1.Study of Obstetric Outcomes in Congenital Uterine Malformations.
Min Joung KIM ; Si Yeon LIM ; Ye Hoon CHOI ; Chul Hoon PARK ; Soo Young HUR ; Gui Sera LEE ; Eun Joung KIM ; Jong Chul SHIN ; Sa Jin KIM
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005;48(9):2091-2096
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to establish the distribution and obstetric outcomes in women with congenital uterine malformations. METHODS: A review of the medical records from the department of obstetrics and gynecology from January 1995 to June 2004 were diagnosed 79 patients with congenital uterine malformations. All of the cases were divided into groups according to classification of ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine), which is based on the degree of failure of normal development of the female genital tact. The obstetric outcomes were compared between the groups. Statistical processing of the material was carried with Pearson chi square test. RESULTS: 79 patientss with congenital uterine malformations were diagnosed by operation or imaging studies. Symmetric congenital uterine malformations, consisting of bicornuate uterus (45.6%), septate uterus (19.0%), and uterus didelphys (31.6%), were the most common, constituting 96.2% of the malformations. Two patients (2.5%) had unicornuate uterus and one patient (1.3%) had arcuate uterus. No cases of the agenesis type and T-shaped uteri were found. 196 pregnancies occurred in the 74 patients. Only 43.4% of the pregnancies reached term, while 8.2% resulted in preterm delivery, and 48.4% terminated as miscarriages. CONCLUSION: Obstetric complications occur more frequently among women with congenital uterine malformations than among women in general. Knowledge concerning of congenital uterine malformations is important in recognizing and managing the obstetric complications that may result.
Abortion, Spontaneous
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Classification
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Female
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Gynecology
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Humans
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Medical Records
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Obstetrics
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Pregnancy
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Uterus
2.Association between Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Korean Men: Analysis Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2016
Su-Ok KIM ; Eun Mi BAE ; Ye-Na LEE ; Joung Sik SON
Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2021;42(3):212-218
Background:
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Korean men.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study analyzed the data of 3,705 men (age 30–64 years) who participated in the 2014–2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). SSB intake was defined as the sum of the intakes of carbonated beverages and fruit juices. Participants were categorized into study groups depending on their intake of SSBs: ≤2, 3–4, or ≥5 times per week. High CVD risk was defined as a 10-year risk of more than 10%, based on the Framingham Heart Study 10-year CVD Risk Calculator. The association between high CVD risk and SSB intake was evaluated using a multivariable-adjusted logistic regression model.
Results:
Korean men who consumed SSBs 3–4 and ≥5 times a week showed a multivariate-adjusted odds ratio of 1.49 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05–2.11) and 1.61 (95% CI, 0.97–2.67) for high CVD risk, respectively, compared with those who consumed SSBs ≤2 times per week. Additionally, the risk of CVD increased with the increase in the intake of SSBs (P-trend=0.01). In subgroup analysis, no association was observed between SSB intake and high CVD risk in the group with regular physical activity (P for interaction=0.01).
Conclusion
In Korean men, except those with regular physical activity, SSB intake ≥3 times a week is associated with a high risk for CVD (10-year CVD risk ≥10%).
3.Association between Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Korean Men: Analysis Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2016
Su-Ok KIM ; Eun Mi BAE ; Ye-Na LEE ; Joung Sik SON
Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2021;42(3):212-218
Background:
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Korean men.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study analyzed the data of 3,705 men (age 30–64 years) who participated in the 2014–2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). SSB intake was defined as the sum of the intakes of carbonated beverages and fruit juices. Participants were categorized into study groups depending on their intake of SSBs: ≤2, 3–4, or ≥5 times per week. High CVD risk was defined as a 10-year risk of more than 10%, based on the Framingham Heart Study 10-year CVD Risk Calculator. The association between high CVD risk and SSB intake was evaluated using a multivariable-adjusted logistic regression model.
Results:
Korean men who consumed SSBs 3–4 and ≥5 times a week showed a multivariate-adjusted odds ratio of 1.49 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05–2.11) and 1.61 (95% CI, 0.97–2.67) for high CVD risk, respectively, compared with those who consumed SSBs ≤2 times per week. Additionally, the risk of CVD increased with the increase in the intake of SSBs (P-trend=0.01). In subgroup analysis, no association was observed between SSB intake and high CVD risk in the group with regular physical activity (P for interaction=0.01).
Conclusion
In Korean men, except those with regular physical activity, SSB intake ≥3 times a week is associated with a high risk for CVD (10-year CVD risk ≥10%).
