Molecular approach to allergy diagnosis and therapy.

abstract：PURPOSE:The association of interleukin-10 (IL-10) polymorphisms (-1082G/A, -819C/T, -592A/C) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) poly-morphisms (-174G/C) with tuberculosis (TB) risk has been widely reported. However, the results are controversial. To clarify the role of these polymorphisms in TB, we performed a meta-analysis of a...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Ke Z,Yuan L,Ma J,Zhang X,Guo Y,Xiong H

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In most cases, while schwannoma is sporadically manifested as a single benign neoplasm, the presence of multiple schwannomas in one patient is usually indicative of neurofibromatosis 2. However, several recent reports have suggested that schwannomatosis itself may also be a distinct clinical entity. This study examine...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Ahn JY,Kwon SO,Shin MS,Shim JY,Kim OJ

更新日期：2002-02-01 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：: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：:We have investigated the potential usefulness of stereoscopic viewing of optic disc photographs in marking the disc margin in computerized analysis with the Rodenstock Analyzer in 48 eyes of 26 patients with ocular hypertension or primary open-angle glaucoma. Marking of the disc margin without Method 1) and with the a...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Hong YJ,Shin DH

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a new alignment technique. Kinematic alignment corrects arthritic deformity to the patient's constitutional alignment in order to position the femoral and tibial components, as well as to restore the knee's natural tibial-femoral articular surface, alignment, and ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim KK,Howell SM,Won YY

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CSF flow dynamics has been known to have a key role the pathogenesis of syringomyelia. Our purpose was to evaluate the CSF flow pattern in syringomyelia with spatial modulation of magnetization (SPAMM) that can depict directional flow, and to determine the relationship between flow dynamics and clinical outcome after ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SK,Chung TS,Kim YS

更新日期：2002-02-01 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：PURPOSE:Information on the possible role of the ribosomal protein S15a (RPS15a) in gastric cancer is scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of RPS15a gene expression on the growth and cell cycle of gastric cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS:RPS15a mRNA expression was examined in...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Shi D,Liu J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:MicroRNAs play key regulatory roles in the tumorigenesis of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HBV-HCC). This study aimed to explore the regulatory effects of microRNA-98-5p (miR-98-5p) on the proliferation, migration, invasion, and apoptosis of HBV-HCC cells, as well as the underlying mechanis...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Fei X,Zhang P,Pan Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：PURPOSE:Over the last 30 years, Serratia marcescens (S. marcescens) has emerged as an important pathogen, and a common cause of nosocomial infections. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated with mortality in patients with S. marcescens bacteremia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospecti...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim SB,Jeon YD,Kim JH,Kim JK,Ann HW,Choi H,Kim MH,Song JE,Ahn JY,Jeong SJ,Ku NS,Han SH,Choi JY,Song YG,Kim JM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the densities of antral gastrin and somatostatin-immunoreactive cells in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection were related to the bacterial expression of cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA). 32 patients who had underwent diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy wer...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim JH,Park HJ,Cho JS,Lee KS,Lee SI,Park IS,Kim CK

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We developed a numerical model that predicts cardiovascular system response to hemodialysis, focusing on the effect of sodium profile during treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The model consists of a 2-compartment solute kinetics model, 3-compartment body fluid model, and 12-lumped-parameter representation of th...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lim KM,Choi SW,Min BG,Shim EB

更新日期：2008-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant Meckel's diverticulum is a very rare lesion and its association with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia has not been reported previously. We report a case of newborn with a giant Meckel's diverticulum and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. A large round atypical air-filled bowel segment was found by chest radiograp...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kang IS,Ahn SM,Han A,Oh JT,Han SJ,Choi SH,Hwang EH

更新日期：2004-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiographic sagittal plane analysis of VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) anterior instrumentation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. This is retrospective study. To report, in details about effects of VATS anterior instrumentation on the sagittal plane. Evaluations of the surgical outcome of scoliosis hav...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim HS,Lee CS,Jeon BH,Park JO

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Brucellosis is a disease involving the lymphoproliferative system, which may lead to changes in the hematological parameters; however, pancytopenia is a rare finding. However, malignant diseases in association with brucellosis are rarely the cause of pancytopenia. Herein, two cases with fever and pancytopenia, diagnos...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Eser B,Altuntas F,Soyuer I,Er O,Canoz O,Coskun HS,Cetin M,Unal A

