size and high order root mean square (RMS) values before LASIK surgery in 1st and 3rd months postoperatively and compared with data of normal subjects. RESULTS: The mesopic vision and glare disability at 1: 5 contrast level were extremly reduced in the group over 60 age old but there was no statistical significance. In post-LASIK patients, mesopic vision and glare disability were significantly reduced in 1st month after surgery. However the values returned nearly to preoperative figures in 3rd month. Patients with large pupil and high order RMS values reduced more in mesopic vision and glare disability but there was not statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS: The mesopic vision and glare disability were reduced in older age group and they were reduced in the patients with large pupils and high order RMS values in the early postoperative period after LASIK.
Glare* ; Humans ; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ ; Mesopic Vision* ; Postoperative Period ; Pupil

Despite the advent of the drug-eluting stents (DES) and improved stent design, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a challenging problem. The currently available options for treatment of ISR include angioplasty alone, repeat stenting with DES or drug-coated balloons. Several recent studies have compared the available options for treating ISR in an attempt to identify the preferred therapeutic strategy. In this review, we will discuss the currently available therapeutic strategies for the management of patients with ISR and the evidence supporting their use.
Angioplasty ; Drug-Eluting Stents ; Humans ; Stents

Despite the advent of the drug-eluting stents (DES) and improved stent design, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a challenging problem. The currently available options for treatment of ISR include angioplasty alone, repeat stenting with DES or drug-coated balloons. Several recent studies have compared the available options for treating ISR in an attempt to identify the preferred therapeutic strategy. In this review, we will discuss the currently available therapeutic strategies for the management of patients with ISR and the evidence supporting their use.

PURPOSE: We compared the results of implanting an implantable contact lens (ICL) and an iris claw lens (Artisan(R) lens) in patients' wtih myopia and sought to determine a basis for choosing between the two lenses. METHODS: ICLs were implanted in 32 eyes of 18 patients, and Artisan(R) lenses were implanted in 40 eyes of 23 patients. Uncorrected visual acuity, refraction, endothelial cell density, intraocular pressure, and slit lamp measurements were taken for 12 months. RESULTS: All the patients had improved UCVA from the day after the operation until the 12th month. The mean spherical equivalent refraction at postoperative month 12 was -0.78+/-0.54D in the ICL group and -0.78+/-0.59D in the Artisan(R) lens group. In the same period, endothelial cell density loss was 5.34% in the ICL group but was not significant in the Artisan(R) lens group. There were no significant complications in either group. CONCLUSIONS: Both ICL and Artisan(R) lens implantation resulted in immediate visual improvement and stability of vision during the follow-up period. There was no significant difference in post-operative results. Further study will be needed to decide which lens is the better choice for delicate conditions in myopic patients.
Animals ; Endothelial Cells ; Eye ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hoof and Claw ; Humans ; Intraocular Pressure ; Iris ; Lenses, Intraocular ; Myopia ; Vision, Ocular ; Visual Acuity

BACKGROUND: Herpes zoster is characterized by unilateral grouped vesicles along the distribution of a dermatome. A global recurrence rate as low as 0.5%∼6.2% has been reported for herpes zoster. The recurrence of herpes zoster is higher in immunocompromised patients and older patients. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to assess the frequency of herpes zoster recurrence and factors that can influence its recurrence. METHODS: From January 2005 to December 2015, 14,343 patients with herpes zoster were enrolled in this study. The patients were diagnosed at Hallym University Medical Centers and Kangwon National University Hospital in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon. Herpes zoster recurrence and patient characteristics were surveyed by medical record review and a telephonic survey. RESULTS: The overall frequency of herpes zoster recurrence was 1.18%. The frequency of recurrence was higher in women than in men. It was also higher in patients aged 50∼70 years than in patients who were younger or older than this. Additionally, we assessed that the frequency of recurrence was statistically higher in patients with a compromised immune system and in patients who experienced longer lasting pain during their first episode. CONCLUSION: The frequency of herpes zoster recurrence is more common in women, older age, patient with longer pain duration and immunocompromised patients.
Academic Medical Centers ; Female ; Gangwon-do ; Gyeonggi-do ; Herpes Zoster* ; Humans ; Immune System ; Immunocompromised Host ; Korea* ; Male ; Medical Records ; Recurrence* ; Seoul