4.Awareness Survey on Community Water Fluoridation by Region
Ye-Eun JOUNG ; Min-Hee KIM ; Hyo-Lim KIM ; Ji-Ye BAEK ; Yun-Jeong JANG ; Jae-Yi CHOI ; Sang-Hwan OH
Journal of Dental Hygiene Science 2022;22(4):215-221
Background:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the pro-con of re-implementation by administrative areas and the difference in perception of community water fluoridation in implemented and non-implemented areas after the community water fluoridation in Korea was suspended. Through this, we intend to provide basic data that can help find ways to increase the support and interest of local residents.
Methods:
The 601 questionnaires collected through the survey and statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistics 28.0.
Results:
As a result of analyzing the perception of the community water fluoridation according to the understanding of fluorine, the proportion of people who were not recognized by both fluorine and community water fluoridation was the highest (p<0.05). As a result of the analysis of the pro-con of re-implementation of community water fluoridation, the approval was high. Among those who responded in favor, the place of re-implementation showed that ‘implementation nationwide’ was high. As for the reason for favor, it was found that it was possible to prevent dental caries disease. The reason for the objection was the lack of knowledge about fluoride.
Conclusion
The results of the survey for the pro-con of the re-implementation of community water fluoridation showed a higher degree of ‘agree’ and showed that people in the area where community water fluoridation was not implemented showed higher interest in oral health prevention and management. Through this, not only oral education, but also correct information on the implementation method of community water fluoridation, the benefits of community water fluoridation, and the facts that were misunderstood in the past, as well as oral education, can be provided to raise interest in community water fluoridation. It is thought that the expected effect of the re-implementation of community water fluoridation can be obtained if such activities are carried out.
5.Hypoxia activates the cyclin D1 promoter via the Jak2/STAT5b pathway in breast cancer cells.
Youn Hee JOUNG ; Eun Joung LIM ; Moon Young LEE ; Jong Hwan PARK ; Sang Kyu YE ; Eui U PARK ; Sang Yoon KIM ; Zheng ZHANG ; Kwang Jeon LEE ; Dong Ki PARK ; Taekyu PARK ; Won Kook MOON ; Young Mok YANG
Experimental & Molecular Medicine 2005;37(4):353-364
Hypoxia, a common consequence of solid tumor growth in breast cancer or other cancers, serves to propagate a cascade of molecular pathways which include angiogenesis, glycolysis, and various cellcycle control proteins. As we have shown previously, hypoxia activates STAT5 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 5) and increases its binding activity to the GAS element in mammary epithelial cells. In this study we attempted to elucidate the mechanism by which cyclin D1 is regulated by the STAT5 protein under hypoxic conditions. Our data demonstrate that hypoxia (2% O2) or desferrioxamine (DFO) induces tyrosine and serine phosphorylation of STAT5 in human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) and mammary epithelial cells (HC11). Imunoprecipitation and subsequent Western analysis showed that Jak2 leads to the tyrosine phosphorylation and activation of STAT5a or STAT5b under hypoxic conditions. Using a transfected COS-7 cell model system, we demonstrate that the activity of a cyclin D1 promoter-luciferase construct increased under hypoxic conditions or DFO treatment. The activity of the STAT5b/cyclin D1 promoter increased significantly by 12 h of hypoxia, whereas the activity of the STAT5a/cyclin D1 promoter was unaffected under hypoxic conditions. These increases in promoter activity are predominantly mediated by the Jak2/ STAT5b signaling pathway. We have shown by EMSA that hypoxia induces STAT5 to bind to the cyclin D1 promoter (GAS-1) in MCF-7 and HC11 cells. These data suggest that STAT5b may mediate the transcriptional activation of cyclin D1 after hypoxic stimulation.
Anaerobiosis/genetics
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Animals
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Breast Neoplasms/*genetics/metabolism
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COS Cells
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Cell Hypoxia/genetics
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Cercopithecus aethiops
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Cyclin D1/*genetics
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Deferoxamine/pharmacology
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Female
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*Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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Humans
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Phosphorylation/drug effects
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Promoter Regions (Genetics)
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Protein-Tyrosine Kinase/*metabolism
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins/*metabolism
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Serine/metabolism
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Tumor Cells, Cultured
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Tyrosine/metabolism
6.Short stature and growth hormone deficiency in a girl with encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis and Jaffe-Campanacci syndrome: a case report.
Eun mi CHOI ; Nani JUNG ; Ye Jee SHIM ; Hee Joung CHOI ; Joon Sik KIM ; Heung Sik KIM ; Kwang Soon SONG ; Hee Jung LEE ; Sang Pyo KIM
Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism 2016;21(4):240-244
A 9-year-old Tajikistani girl presented to Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center for evaluation of a skin lesion on her left eyelid, focal alopecia, unilateral ventricular dilatation, and aortic coarctation. She was diagnosed with encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL) according to Moog's diagnostic criteria. Café-au-lait spots were found on the left side of her trunk. Multiple nonossifying fibromas were found on her left proximal humerus, left distal femur, both proximal tibias, and left proximal fibula, suggesting Jaffe-Campanacci syndrome (JCS), following imaging of the extremities. Many JCS cases with multiple Café-au-lait macules, multiple nonossifying fibromas may actually have Neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1). Thus, comprehensive molecular analysis to exclude NF1 mutation was performed using her blood sample. The NF1 mutation was not found. Her height was under the 3rd percentile and her bone age was delayed as compared with her chronological age. Baseline growth hormone (GH) level was below the normal range. Using the insulin stimulation and levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine tests, GH deficiency was confirmed. We present a case of GH deficiency with typical features of ECCL and JCS.
7.Short stature and growth hormone deficiency in a girl with encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis and Jaffe-Campanacci syndrome: a case report.
Eun mi CHOI ; Nani JUNG ; Ye Jee SHIM ; Hee Joung CHOI ; Joon Sik KIM ; Heung Sik KIM ; Kwang Soon SONG ; Hee Jung LEE ; Sang Pyo KIM
Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism 2016;21(4):240-244
A 9-year-old Tajikistani girl presented to Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center for evaluation of a skin lesion on her left eyelid, focal alopecia, unilateral ventricular dilatation, and aortic coarctation. She was diagnosed with encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL) according to Moog's diagnostic criteria. Café-au-lait spots were found on the left side of her trunk. Multiple nonossifying fibromas were found on her left proximal humerus, left distal femur, both proximal tibias, and left proximal fibula, suggesting Jaffe-Campanacci syndrome (JCS), following imaging of the extremities. Many JCS cases with multiple Café-au-lait macules, multiple nonossifying fibromas may actually have Neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1). Thus, comprehensive molecular analysis to exclude NF1 mutation was performed using her blood sample. The NF1 mutation was not found. Her height was under the 3rd percentile and her bone age was delayed as compared with her chronological age. Baseline growth hormone (GH) level was below the normal range. Using the insulin stimulation and levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine tests, GH deficiency was confirmed. We present a case of GH deficiency with typical features of ECCL and JCS.
8.The Side Effects and Correlates of OROS-Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with ADHD.
Jin Sun KIM ; Bung Nyun KIM ; Soo Churl CHO ; Min Sup SHIN ; Hee Jeong YOO ; Jae Won KIM ; Dong Ho SONG ; Dong Won SHIN ; Yoo Sook JOUNG ; Keun Ah CHEON ; Yee Jin SHIN ; Ye Ni KIM ; Eun Hye HA
Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2010;21(2):63-71
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the clinical and demographic variables such as body weight, dosage, family history of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and psychiatric co-morbidity on the side-effects of OROS-Methylphenidate (OROS-MPH), and to evaluate the relationship between drug response and side effect severity. METHODS: A total of 144 children (ages 6-18) with diagnosed ADHD were treated with OROS-MPH. Children were examined at baseline and after 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks of each treatment condition. The stimulant drug side effect rating scale (SERS), pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and electrocardiogram (ECG) were evaluated to assess side effect profiles. Changes in these parameters from baseline were examined and analyzed. RESULTS: Anorexia (30.95%) and insomnia (13.10%) were the most commonly reported side effects during this study. Insomnia and loss of appetite score increased at one week follow-up, but was sustained or decreased as treatment progressed. Small but significant increases in pulse rate and diastolic blood pressure were observed during treatment; however, no clinically meaningful changes in ECG parameters were noted during the study. Low body weight, high dosage of OROS-MPH, and family history of ADHD were associated with cardiovascular side effect. In contrast, there was no significant relationship between OROS-MPH treatment response and the severity of side effect and no difference resulted between the responder and non-responder groups with respect to OROS-MPH dosage in the 12 weeks of follow-up. CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first Korean study to investigate comprehensive side effect profiles and their correlates in OROS-MPH treatment for ADHD children. OROS-MPH was well tolerated with no clinically significant side effects during the treatment period. In conclusion, low body weight, high dosage of OROS-MPH, and family history of ADHD could be used as predictive factors in increasing pulse rate and blood pressure.
Adolescent
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Anorexia
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Appetite
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Blood Pressure
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Body Weight
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Child
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Electrocardiography
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Follow-Up Studies
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Heart Rate
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Humans
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Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
9.The KAAACI/KDA Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Korean Adults and Children: Part 1. Definition, Methodology and First-line Management
Woo-Jung SONG ; Mira CHOI ; Dong Hun LEE ; Jae-Woo KWON ; Gun-Woo KIM ; Myung Hwa KIM ; Mi-Ae KIM ; Min-Hye KIM ; Byung-Keun KIM ; Sujeong KIM ; Joung Soo KIM ; Jung Eun KIM ; Ju-Young KIM ; Joo-Hee KIM ; Hyun Jung KIM ; Hye One KIM ; Hyo-Bin KIM ; Joo Young ROH ; Kyung Hee PARK ; Kui Young PARK ; Han-Ki PARK ; Hyunsun PARK ; Jung Min BAE ; Ji Yeon BYUN ; Dae Jin SONG ; Young Min AHN ; Seung Eun LEE ; Young Bok LEE ; Joong Sun LEE ; Ji Hyun LEE ; Kyung-Hwan LIM ; Young-Min YE ; Yoon-Seok CHANG ; You Hoon JEON ; Jiehyun JEON ; Mihn-Sook JUE ; Sun Hee CHOI ; Jeong-Hee CHOI ; Gyu-Young HUR ; Young Min PARK ; Dae Hyun LIM ; Sang Woong YOUN
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research 2020;12(4):563-578
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is defined as the occurrence of spontaneous wheals, angioedema, or both for >6 weeks in the absence of specific causes. It is a common condition associated with substantial disease burden both for affected individuals and societies in many countries, including Korea. CSU frequently persists for several years and requires high-intensity treatment; therefore, patients experience deteriorations in quality of life and medication-associated complications. During the last decade, there have been major advances in the pharmacological treatment of CSU and there is an outstanding need for evidence-based guidelines that reflect clinical practice in Korea. The guidelines reported here represent a joint initiative of the Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the Korean Dermatological Association, and aim to provide evidence-based guidance for the management of CSU in Korean adults and children. In Part 1, disease definition, guideline scope and development methodology as well as evidence-based recommendations on the use of antihistamines and corticosteroids are summarized.
10.The KAAACI/KDA Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Korean Adults and Children: Part 1. Definition, Methodology and First-line Management
Woo-Jung SONG ; Mira CHOI ; Dong Hun LEE ; Jae-Woo KWON ; Gun-Woo KIM ; Myung Hwa KIM ; Mi-Ae KIM ; Min-Hye KIM ; Byung-Keun KIM ; Sujeong KIM ; Joung Soo KIM ; Jung Eun KIM ; Ju-Young KIM ; Joo-Hee KIM ; Hyun Jung KIM ; Hye One KIM ; Hyo-Bin KIM ; Joo Young ROH ; Kyung Hee PARK ; Kui Young PARK ; Han-Ki PARK ; Hyunsun PARK ; Jung Min BAE ; Ji Yeon BYUN ; Dae Jin SONG ; Young Min AHN ; Seung Eun LEE ; Young Bok LEE ; Joong Sun LEE ; Ji Hyun LEE ; Kyung-Hwan LIM ; Young-Min YE ; Yoon-Seok CHANG ; You Hoon JEON ; Jiehyun JEON ; Mihn-Sook JUE ; Sun Hee CHOI ; Jeong-Hee CHOI ; Gyu-Young HUR ; Young Min PARK ; Dae Hyun LIM ; Sang Woong YOUN
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research 2020;12(4):563-578
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is defined as the occurrence of spontaneous wheals, angioedema, or both for >6 weeks in the absence of specific causes. It is a common condition associated with substantial disease burden both for affected individuals and societies in many countries, including Korea. CSU frequently persists for several years and requires high-intensity treatment; therefore, patients experience deteriorations in quality of life and medication-associated complications. During the last decade, there have been major advances in the pharmacological treatment of CSU and there is an outstanding need for evidence-based guidelines that reflect clinical practice in Korea. The guidelines reported here represent a joint initiative of the Korean Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology and the Korean Dermatological Association, and aim to provide evidence-based guidance for the management of CSU in Korean adults and children. In Part 1, disease definition, guideline scope and development methodology as well as evidence-based recommendations on the use of antihistamines and corticosteroids are summarized.