Carriage rates and serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis among freshmen in a University dormitory in Korea.

abstract：:Among chlorophyll derivatives (CpD-A, -B, -C, and -D) extracted from silk worm (Bombyx mori) excretas, CpD-A was extensively studied to clarify its role as a "photosensitizer" for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of tumors in vitro. It was found that CpD-A was photoreactive both in itself and also in its cell bound forms. T...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee WY,Park JH,Kim BS,Han MJ,Hahn BS

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the usefulness of MR cisternography fourteen patients that had hemifacial spasm and 20 control patients underwent MR cisternography. All the patients with hemifacial spasm had a confirmed vascular compression after surgery. MR cisternography was performed using a 1.5-tesla superconducting MR magnet in whic...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee MS,Kim MS,Hong IS,Whang K,Han YP

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated the incidence, predictors, and prognosis of coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) after second-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 976 consecutive patients (1245 lesions) who underwent follow-up angiography after second-generation DES implantation were analy...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Hong SJ,Kim H,Ahn CM,Kim JS,Kim BK,Ko YG,Hong BK,Choi D,Jang Y,Hong MK

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intensive use of chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer has resulted in the cure or improved survival of many patients. But unfortunately, many cancers including human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) don't respond to chemotherapy. One of the major mechanisms for the drug resistance in the HCC is an ele...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim JH,Chung JB,Park IS,Kim BS,Yoo NC,Choi JH,Roh JK,Kim HS,Kwon OH,Lee KS

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Magnetocardiography (MCG) has been proposed as a noninvasive, diagnostic tool for risk-stratifying patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study evaluated whether MCG predicts long-term prognosis in AMI. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In 124 AMI patients (95 males, mean age 60±11 years), including 39 with...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Bang WD,Kim K,Lee YH,Kwon H,Park Y,Pak HN,Ko YG,Lee M,Joung B

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sclerosing hemangioma (SH) of the lung is an uncommon type of tumor, which is composed of polygonal and cuboidal cells. This disease is generally regarded as benign but extremely rare cases with lymph node metastasis have been reported. We report a case of SH with a metastasis to the regional lymph nodes. A 19-year-ol...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim KH,Sul HJ,Kang DY

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the longterm effects of a IUD on the human endometrium and find the possible contraceptive mechanism of the IUD, histologic, histochemical, and ultrastructural studies of human endometrial biopsies from 44 normal contorls and 178 IUD wearers were made. Histologic findings included interstitial hemorrhage,...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee YB,Kim CS,Ro JY,Kwak HM,Song CH

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Activation of the innate immune system and chronic low-grade inflammation are thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and also thought to be associated with type 2 diabetes and its complications. As a receptor for bacterial lipopolysaccharide and heat-shock proteins, Toll-like receptor 4 (...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim YS,Hwang YJ,Kim SY,Yang SM,Lee KY,Park IeB

更新日期：2008-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical usefulness of operative laparoscopy in treatment of benign ovarian cysts. A retrospective study was carried on 468 operative laparoscopy cases performed from September 1995 to September 1998 at Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gyneco...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Park KH,Chung JE,Kim JY,Lee BS

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the carrier rate of beta-hemolytic streptococci (BHS), throat cultures were taken from healthy elementary school children in four separate areas of Korea from 1992 to 1995, including Inje, Nonsan, Seoul and Chinju. The strains of Streptococcus pyogenes had been serotyped with anti-T, -OF and -M sera. The ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim SJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first case of haemorrhagic meningitis due to Bacillus anthracis in the European part of Turkey is reported here. B. anthracis, sensitive to penicillin, was isolated from the cerebrospinal fluid and blood cultures. Although appropriate therapy was administered, the patient died two days after hospitalization. ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Gürcan S,Akata F,Kuloğlu F,Erdoğan S,Tuğrul M

更新日期：2005-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Most studies on immune tolerance of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been performed using MSCs derived from bone marrow, cord blood, or adipose tissue. MSCs also exist in the craniofacial area, specifically in teeth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanisms of immune tolerance of dental pulp-d...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Hong JW,Lim JH,Chung CJ,Kang TJ,Kim TY,Kim YS,Roh TS,Lew DH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To inform on shoulder pathology and to identify the disabilities and level of quality of life (QOL) associated with shoulder pain in patients with breast cancer- related lymphedema (BCRL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Using patient history, physical examination, and ultrasound (US), we classified patients with BCRL i...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Jeong HJ,Sim YJ,Hwang KH,Kim GC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most patients diagnosed with takotsubo cardiomyopathies are expected to almost completely recover, and their prognosis is excellent. However, complications can occur in the acute phase. We present a case of a woman with takotsubo cardiomyopathy with right ventricular involvement who developed a rupture of the right ve...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Sung JM,Hong SJ,Chung IH,Lee HY,Lee JH,Kim HJ,Byun YS,Kim BO,Rhee KJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Harmonic Scalpel made by Ultracision is a system for endoscopic cutting. The energy source is vibration. The power box is attached to a forceps or blade, and the vibrational frequency of the blade approaches 55,500 cycles/second. This causes a knife-like action of the blade through tissue, with enough heating to c...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SJ,Park KH

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromobacterium violaceum is a gram negative straight rod, 0.8-1.2 by 2.5 to 6.0 m, which is motile by one polar flagella and one to four lateral flagella. The organism inhabits soil and water and is often found in semitropical and tropical climates. Infections in humans are rare. We report a case of infection caused ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim MH,Lee HJ,Suh JT,Chang BS,Cho KS

更新日期：2005-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a hemodynamical assessment of the blood turnover pattern as well as the imaging of cavernous hemangioma in a cavernous sinus using time-resolved contrast enhanced 2D projection MRA, also known as MR-DSA, and conventional digital subtraction angiography (DSA), before and after radiotherapy. MR-DSA showed very...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Shim YW,Chung TS,Kang WS,Lee KS,Strecker R,Hennig J

更新日期：2003-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:A giant esophageal liposarcoma showing rapid growth over 7 months is presented in 56-year-old man. It originated from the pharyngo-esophageal junction with a short stalk, and extended downward to the distal esophagus. A barium swallow study showed a large, sausage-like intraluminal mass in the dilated esophagus. CT an...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Chung JJ,Kim MJ,Kim JH,Lee JT,Yoo HS,Kim KW

更新日期：2003-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the effect of peritoneal glucose load on plasma leptin concentrations in the continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) performed on 13 non-diabetic ESRD patients. Plasma leptin and insulin concentrations were measured for 2 hours during a single 2 liter exchange of 1.5% g...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim MJ,Kim GA,Lee SW,Song JH,Hyun IY

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is an autosomal dominant muscular disorder characterized by weakness of facial, shoulder, abdominal, hip girdle, humeral, and anterior distal leg muscles, with descending progression from the face to the legs in an asymmetric pattern. In about 5% of patients with FSHD, no ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee JH,Park HJ,Seong MW,Park SS,Choi YC

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Evidence of variations in adiponectin (AdipoQ) genes that are associated with ischemic stroke has not been consistent, and it is unclear whether the same loci contribute to these associations in the Korean popula...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cheong MY,Bang OS,Cha MH,Park YK,Kim SH,Kim YJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the bowel wall and variable gastrointestinal manifestations. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for EG when faced with gastrointestinal symptoms and peripheral eosinophilia to avoid incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate tr...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cha JM,Lee JI,Joo KR,Shin HP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Mitochondrial encephalopathy (ME) is a rare disorder of energy metabolism. The disease course can roughly be evaluated by clinical findings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate metabolic spectral changes using proton MR spectroscopy (MRS), and to establish a way to monitor ME by neuroimaging. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SK,Kim J,Kim HD,Lee JS,Lee YM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 20th century, free tissue transfers have been successfully introduced using microvascular anastomosis techniques. Transplants not only include whole organs such as the kidney, liver and lung, but also bone, muscle and skin. However, there are a limited number of organs available for transplantation. This leads ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Terada S,Sato M,Sevy A,Vacanti JP

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an auto-inflammatory disease characterized by periodic episodes of fever and recurrent polyserositis. It is caused by a dysfunction of pyrin (or marenostrin) as a result of a mutation within the MEFV gene. It occurs mostly in individuals of Mediterranean origin; however, it has al...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Koo KY,Park SJ,Wang JY,Shin JI,Jeong HJ,Lim BJ,Lee JS

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sought to determine the outcomes of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), via a unilateral approach, in selected patients who presented with unilateral leg pain and segmental instability of the lumbar spine. Patients with a single level of a herniated disc disease in the lumbar spine, unilateral leg pai...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Shin HC,Yi S,Kim KN,Kim SH,Yoon DH

更新日期：2006-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Opioids improve pain from knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) and decrease the functional impairment of patients. However, there is a possibility that opioids induce analgesia and suppress the physiological pain of OA in patients, thereby inducing the progression of OA changes in these patients. The purpose of the...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Fujii T,Takana K,Orita S,Inoue G,Ochiai N,Kuniyoshi K,Aoki Y,Ishikawa T,Miyagi M,Kamoda H,Suzuki M,Sakuma Y,Kubota G,Oikawa Y,Inage K,Sainoh T,Sato J,Yamauchi K,Toyone T,Nakamura J,Kishida S,Takahashi K,Ohtori

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of circulating immune complexes (CIC), their role and their relationship to cell-mediated immunity in patients with hepatitis B virus associated liver disease are still controversial. This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of CIC and their relationship to viral markers, to subsets of peri...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim SA,Lee SI,Choi IH,Shin JS,Uhm JR,Kim SJ,Choi HJ

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To overcome the potential disadvantages of the use of foreign materials and autologous fat or collagen, we introduce here an autologous plasma gel for injection laryngoplasty. The purpose of this study was to present a new injection material, a plasma gel, and to discuss its clinical effectiveness. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Woo SH,Kim JP,Park JJ,Chung PS,Lee SH,Jeong HS

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) was first successfully performed on a child in 1990 and the Shinshu group performed the same procedure on an adult for the first time in 1994. Over the past few years adult LDLT has been increasing worldwide because of the severe shortage of cadaveric organs, especially in loc...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Dulundu E,Sugawara Y,Makuuchi M

更新日期：2004-12-31 00:00:00