更新日期：2006-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:In cryptogenic stroke patients, early detection of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) and recurrent stroke is required to prevent poor clinical outcomes. Therefore, we investigated the predictors of new-onset AF and recurrent stroke in cryptogenic stroke patients without previously diagnosed AF. In total, 390 patients...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cha JJ,Lee KY,Chung H,Kim IS,Choi EY,Min PK,Yoon YW,Lee BK,Hong BK,Rim SJ,Kwon HM,Kim JY

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoma of the kidney is a rare condition. Leiomyosarcoma is the most common of the kidney sarcomas. Renal leiomyosarcoma usually originates from the smooth muscle layers of the kidney, for example, the renal capsule and renal vessels. Renal pelvis neoplasms, however, are primarily transitional cell carcinomas, and re...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Chung YG,Kang SC,Yoon SM,Han JY,Seong DH

更新日期：2007-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:¹⁸F-AV-1451 is a tau PET ligand that has high affinity for paired helical filament tau. However, various off-target bindings unrelated to tau have also been reported. Herein, we report a case of 83-year-old woman, who showed abnormal uptake of AV-1451 that was shown to be subacute infarction. Clinicians should recogni...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cho SH,Cho H,Park S,Ryu YH,Choi JY,Lyoo CH,Na DL,Seo SW,Kim HJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The precise molecular mechanisms culminating in coronary artery disease (CAD) are not well understood, despite a wealth of knowledge on predisposing risk factors and pathomechanisms. CAD and myocardial infarction (MI) are complex genetic diseases; neither the environment alone, nor a single gene, cause disease,...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Ercan B,Tamer L,Sucu N,Pekdemir H,Camsari A,Atik U

更新日期：2008-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to compare the effects of ticagrelor and clopidogrel on early neointimal healing assessed with optical coherence tomography (OCT) after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:AMI patients were randomly assigned to either ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

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

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study determined the seroprevalence of herpes virus 2 in gravidas and the differences between herpes virus 2-infected and healthy gravidas. The need to screen gravidas for herpes virus 2 was also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective analysis involving 500 gravidas who underwent herpes virus 2 ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim ID,Chang HS,Hwang KJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory joint disorder, the progression of which leads to the destruction of cartilage and bone. Chemokines are involved in RA pathogenesis. In this study, we investigated the chemokine signaling pathway associated with CCL2 in peripheral blood (PB) and synovial tissues (ST)...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Zhang L,Yu M,Deng J,Lv X,Liu J,Xiao Y,Yang W,Zhang Y,Li C

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine factors that could predict the one-year response of the lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) to alendronate treatment in elderly Japanese women with osteoporosis. Eighty-five postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, all of whom were between 55-88 years of age, were treated with a...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Iwamoto J,Takeda T,Sato Y,Uzawa M

更新日期：2004-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:House dust mites are the most common cause of allergic sensitization in respiratory allergic patients in the world. Tyrophagus putrescentiae (TP), which was followed by Dermatophagoides farinae (DF) and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (DP), has been reported as the third most common house mite in Korea. We previously r...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Munhbayarlah S,Park JW,Ko SH,Ree HI,Hong CS

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the masturbatory experiences and other sexual activities of young Korean males in military service. The actual status of masturbation and its relationship to sexual activity questionnaire. A total of 1,212 young males among military personnel in Korea were interviewed with sexuality questionnaires ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Choi YJ,Lee WH,Rha KH,Xin ZC,Choi YD,Choi HK

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) infections vary widely, from local infections resulting from animal bites and scratches to general infections. As of yet, no vaccine against P. multocida has been developed, and the most effective way to prevent pathogenic transmission is to clean the host environment using disinfe...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Jung IS,Kim HJ,Jung WY,Kim CW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The most important function of the larynx is airway protection which is provided through a polysynaptic reflex closure triggered by the receptors in the glottic and supraglottic mucosa, evoking the reflex contraction of the laryngeal muscles especially by strong adduction of vocal cords. Based on the hypotheses...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim YH,Kang JW,Kim KM

更新日期：2009-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of air cleaners on the removal of airborne indoor allergens, especially house dust mites (HDM), are still controversial. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of an air cleaner with an electrostatic filter on the removal of airborne mite allergens. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A dried HDM ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Agrawal SR,Kim HJ,Lee YW,Sohn JH,Lee JH,Kim YJ,Lee SH,Hong CS,Park JW

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00