PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of patient education interventions on distress, self-care knowledge and self-care behavior in cancer patients. METHODS: A total of 1,102 studies were retrieved from 6 electronic databases in Korea. From these studies, 18 studies met the inclusion criteria with a total of 850 participants. Two authors independently assessed the methodological quality by Cochrane's Risk of Bias and Methodological Items for Non Randomized Studies. The data were analyzed by the RevMan 5.1 program of Cochrane library. RESULTS: Overall effect size of education interventions on anxiety was -2.12 (95% CI: -3.90, -0.34) (p<.001). The effects on self-care knowledge and self care behavior were -1.08 (95% CI:-1.73, -0.43) (p=.001), and -1.41 (95% CI: -2.13, -0.68) (p<.001), respectively. Publication bias was detected as evaluated by funnel plot, but the fail-safe number was moderate. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that patient education interventions can relieve anxiety and self-care. Further randomized controlled trials studies are needed to evaluate the effects of patient education intervention on depression.
Anxiety ; Bias (Epidemiology) ; Depression ; Education ; Humans ; Korea ; Patient Education as Topic* ; Publication Bias ; Self Care*

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Aspergillosis*

Lateral neck lymph node dissection (LND) along with total thyroidectomy is the standard treatment for thyroid cancer patients with metastases to the lateral neck lymph nodes. In general, lateral neck LND removes lymph nodes located at levels II to V ipsilateral to the thyroid cancer and preserves the spinal accessory nerve, internal jugular vein, and sternomastoid muscle during surgery. This video article was written to introduce the robotic bilateral axillo-breast approach for lateral neck LND and to describe the surgical method

PURPOSE: Here we showed that human umbilical cord blood (hUCB)-derived cells, when cultured under defined conditions, generated insulin-producing cells (IPCs). METHODS: hUCB mononuclear cells (MNCs) were cultured in serum-free low (5.5 mM glucose) DMEM at a cell density of 3x10(6)/cm2 in the presence of 1% DMSO for 3 days followed by high (25 mM glucose) DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS for 7 additional days. They were plated in plastic six well plates on slide coverslips (22x22 mm2) coated with 0.006% type I collagen. RESULTS: These IPCs formed clusters similar to islets of Langerhans. We confirmed these clusters were positive for insulin and C-peptide by immunohistochemistry. CONCLUSION: Our data demonstrated that in vitro hUCB-derived cells generated IPCs, which can be a potential source for the treatment of diabetes via a stem cell therapy approach.
C-Peptide ; Cell Count ; Collagen Type I ; Dimethyl Sulfoxide ; Fetal Blood ; Humans* ; Immunohistochemistry ; Insulin ; Islets of Langerhans ; Plastics ; Stem Cells ; Umbilical Cord*

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in behavioral characteristics and parental stress between allergic and nonallergic elementary school children. METHODS: Ninety-one elementary school children who had allergic disease were enrolled (asthma, n=27; allergic rhinitis, n=35; combined, n=29). Also one hundred six nonallergic elementary school children were enrolled for the control group. The Korean Child Behavior Check List (K-CBCL) and Korean Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (K-PSI-SF) were completed by their mothers. RESULTS: According to the analysis of K-CBCL, the score for Internalizing, anxious/depressed and somatic complaints were significantly higher in the combined group than in the control group. The score for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-affective problems in the combined group and DSM-somatic problems were significantly higher in the asthma group than in the control group. According to the analysis of K-PSI-SF, the score for parental distress was significantly higher in the allergic rhinitis group than in the control group. The scores for behavioral problems and parental stress were significantly correlated to allergic disease groups. CONCLUSION: Behavioral problems and parental stress were significantly associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis. The results of this study suggest the importance of psychosocial support for mothers and children with allergic diseases.
Asthma* ; Child Behavior ; Child* ; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ; Humans ; Mothers ; Parenting ; Parents* ; Problem Behavior ; Rhinitis, Allergic*

Purpose: As thyroid cancer patients are experiencing longer disease-free survival periods, evaluating their quality of life after surgery has become crucial. However, studies on this topic have primarily focused on Western populations, leaving a gap in understanding the Korean patient population’s experiences and needs. This study aims to address this gap and provide insights into the quality of life of thyroid cancer patients in Korea. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated the quality of life of Korean thyroid cancer patients who underwent thyroid lobectomy or total thyroidectomy. Patients were surveyed using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ-C30, ver. 3.0) during outpatient clinic visits from January to September 2015. The results were analyzed by comparing them to scores of the general population and based on the time elapsed since surgery. This approach allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of the quality-of-life outcomes in this patient population. Results: The study found that thyroidectomy had a notable impact on patients’ role and cognitive functions. Patients also experienced worsened symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, and constipation, which improved over time and returned to normal levels. However, there were no significant changes in other functions and symptoms after surgery. Conclusion The study’s findings showed that thyroidectomy had a relatively minor impact on the functional and symptomatic well-being of patients. Therefore, the results suggest that thyroid surgery may be a safe and effective treatment option for thyroid cancer patients seeking to maintain a good quality of life.

Purpose: Bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic parathyroidectomy (BABA-RP) aims to remove overactive or enlarged parathyroid glands with no visible neck collar incision. In this study, we compared the safety and surgical outcomes of BABA-RP vs. those of an open surgery group to ascertain whether BABA-RP is a safe and feasible surgical approach for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). Methods: This single-institution retrospective cohort study included 74 patients with primary HPT who underwent open parathyroidectomy (n = 37) or BABA-RP (n = 37) at our institution between November 2014 and March 2023. Patient demographics, biochemical cure rates, operative time, blood loss rates, and complication rates were examined and compared. Results: The patients in the BABA-RP group were younger and had a longer mean operative time. Regarding complication events, 2 patients in the open surgery group and 1 patient in the BABA-RP group had transient hypoparathyroidism. All 74 patients achieved biochemical cure at <6 months, regardless of the approach used. Two patients in the BABA-RP group and 1 patient in the open surgery group had carcinoma on surgical pathology. All 3 patients with parathyroid carcinoma remained recurrence-free at 1-year follow-up. Conclusion Compared with the open procedure, BABA-RP is a safe and feasible procedure that provides an excellent biochemical cure rate for patients with pHPT and has superior cosmetic benefits with equivalent surgical outcomes.

Telangiectatic focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) denotes atypical lesions considered as variants of FNH. FNH of the liver is characterized by stellate central scars with dysplastic vessels and hyperplastic nodules. It is the second most common benign hepatic tumor following hemangioma. However, telangiectatic FNH is extremely rare in the perinatal period and only three cases were reported in the literature. We recently experienced a case of telangiectatic FNH in a newborn. This lesion was detected on the prenatal ultrasonographic examination performed at the 36th weeks of gestation, and confirmed by the right lobectomy after birth. We report this case with a brief review of the literature.
Cicatrix ; Focal Nodular Hyperplasia* ; Hemangioma ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn* ; Liver* ; Parturition ; Pregnancy ; Telangiectasis

PURPOSE: Several factors including dialysis adequacy are now known to be related to clinical outcomes of CAPD patients. In our study, the long term effects of dialysis adequacy, residual renal function, nutritional indices, and peritoneal membrane transport characteristics on the outcomes of CAPD patients were evaluated. METHODS: Prevalent or incident 127 patients were enrolled from February 1998 to January 1999. Follow-up was terminated in January 2003. In 41 patients, parameters of adequacy were reevaluated, and the effects of parameter change over time on patient outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: Seventy-two were male. Twenty-nine (23%) were diabetic. Mean age was 47+/-2.9 years, and the mean follow up period was 45+/-.8 months. The baseline serum albumin was 3.7+/-.5 g/dL. nPCR was 0.8+/-.2 g/kg/d, and %lean body mass was 68.4+/-4.3. Kt/V was 2.0+/-.7, and Ccr was 64.5+/-8.8 L/wk/1.73 m2. The estimated GFR was 1.1+/-.3 mL/min. The multivariated analysis demonstrated that diabetes, serum albumin, and the patent residual renal function were independent factors of the patient and technique survival. Membrane transport characteristic was a predictor of technique survival. Among patients for whom the parameters of adequacy were reevaluated, a more rapid decrease of serum albumin and a more rapid increase of membrane transport characteristics were associated with increased risk of either death or technique failure. CONCIUSION: Nutritional indices and presence of residual renal function have a significant impact on the clinical outcome. The decrease of serum albumin and the increase of membrane transport characteristic have negative impacts on patient and technique survival.
Dialysis* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Membranes ; Nutrition Assessment* ; Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory* ; Serum Albumin

PURPOSE: Several factors including dialysis adequacy are now known to be related to clinical outcomes of CAPD patients. In our study, the long term effects of dialysis adequacy, residual renal function, nutritional indices, and peritoneal membrane transport characteristics on the outcomes of CAPD patients were evaluated. METHODS: Prevalent or incident 127 patients were enrolled from February 1998 to January 1999. Follow-up was terminated in January 2003. In 41 patients, parameters of adequacy were reevaluated, and the effects of parameter change over time on patient outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS: Seventy-two were male. Twenty-nine (23%) were diabetic. Mean age was 47+/-2.9 years, and the mean follow up period was 45+/-.8 months. The baseline serum albumin was 3.7+/-.5 g/dL. nPCR was 0.8+/-.2 g/kg/d, and %lean body mass was 68.4+/-4.3. Kt/V was 2.0+/-.7, and Ccr was 64.5+/-8.8 L/wk/1.73 m2. The estimated GFR was 1.1+/-.3 mL/min. The multivariated analysis demonstrated that diabetes, serum albumin, and the patent residual renal function were independent factors of the patient and technique survival. Membrane transport characteristic was a predictor of technique survival. Among patients for whom the parameters of adequacy were reevaluated, a more rapid decrease of serum albumin and a more rapid increase of membrane transport characteristics were associated with increased risk of either death or technique failure. CONCIUSION: Nutritional indices and presence of residual renal function have a significant impact on the clinical outcome. The decrease of serum albumin and the increase of membrane transport characteristic have negative impacts on patient and technique survival.
Dialysis* ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Membranes ; Nutrition Assessment* ; Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory* ; Serum Albumin