We report three cases of rat mite dermatitis caused by Ornithonysus bacoti(Hirst, 1913), commonly referred to it as the tropicalrat mite. The first case, a 26-year old female had multiple pinhead sized vesicles with peripheral erythematous macule on the upper arms. The second case, a 34-year-old femal had multiple variable sized vesicles with erythematous base on the extremeties. The third case, a 43-year old male had multiple erythematous macules and papules with central punctum on the trunl: and extremities. Histopathologic sections from lesions of the first and second patient showed moderate perivascular lymphahistiocytic infiltration intermingled with some eosinophils. Causative mites, Ornithonyssus bacoti, female were collected around the skin lesion in rase 1, from the house dust in case 2 and furniture in case 3.
Adult ; Animals ; Arm ; Dermatitis* ; Dust ; Eosinophils ; Extremities ; Female ; Humans ; Interior Design and Furnishings ; Male ; Mites* ; Rats* ; Skin

Japan has the highest proportion of older adults worldwide and has consistently strengthened its healthcare system to mitigate the medical and welfare burden associated with population aging. Primary care has been positioned as a key strategy for establishing a sustainable healthcare system within a super-aged society. Japan has pursued this goal through the implementation of community-based integrated care systems, the operation of a long-term care insurance system, the specialized training of primary care physicians, and the establishment of the “Comprehensive Medical Specialist” program. These initiatives aim to optimize the utilization of healthcare resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system. Japan’s experience offers critical insights for Korea, which requires effective strategies to strengthen its primary care system.

Japan has the highest proportion of older adults worldwide and has consistently strengthened its healthcare system to mitigate the medical and welfare burden associated with population aging. Primary care has been positioned as a key strategy for establishing a sustainable healthcare system within a super-aged society. Japan has pursued this goal through the implementation of community-based integrated care systems, the operation of a long-term care insurance system, the specialized training of primary care physicians, and the establishment of the “Comprehensive Medical Specialist” program. These initiatives aim to optimize the utilization of healthcare resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system. Japan’s experience offers critical insights for Korea, which requires effective strategies to strengthen its primary care system.

Japan has the highest proportion of older adults worldwide and has consistently strengthened its healthcare system to mitigate the medical and welfare burden associated with population aging. Primary care has been positioned as a key strategy for establishing a sustainable healthcare system within a super-aged society. Japan has pursued this goal through the implementation of community-based integrated care systems, the operation of a long-term care insurance system, the specialized training of primary care physicians, and the establishment of the “Comprehensive Medical Specialist” program. These initiatives aim to optimize the utilization of healthcare resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system. Japan’s experience offers critical insights for Korea, which requires effective strategies to strengthen its primary care system.

Japan has the highest proportion of older adults worldwide and has consistently strengthened its healthcare system to mitigate the medical and welfare burden associated with population aging. Primary care has been positioned as a key strategy for establishing a sustainable healthcare system within a super-aged society. Japan has pursued this goal through the implementation of community-based integrated care systems, the operation of a long-term care insurance system, the specialized training of primary care physicians, and the establishment of the “Comprehensive Medical Specialist” program. These initiatives aim to optimize the utilization of healthcare resources and ensure the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system. Japan’s experience offers critical insights for Korea, which requires effective strategies to strengthen its primary care system.

Exogenous lipold pneumonia is an unusual disease resulting from aspiration of oil particles. A history of oil ingestion strongly suggests the diagnosis, but the radiological presentation varies from mild perihilar consolidation to diffuse and extensive bilateral involvement, particularly of the posterior basal segment of both lower lung(l). Since magnetic resonance(MR) provides greater contrast resolution than CT, it offers the potential for tissue characterization. In particular, fatty tissue and lipid containing substances are known to have high signal intensities on T1- and T2-weighted spin-echo (SE) images. We report MR findings in two case of exogenous lipold pneumonia caused by ingestion of shark liver oil(Squalene).
Adipose Tissue ; Diagnosis ; Eating ; Liver ; Pneumonia* ; Sharks

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence children's mental health state. METHODS: The subjects were 127 boys and 132 girls in the 5th and 6th grades of elementary school. Data were collected through Child Problem-Behavior Screening Questionnaire, Parental Behavior Rating Scale, Conflict Tactics Scales, Self-Esteem Scales, and Index of Peer Relations. Subjects were divided into the risk group and normal group of the mental health state by the scores of CPSQ and were analyzed by chi2 test, t-test, and logistic regression using SPSS/WIN 14.0. RESULTS: The risk group was 70.3% and normal group was 29.7% of the subjects. Self-esteem, peer relationship, and academic achievement were important factors influencing children's mental health state. CONCLUSION: Results of this study suggest interventions to improve self-esteem, peer relationship, and academic achievement for promoting children's mental health state.
Child ; Female ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Mass Screening ; Mental Health* ; Parents ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Weights and Measures

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence children's mental health state. METHODS: The subjects were 127 boys and 132 girls in the 5th and 6th grades of elementary school. Data were collected through Child Problem-Behavior Screening Questionnaire, Parental Behavior Rating Scale, Conflict Tactics Scales, Self-Esteem Scales, and Index of Peer Relations. Subjects were divided into the risk group and normal group of the mental health state by the scores of CPSQ and were analyzed by chi2 test, t-test, and logistic regression using SPSS/WIN 14.0. RESULTS: The risk group was 70.3% and normal group was 29.7% of the subjects. Self-esteem, peer relationship, and academic achievement were important factors influencing children's mental health state. CONCLUSION: Results of this study suggest interventions to improve self-esteem, peer relationship, and academic achievement for promoting children's mental health state.
Child ; Female ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Mass Screening ; Mental Health* ; Parents ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Weights and Measures

Malignant acanthosis nigricans is very rare disease. The disease is related with internal malignancy, especially gastrointestinal tract malignancy. Reported occurrence rate of malignant acanthosis nigricans associated internal malignancies are 64% of stomach adenocarcinoma, 27% of other organs of abdomen (liver, gall bladder, small intestine, rectum, uterus, ovary), 9% of non-abdominal organs(breast, lung). We report a case of malignant acanthosis nigricans associated with stomach adenocarcinoma from 20-year-old female and discuss review of literature on a acanthosis nigricans briefly.
Female ; Humans ; Adenocarcinoma

No abstract available.
Infection Control*