Abstract Purpose: To determine the characteristic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of mass‐forming autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), which allow its differentiation from pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAC). Materials and Methods: MR images 37 patients with either pathologically proven, AIPs ( n = 9) or PACs 28) were retrospectively reviewed. The protocol included unenhanced images, contrast‐enhanced dynamic diffusion‐weighted (DWI), MR‐cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). Two reviewers...

Abstract The distribution of the beta 1 (β ) and 2 subtypes β‐adrenergic receptor was examined in rat nondiseased control human tissue. β receptors also schizophrenic cases, with additional studies suicide nonschizophrenic cases. Scatchard analysis binding [ 125 I]iodopindolol (IPIN) to cortical membranes showed a similar K d (177 pM) (161 pM), but lower maximum site (B max tissue (18.7 fmol/mg protein 55.6 protein). For autoradiographic I]IPIN used visualize both (total) or displaced...

The chromatographic capacity factors (kIAM) of 23 structurally diverse drugs were measured by the immobilized artificial membrane (IAM) phosphatidylcholine chromatography for prediction blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration. kIAM was determined using mobile phase consisting acetonitrile:DPBS (20:80 v/v) and corrected molar volume solutes (kIAM/MWn). correlation between kIAM/MWn CNS penetration highest when at pH 5.5 with power function n = 4. This in vitro method validated 7 newly...

To evaluate the reliability of practical life space in post-stroke patients using Korean version Life-Space Assessment (K-LSA) questionnaire and to assess relationships between K-LSA physical function, daily activity, quality life, depression.The LSA was translated into Korean, authorized by author questionnaire. In a cross-sectional study, performance evaluated 34 stroke (20 males 14 females; mean age 65.11±2.39 years) who were receiving occupational therapy at outpatient clinic...

Purpose To evaluate the changes in pelvic floor anatomy using MRI before and after continence recovery radical prostatectomy (RP). Materials Methods Thirteen men with prostate cancer who underwent RP (mean age, 67.4 ± 8.8 years) volunteered for this study. Prostate MRIs were performed during preoperative (i), incontinent (ii), continent (iii) periods. The membranous urethra length (MUL), puborectalis muscle (PRM) thickness, position of bladder neck relation to pubic bone (Dx) pubococcygeous...

Abstract Background Patients with tinnitus may have different severity levels of distress. Visual analog scale (VAS) is a simple method to measure the extent subjective distress caused by tinnitus. It includes ratings loudness, awareness, annoyance, and impact on life. Purpose The purpose this study was evaluate what led in patients bilateral analyzing relationships among all subscales VAS scores for documented variables. Research Design This retrospective cohort study. Study Sample medical...

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate relations among lifestyle, depression and health-related quality life (HRQoL) adult women in the Jeju Province. Methods:This sampled 154 aged 20 or older through conveniencesampling surveyedthemfrom January toFebruary, 2008. Results:Themean scorefor lifestylewas 3.7, for depression12.1, andfor HRQoL75.2. There were significant negative correlations between lifestyle depression, HRQoL. a positive correlation Conclusion:The results indicate...

This study was conducted to examine the effects of a communication empowerment program based on situated learning theory for nursing students.A non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design used. The participants were 61 students (31 in experimental and 30 group) from G city. Data collected November 3, 2015 December 10, 2015. received eight sessions program, which scheduled twice week, with each session lasting two hours. data analyzed using chi-square test, Fisher's exact an...

Objective To evaluate the reliability and validity of Korean version AST (K-AST) as a bedside screening test apraxia in patients with stroke for early reliable detection. Methods was translated into Korean, received authorization from author AST. The performances K-AST 26 (21 males, 5 females; mean age 65.42±17.31 years) (23 ischemic, 3 hemorrhagic) were videotaped. K-AST, recorded assessed by two physiatrists occupational therapists twice at 1-week interval. patient admission Mini-Mental...

We aimed to analyze the patient characteristics in accordance with white matter lesions and confirm whether affect final treatment outcomes idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss.Medical records of 126 patients treated for unilateral loss who underwent magnetic resonance imaging brain at an otology clinic a university hospital from 2013 June 2019 were reviewed. The Fazekas scale was used evaluate severity lesions. Complete recovery defined if 3 months did not exceed 25 dB.Overall, 107...

An inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon, benign lesion characterized by the mesenchymal proliferation and infiltration of cells composed primarily lymphocytes plasma cells. A percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) effective safe therapeutic modality used for management liver malignancies. Here we report, first time, a case IMT as complication RFA hepatocellular carcinoma in 61-year-old man with Child's class hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. Gastrohepatic fistula...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness a weight reduction program on body weight, BMI, self-esteem, and self-efficacy chronic mentally ill persons. Methods: A nonequivalent control group pre-posttest design employed. Participants were 46 persons who agreed participate in study, assigned an experimental (n=23) (n=23). modified by author, based Wellness (Lilly Pharmaceutical Company, 2003), Lee (2007) Kim (2013). Data analysis with frequency,...

Abstract We utilized quantitative autoradiography to determine the distribution of receptors for thyrotropin‐releasing hormone (TRH) throughout human temporal lobe and examine these in discrete subregions from patients diagnosed premortem with schizophrenia. When compared non‐neurologic controls, schizophrenic demonstrated an increase 51% concentration TRH molecular layer dentate gyrus. Within nuclei amygdala, marked decreases were found central (44%), medial (38%), cortical (36%), accessory...

Palatal myoclonus (PM) is a rare disease that may induce dysphagia. Since dysphagia related to PM unique and characterized by myoclonic movements of the involved muscles, specific treatments are needed for rehabilitation. However, no study has investigated treatment effectiveness this condition. Therefore, aim case report was describe benefit combining behavioral with valproic acid administration in patients triggered PM. The two cases were treated combined treatment. outcomes evaluated...

Background: Acute pulmonary thromboembolism (APTE) is often confused with myocardial infarction. Previous studies have shown that patients APTE exhibit lower initial and peak cardiac troponin I (CTI) levels, but higher D-dimer (DD) than The present study aimed to reaffirm the tree model algorithm using an entirely new set of data.Methods: We reviewed retrospective clinical laboratory data from who were diagnosed or non-ST-elevation infarction (NSTEMI) between 2015 2016. Subjects not...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects an aerobic exercise program on body mass index, mood state, and psychiatric symptoms in men with chronic schizophrenia. Methods: Non-equivalent control group pretest posttest design used. participants were schizophrenia hospitalized N mental hospital located city (29 experimental 30 group). provided 3 times a week for 8 weeks, 24 sessions each lasting 45~60 minutes. Effects evaluated using BMI, K-POMS-B, PANSS. data analyzed...

Apraxia of eyelid opening (AEO) is a syndrome characterized by the patient's difficulty in initiating elevation spontaneously. Most reported cases were associated with extrapyramidal diseases. We report case AEO presented after traumatic brain injury, not diseases, and improved dopaminergic treatment. A 49-year-old man underwent traffic accident was transferred to emergency room an unconscious state. Brain computed tomography (CT) revealed subdural epidural hemorrhage at right temporal...