1.In vitro ractericidal activity of quinolones against vibrio vulnificus.
Phil Youl RYU ; Jung Inn CHOI ; Joon Haeng RHEE ; Sun Sik CHUNG
Journal of the Korean Society for Microbiology 1992;27(5):449-456
No abstract available.
Quinolones*
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Vibrio vulnificus*
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Vibrio*
2.Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Factors Associated with Poor Glycemic Control in an Urban Area.
Hyun NAM ; Min Ho SHIN ; Sun Seong KWEON ; Hyun Suk OH ; Jung Ae RHEE ; Jin Su CHOI
Korean Journal of Health Promotion 2012;12(3):115-122
BACKGROUND: We evaluated the current status of diabetes management and the predictors for poor glycemic control in an urban area. METHODS: This study included 1,138 community-dwelling adults (> or =50 years) with diabetes, of which 584 participated in the diabetes care survey. Logistic regression was used to identify the factors predicting poor glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c[HbA1c]> or =7%) in the total sample and to evaluate the relationship between the history of diabetes management checkup and poor glycemic control in the diabetes care survey sample. RESULTS: Of the 1,138 patients, 53.2% had blood pressure less than 130/80 mmHg, 41.7% had fasting glucose between 70 and 130 mg/dL, 48.6% had HbA1c below 7.0%, 60.1% had triglycerides below 150 mg/dL, 41.4% had low density lipoprotein cholesterol below 100 mg/dL, and 59.1% had normoalbuminuria (urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio <30 mg/g creatinine). Of the 584 patients completing the diabetes care survey, 63.9% had one or more lipid tests, 32.0% had one or more HbA1c tests, 43.8% had one or more microalbuminuria tests, and 42.5% had one or more fundoscopic examinations annually. Female gender (odds ratio [OR], 1.71; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23-2.36), duration of diabetes (OR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.06-1.09), and alcohol use (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.06-1.85) were associated with an increased risk for poor glycemic control while age (OR, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.96-0.99) and antihypertensive medication (OR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.50-0.83) were associated with a decreased risk. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that glycemic control is likely to be poor in urban areas. We need to develop appropriate community-based strategies to achieve optimal glycemic control and prevent diabetes complications.
Adult
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Blood Pressure
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Cholesterol
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Cholesterol, LDL
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Diabetes Complications
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Fasting
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Female
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Glucose
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Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated
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Humans
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Lipoproteins
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Logistic Models
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Triglycerides
3.An Evaluation of Integrated Curriculum Based on Students' Perspective.
Sun A OH ; Eun Kyung CHUNG ; Jung Ae RHEE ; Yung Hong BAIK
Korean Journal of Medical Education 2007;19(4):305-311
PURPOSE: For medical students to have a meaningful learning experience, the curriculum must integrate what students are learning in class with the skills and knowledge required in the clinicalsetting. To satisfy these needs, an integrated curriculum (IC) has been operating at Chonnam National University Medical School since 1999. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes in IC students during two implementation periods, the first in 2001 and the second in 2004. This study focused on the student viewpointin order to create an authentic IC program. METHODS: Questionnaires were used to evaluate the differences in the student perception of IC. The content of the questionnaire dealt with the appropriateness of time management, coherence of the content, teachinglearning method, and IC evaluation. RESULTS: There were positive responses from the second implementation period than from the first, for almost all sub-items. However, the results showed that IC has to be reinforced by instructors teaching a coherentcontent, by using a variety of teaching-learning methods, by having the students participate actively, and by offering holistic and integrated assessments. CONCLUSION: The following three steps are recommended for the improvement of IC: facilitate an IC committee, develop teaching-learning methods, and guide student participation.
Curriculum*
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Humans
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Jeollanam-do
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Learning
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Schools, Medical
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Students, Medical
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Time Management
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Surveys and Questionnaires
4.Erratum: Correction of Prevalence of Falls by Sex in Article 'Risk Factors for Falls in Older Korean Adults: The 2011 Community Health Survey'.
Eun Jin CHOI ; Sun A KIM ; Nu Ri KIM ; Jung Ae RHEE ; Yong Woon YUN ; Min Ho SHIN
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2015;30(1):117-117
We made a mistake in our recently published article.
5.Expression of cell surface antigens and oncogene of leukemic U-937 cells by differentiation inducers.
Jong Suk OH ; Hyun Hee LEE ; Hyun Chul LEE ; Boo Ahn SHIN ; In Chol KANG ; Jung Ae RHEE ; Sun Sik CHUNG
Journal of the Korean Cancer Association 1992;24(4):480-492
No abstract available.
Antigens, Surface*
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Oncogenes*
6.The Geographic Patterns of The Adult Male Bladder Cancer Patients in Korea: Clue as to the Occupational Exposure.
Do Myung PAEK ; Young Hahn MOON ; Jung Sun PARK ; Ki Beom LEE ; Kyung Yong RHEE ; Kwan Hyung YI
Korean Journal of Epidemiology 1995;17(2):188-200
We calculated the age specific Proportionate Morbidity Ratio(PMR)' for different areas as the outcome index by using the national cancer registry data(1988 1991) to assess the patterns of stomach cancer and bladder cancer. Also, we calculated 'Manufacturing workers Concentration Index(MCI)' for different areas as the exposure index by using the census data reported in 1980 to assess the relationship between cancer site specific PMRs and MCIs. As a result, we found the significant correlation(r=0.61, p=0.002) between the bladder cancer in the age of 40s and the industrial exposure indicator. Future analytic studies should be fruitful in identifying more occupational risk factors for bladder cancer. Investigation of cancer incidence including geographic variations and difference by age may identify patterns suggesting occupational exposures.
