Prognostic Value of Alpha-Fetoprotein in Patients Who Achieve a Complete Response to Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

abstract：PURPOSE:The aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) gene has been implicated in the development of alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC) in East Asians. However, the results are inconsistent. In this study, a meta-analysis was performed to assess the associations between the ALDH2 polymorphism and the risk of ALC. MATERIALS AND ME...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： He L,Deng T,Luo H

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this research was to estimate the community prevalence of alcoholism and the potential risk factors that affect it in the Edirne provincial centre by using a scanning test. A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Edirne provincial centre. A sample population composed of 500 women and 200 men was sele...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Ekuklu G,Deveci S,Eskiocak M,Berberoglu U,Saltik A

更新日期：2004-04-30 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：PURPOSE:Here, we compared the operative and perioperative outcomes between robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy (RALM) and abdominal myomectomy (AM) in patients with large (>10 cm) or heavy myomas (>250 g). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We included 278 patients who underwent multi-port RALM (n=126) or AM (n=151) for large o...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SR,Lee ES,Lee YJ,Lee SW,Park JY,Kim DY,Kim SH,Kim YM,Suh DS,Kim YT

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The clinical usefulness of subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) is still controversial. We analyzed the clinical efficacy of SCIT in patients with AD and the clinical characteristics of patients showing a favorable clinical response to the treatment. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Nahm DH,Kim ME,Kwon B,Cho SM,Ahn A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We undertook this study to assess the patterns of regional cerebral perfusion (RCP) with SPECT using Technetium- 99m-ethyl cysteinate dimer (Tc-99m-ECD) in children with Tourette's Syndrome (TS), and to compare these with the patterns in a group of normal controls. The study sample consisted of 38 children (7 to 14 ye...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Diler RS,Reyhanli M,Toros F,Kibar M,Avci A

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathogenic bacteria have increasingly been resisting to antimicrobial therapy. Recently, resistance problem has been relatively much worsened in Gram-negative bacilli. Acinetobacter spp. are typical nosocomial pathogens causing infections and high mortality, almost exclusively in compromised hospital patients. Acineto...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee K,Yong D,Jeong SH,Chong Y

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study proposed an assessment of the correlation of hand bone mineral density measured by dual energy x-ray absorbtiometry (DXA) with the carpo:metacarpal (C:MC) ratio and metacarpal cortical index (CI) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The correlation of total hand BMD, CI and C:MC ratio with BMD at oth...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Ozgocmen S,Karaoglan B,Kocakoc E,Ardicoglu O,Yorgancioglu ZR

更新日期：1999-10-01 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：:One hundred fifty four senior medical students responded to a questionnaire regarding attitudes toward psychiatry. A majority of students were favorable about psychiatric education, psychiatric consultation, and psychoanalysis. Students with more interest in psychiatry as a career showed both positive and negative vie...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Koh KB

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular endothelial cells from rat lungs were cultured in serum-free medium supplemented with an endothelial growth substance, insulin, hydrocortisone and so on. Five to seven days after plating, cultured cells formed a monolayer. They were identified as endothelial cells by morphology and by positive immunohist...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim NS,Kim SJ

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the relationship between prostate volume and the increased risk for being diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) in men with slowly increasing prostate specific antigen (PSA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cohort of 1035 men who visited our hospital's health promotion center and were checked for serum P...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim YM,Park S,Kim J,Park S,Lee JH,Ryu DS,Choi SH,Cheon SH

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human major histocompatibility complex HLA is located on the short arm of chromosome 6. It is known to be the most polymorphic genetic system in humans. The biological role of the HLA class I and class II molecules is to present processed peptide antigens. The HLA system is clinically important as transplantation ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Choo SY

更新日期：2007-02-28 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：PURPOSE:The purposes of this study were to evaluate the usefulness and limitations of chest radiographs in scoliosis screening and to compare these results with those of thoraco-lumbar standing radiographs (TLSR). MATERIALS AND METHODS:During Korean conscription, 419 males were retrospectively examined using both ches...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Oh CH,Kim CG,Lee MS,Yoon SH,Park HC,Park CO

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine whether stratification of deceased donors by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) criteria negatively impacts graft survival. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed deceased donor and recipient pretransplant variables of kidney transplantations that occu...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Yang SS,Yang J,Ahn C,Min SI,Ha J,Kim SJ,Park JB

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is at least partially controlled by vascular tone. Vascular tone and underlying physiological processes such as sympathetic activity, plasma catecholamin, and cortisol levels have been shown to follow diurnal variations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Carotid-to-radial PWV was non-invasively a...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Bodlaj G,Berg J,Biesenbach G

更新日期：2007-08-31 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:Several studies have demonstrated that psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression and panic attack are associated with syncope, especially vasovagal and unexplained syncope (US). The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of anxiety and depression between patients with neurally mediated syncope ...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee SH,Park SJ,Byeon K,On YK,Yim HR,Kim JS

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：:The diagnostic and prognostic implication of exaggerated blood pressure response to exercise have been controversial, with opinions ranging from a benign process to a harbinger of potential cardiovascular morbidity. Endothelial dysfunction has been demonstrated in patients with atherosclerosis and as a risk factor for...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Chang HJ,Chung JH,Choi BJ,Choi TY,Choi SY,Yoon MH,Hwang GS,Shin JH,Tahk SJ,Choi BI

更新日期：2003-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The conventional trocar and cannula method in peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter insertion has its limitation in clinical setting. The aim of this study was to compare a modified method for percutaneous PD catheter insertion with the conventional method, and demonstrate advantages of the modified method. MATERI...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee YK,Yang PS,Park KS,Choi KH,Kim BS

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with those of open repair for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (DTAA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We compared the outcomes of 114 patients with DTAA and proximal landing zones 3 or 4 after TEVAR to those of 53 patients after conventional ope...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Lee HC,Joo HC,Lee SH,Lee S,Chang BC,Yoo KJ,Youn YN

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated the association between the tryptohan hydroxylase 1 (TPH1) gene and aggression in schizophrenia in a Korean population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The sample included 61 aggressive patients as well as 104 non-aggressive patients from psychiatric hospitals and 335 healthy volunteers in Korea. Blood s...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Kim YR,Lee JY,Min SK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The proposed the thoracolumbar injury classification system (TLICS) for thoracolumbar injury cites the integrity of the posterior ligamentous complex (PLC). However, no report has elucidated the severity of damage in thoracic and lumbar injury with classification schemes by presence of the PLC injury. The purpo...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Machino M,Yukawa Y,Ito K,Kanbara S,Morita D,Kato F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of localized resectable genitourinary sarcomas in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between September, 1996 and November, 2008, 18 consecutive cases of adults (12 men and 6 women; median age 48.8 years) who were treated for primary genitourinary sar...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Cho SY,Moon KC,Cheong MS,Kwak C,Kim HH,Ku JH

更新日期：2011-09-01 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:Neisseria meningitidis is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in young adults. University students, especially those living in dormitories, have been known to be at increased risk of meningococcal disease. We performed a longitudinal study to determine the carriage rates of N. meningitidis and the changes t...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Durey A,Bae SM,Lee HJ,Nah SY,Kim M,Baek JH,Kang YH,Chung MH,Lee JS

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dendritic cells (DCs) play a pivotal role in T cell-mediated immunity and have been shown to induce strong antitumor immune responses in vitro and in vivo. Various approaches utilizing different vaccine cell formats, cell numbers, vaccination schedule, site of vaccination and maturation stages of DCs were investigated...

journal_title：Yonsei medical journal

authors： Song SY,Kim HS

更新日期：2004-06-30 00:00:00