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Myxoma*

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis is rare, its etiology is unknown, and it most commonly occurs during childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by an insidious onset of fever, local swelling and pain in affected bones, and radiological abnormalities suggestive of osteomyelitis. We experienced one case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomylitis. The lesions were in tibia, radius.
Adolescent ; Fever ; Humans ; Osteomyelitis ; Radius ; Tibia

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the flow ability of the thermoplasticized Gutta Percha in different temperatures. Four Gutta Percha products were classified by its hardness (soft, medium, and hard) and were experimented by the Rheometer (Melt flow indexer MFI-10, DAVENPORT, England) measuring apparatus, in (23 ± 2) ℃, and in a relative humidity of (50 ± 5) %, following the guidelines of ISO 1133-1:2011. The heating temperature ranged from 108℃, 160℃ to 200℃, and the load at 2.16 kg and 3.8 kg. The Gutta Percha was cut in 5 mm to be suitable for the rheometer pressurization process. After the experiment was conducted with a preheating time of 5 minutes, a cutting time of 5–240 seconds, and a sample of 10 grams, the Gutta Percha did not show any changes in fluidity for 108℃, 160℃, but showed a change in its flow ability in 200℃. Also, the Gutta Percha did not show any changes in its fluidity when it was pressurized by 2.16 and 3.8 kilograms. Therefore, this experiment shows that the heating temperature and the cut-off time showed a significance while measuring the melt flow rate.
Gutta-Percha ; Hardness ; Heating ; Hot Temperature ; Humidity

Purpose: Food sensitization to egg white (EW) peaks during early childhood, after which some children with sensitization to EW outgrow food sensitization, while others develop an increased degree of sensitization to EW. We investigated factors determining changes in EW-specific IgE in children under 2 years of age. Methods: Among children under 2 years of age with atopic dermatitis or food allergy who visited Asan Medical Center from March 2018 to September 2021, a total of 172 sensitized to EW were enrolled. Serum specific IgE to EW, ovalbumin and ovomucoid, and specific IgG4 to EW and ovomucoid were measured at 0, 6, and 12 months. An increase in EW-specific IgE was defined as an increased level of EW-specific IgE after 12 months from baseline. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors determining an increase in EW-specific IgE. Results: Of the 172 children, 85 had complete data on serum specific IgE and specific IgG4 during a period of 12 months. The levels of EW-specific IgE were decreased in 51 subjects (60.0%), while they were increased in 34 subjects (40.0%). Introduction of baked eggs had a protective effect against an increase in EW-specific IgE levels during a period of 12 months (adjusted odds ratio, 0.148; 95% confidence interval, 0.022–0.983). Conclusion Introduction of the baked egg can prevent an increase in EW-specific IgE during early childhood. Further studies are needed for the long-term effect of baked egg on the natural course of EW sensitization.

OBJECTIVES: Paranoia is a complex phenomenon, affected by a number of factors such as depression, trait anxiety, and attributional bias in schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to explore whether paranoia within continuum of clinical and subclinical states is associated with emotional dysregulation, attributional bias and neurocognitive impairment in whole individuals of normal controls, ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis and schizophrenia. METHODS: 101 normal controls, 50 participants at UHR for psychosis, and 49 schizophrenia patients were recruited. All subjects were asked to complete self-reported paranoia scale and emotional dysregulation scales including Rosenberg's self-esteem, Spielberg's state-trait anxiety inventory and Beck depression inventory. The attributional style was assessed by Ambiguous Intentions Hostility Questionnaire (AIHQ). Participants were also requested to complete the comprehensive neurocognitive battery. RESULTS: Multiple linear regression analysis showed that paranoia were found to be associated with emotional dysregulation (state anxiety, trait anxiety and depression), composite blaming bias in ambiguous situation, impairment of attention and working memory in whole participants [F (9, 190)=34.85, p<0.001, adjusted R2=0.61]. CONCLUSION: The main findings suggest that paranoia is a complex affective and cognitive structure that may be associated with emotional dysregulation, blaming bias and attention and working memory impairment in clinical and non-clinical paranoia.
Anxiety ; Bias (Epidemiology)* ; Depression ; Hostility ; Humans ; Intention ; Linear Models ; Memory, Short-Term ; Paranoid Disorders* ; Psychotic Disorders* ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Schizophrenia* ; Weights and Measures

Trochlear motorneurons were identified by applying horseradish peroxidase(HRP) to superior oblique muscle in cats. Ninety five to ninety seven percent of the contralateral trochlear nucleus were stained 3-5% of ipsilateral side also labelled by HRP. These findings showed that superior oblique muscle was innervated by trochlear nuclei on both side.
Animals ; Armoracia* ; Cats* ; Horseradish Peroxidase* ; Trochlear Nerve

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of piroxicam patch(Trast) in rheumatoid arthritis patients with knee joint pain and swelling and to determine the concentration of plasma and synovial fluid following patch application. METHODS: Twenty-two patients with rheumatoid arthritis participated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The patients were instructed to apply piroxicam or placebo patch at one knee and re-apply it every other day for 2 weeks. They had washout period for 2 weeks and then applied the other patch for 2 weeks at the same joint. The patients recorded knee joint pain using visual analog scale. Knee joint swelling and tenderness were assessed before and after application of piroxicam and placebo patch. Complete blood count, AST, ALT, BUN, creatinine, joint fluid analysis were also done. Piroxicam concentration in plasma and synovial fluid were measured by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) after 2 weeks of piroxicam patch application. RESULTS: Knee joint pain improved significantly after the application of piroxicam patch for 2 weeks(visual analog scale, 56. 2+5. 9m vs 48. 2+5. 7mm, p=0. 03 by Wilcoxon signed rank test). There was no significant change in white cell count of synovial fluid, peripheral blood cell count, chemistry, C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In terms of adverse effects, mild gastrointesti nal disturbance(8/21 cases, 38%) and local side effects such as pruritus and ery thema(3/21 cases, 14%) were developed, which were insignificant compared with control groups(30%, 15% respectively). Piroxicam concentrations in plasma and synovial fluid after the application of piroxicam patch were 0. 129+0. 04ug/ ml (mean+SE) and 0. 644+0. 202ug/ml respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Piroxicam patch is a safe and effective therapeutic modality for knee joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Mild adverse effects such as gastrointestinal disturbance and local side effects were noted. Piroxicam concentration was higher in synovial fluid than in plasma following the application of piroxicam patch.
Arthritis, Rheumatoid* ; Blood Cell Count ; Blood Sedimentation ; C-Reactive Protein ; Cell Count ; Chemistry ; Creatinine ; Humans ; Joints ; Knee ; Knee Joint ; Piroxicam ; Plasma ; Pruritus ; Synovial Fluid ; Visual Analog Scale

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: We examined dietary fat intake and the major food sources by young children in Korea. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A total of 1,041 children aged 1–5 years were identified from the 2013–2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data on total fat and fatty acid intake were obtained by a single 24-h dietary recall. Food sources were identified based on the amounts of total fat and fatty acids consumption according to each food. Fat and fatty acid intakes and their food sources were presented by age group (1–2-y, n = 401; 3–5-y, n = 640). Fat and fatty acid intakes were also evaluated according to socioeconomic characteristics. RESULTS: The mean intake of fat was 27.1 ± 0.8 g in the 1-2-y group and 35.5 ± 0.7 g in the 3-5-y group, and about 23% of the total energy was obtained from fat in both age groups. The mean intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) was 10.5 ± 0.3 g in the 1-2-y group and 12.7 ± 0.3 g in the 3-5-y group, with the 1-2-y group obtaining more energy from SFA than the 3-5-y group (9.2% vs. 8.3%). The mean intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) was 6.3 ± 0.1 g in the total subjects, with 0.8 ± 0.03 g of n-3 fatty acids and 5.5 ± 0.1 g of n-6 fatty acids being consumed. Milk, pork, and eggs were major food sources of total fat, SFA, and monounsaturated fatty acids, and soybean oil was the main contributor to PUFA in both age groups. In the 1-2-y group, children in rural areas had significantly higher intake of PUFA and n-3 fatty acids than did those in urban areas. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide current information on dietary fat intake among young Korean children and could be used to establish dietary strategies for improvement of health status.
Child* ; Cross-Sectional Studies* ; Dietary Fats ; Eggs ; Fatty Acids* ; Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated ; Fatty Acids, Omega-3 ; Fatty Acids, Omega-6 ; Fatty Acids, Unsaturated ; Humans ; Korea* ; Milk ; Nutrition Surveys* ; Ovum ; Red Meat ; Soybean Oil

Purpose: This study aims to explore and deeply understand the essence of the nursing experiences of ward nurses who have cared for foreign inpatients. Methods: In this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 nurses at a tertiary hospital in Seoul from May 1 to June 30, 2023. The collected data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Results: The nursing experiences of ward nurses caring for foreign inpatients yielded five theme clusters-"A welcome yet challenging encounter," "A journey to navigate language barriers," "New competencies needed to face unfamiliar cultures," "Exerting every possible effort," and "Discovering and embracing the value of coexistence"-along with 11 themes. Ward nurses found caring for foreign inpatients challenging due to cultural differences and language barriers, which often felt burdensome.Nonetheless, they accepted it as a necessary duty, handling additional tasks beyond basic care to support patient recovery. Despite communication challenges, they strived to provide the best care, demonstrating self-efficacy in respecting cultural differences, which fostered a sense of accomplishment and pride in their roles. Conclusion This study identified the complex emotions and challenges experienced by ward nurses caring for foreign inpatients and the process of overcoming these obstacles and building a sense of pride. These findings can serve as an important reference for understanding how ward nurses adapt to their roles in caring for foreign patients and provide foundational data for improving nursing environments to enhance the quality of care for foreign inpatients.

Purpose: This study aims to explore and deeply understand the essence of the nursing experiences of ward nurses who have cared for foreign inpatients. Methods: In this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 nurses at a tertiary hospital in Seoul from May 1 to June 30, 2023. The collected data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Results: The nursing experiences of ward nurses caring for foreign inpatients yielded five theme clusters-"A welcome yet challenging encounter," "A journey to navigate language barriers," "New competencies needed to face unfamiliar cultures," "Exerting every possible effort," and "Discovering and embracing the value of coexistence"-along with 11 themes. Ward nurses found caring for foreign inpatients challenging due to cultural differences and language barriers, which often felt burdensome.Nonetheless, they accepted it as a necessary duty, handling additional tasks beyond basic care to support patient recovery. Despite communication challenges, they strived to provide the best care, demonstrating self-efficacy in respecting cultural differences, which fostered a sense of accomplishment and pride in their roles. Conclusion This study identified the complex emotions and challenges experienced by ward nurses caring for foreign inpatients and the process of overcoming these obstacles and building a sense of pride. These findings can serve as an important reference for understanding how ward nurses adapt to their roles in caring for foreign patients and provide foundational data for improving nursing environments to enhance the quality of care for foreign inpatients.