Adult*
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Censuses
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Fruit
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Humans
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Incidence
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Korea*
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Male*
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Occupational Exposure*
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Risk Factors
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Stomach Neoplasms
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms*
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Urinary Bladder*
7.Clinical analysis of cleft palate patients.
Yang Gi MIN ; Sun O CHANG ; Ha Won JUNG ; Ic Tae KIM ; Chae Seo RHEE ; Hong Ryul JIN
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1992;35(2):321-327
No abstract available.
Cleft Palate*
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Humans
8.Rate and Predictive Factors of Rebleeding with Obscure-Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Jong Hyung KIM ; Young Ho KIM ; Sun Young LEE ; Hyun Wook JUNG ; Jun Haeng LEE ; Hee Jung SON ; Poong Lyul RHEE ; Jae J KIM ; Jong Chul RHEE
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2004;44(1):19-24
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Little information is available on the rate and predictive factors of rebleeding of unknown cause, which is very important in deciding further investigations on obscure-overt gastrointestinal bleeding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the rebleeding rate and related factors in obscure-overt gastrointestinal bleeding patients who revealed normal gastroscopic and colonoscopic findings. METHODS: A total of 69 patients with negative first-line gastroscopy and colonoscopy were enrolled in this study as obscure-overt gastrointestinal bleeding cases. The relationships between rebleeding and clinical characteristics were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: The causes of obscure-overt gastrointestinal bleeding were confirmed in 30 cases among the 69 cases. Small bowel tumors (14 cases) were the most common cause, followed by vascular lesions (6 cases). The mean follow-up period was 28 months and rebleeding was noticed in 19 patients (27.5%). Among these rebleeding patients, 14 cases (73.7%) occurred within 6 months. The past experience of previous bleeding was significantly related with rebleeding (p=0.0009). CONCLUSIONS: Close observation and detailed investigations are needed for obscure-overt gastrointestinal bleeding patients with bleeding history, especially during 6 months follow-up.
Adult
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Aged
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Angiodysplasia/complications/diagnosis
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/diagnosis/*etiology
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/complications/diagnosis
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases/complications/diagnosis
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Recurrence
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Risk Factors
9.Invasive Micropapillary Carcinoma of the Breast: Mammographic, Sonographic and MR Imaging Findings.
Sun Jung RHEE ; Boo Kyung HAN ; Eun Young KO ; Jung Hee SHIN
Journal of the Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2012;16(3):205-216
PURPOSE: We performed this study to investigate the characteristic imaging and clinicopathologic features of invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Among the 47 women with surgically confirmed invasive micropapillary carcinoma between 2005 and 2009, 32 patients (mean age, 50 years; range, 37-69 years) had all preoperative mammography, ultrasound (US) and MR images. Two radiologists retrospectively assessed the imaging findings, clinical presentation and histological results of the patients. RESULTS: On mammography, 29 of 32 patients had suspicious findings. Among them, a mass (or focal asymmetry) with calcifications was the most common findings (15/32, 65%). The calcifications were noted in 20 patients (63%) and the shape of calcifications was frequently amorphous or punctate (n = 12, 60%). On US and MR imaging, all lesions had suspicious findings. The most common US findings were single (n = 20) or multiple (n = 10) irregular hypoechoic mass (es). The mass was frequently hypoechoic (n = 29, 97%). On MR imaging, the type of lesions was a mass or masses in 23 (72%), a mass combined with non-mass in six patients, and non-mass lesions in three patients. Histologically, axillary lymph nodes metastasis were very common (25/32, 78%). Asymptomatic clinical presentation was not usual (9/32, 28%). CONCLUSION: The imaging features of invasive micropapillary carcinomas strongly suggest malignancy. Microcalcifications on mammography, marked hypoechogenicity on US and an irregular mass, often combined with non-mass on MR are common. Axillary lymph node metastasis is commonly associated.
Breast
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Female
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Humans
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Lymph Nodes
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Mammography
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Neoplasm Metastasis
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Retrospective Studies
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Ultrasonography, Mammary
10.Investigation of Correlations of Double Inversion Recovery and MR Spectroscopy on Breast MR Imaging.
Jung Kyu RYU ; Sun Jung RHEE ; Geon Ho JAHNG
Journal of the Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2014;18(1):34-42
PURPOSE: To evaluate the correlation of lesion-to-normal ratio (LNR) of signal intensity from double inversion recovery MR imaging and total choline-containing compound (tCho) resonance from single voxel MR spectroscopy in breast cancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between August 2008 and December 2009, 28 patients who were diagnosed as breast cancer and had undergone both double inversion recovery (DIR) MR imaging and MR spectroscopy (MRS) were included in this study. The signal intensities of the lesion (L) and ipsilateral normal breast tissue (N) were measured in region of interest of each breast cancer in DIR and contrast enhance MR image (CE-T1WI) to calculate the LNR value for each technique. MRS was performed using single-voxel MR spectroscopy. The height, width and area of tCho resonance were compared with each LNR of DIR and CE-T1WI. We used Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) for correlation analysis and the significance level was p=0.05. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant correlation between LNR of CE-T1WI and height (r=-0.322, p=0.094), width (r=-0.233, p=0.232) and area (r=-0.309, p=0.109) of MRS tCho. There was no statistically significant correlation between LNR of DIR and height (r=0.067, p=0.735), width (r=-0.287, p=0.139) and area (r=0.012, p=0.953) of MRS tCho, either. The Pearson's correlation coefficient was 0.186 between LNRs of CE-T1WI and DIR (p=0.344). CONCLUSION: There was no statistically significant correlation between LNR of DIR and relative amount of tCho resonance of MRS.
Breast Neoplasms
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Breast*
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy*