The objective of this study was to evaluate the role resective pediatric epilepsy surgery for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS).We analyzed clinical data 27 children and adolescents who had LGS underwent despite abundant (>30% preoperative interictal and/or ictal epileptiform discharges) generalized or contralateral maximal multiregional electroencephalogram abnormalities.On high-resolution MRI, cerebral lesions were noted in 23 (85.2%) patients but not 4 (14.8%) patients. age at time between...

The incidence rate of patients developing pressure ulcers associated with medical device use is underreported in Korea. This study aims to determine clinical nurses' perceived importance and performance towards device‐related injury prevention. A total 620 nurses from seven hospitals attending continuing education programmes Korea responded self‐administered questionnaires. Data were collected March December 2017 on a 4‐point‐Likert scale for prevention ulcer (MDRPU). Secondary data analysis...

Sox2 is a key transcription factor that maintains the proliferation of neuroglial stem cells and inhibits neuronal fate commitment. Moreover, it was recently found brain tumors contain resemble normal in many respects. This study undertaken to describe expression various tumors, determine whether universal feature or its limited specific lineage tumors. immunohistochemistry performed on 194 tumor tissues kinds. Fetal adult obtained by autopsy epilepsy patients with cortical dysplasia were...

Summary Purpose: To compare the prognoses between short‐term (8 months) and conventional long‐term (>2 years) trials involving patients with refractory infantile spasms who successfully completed ketogenic diet (KD). Methods: Of 40 achieved seizure‐free outcomes showed improvement in hypsarrhythmic patterns within 6 months of KD, a 3:1 fat to nonfat ratio as an add‐on treatment, 16 were randomized into trial group was tapered throughout two additional months. Twenty‐four group, 19 could...

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect pressure ulcer classification system education on clinical nurses' knowledge and visual differential diagnostic ability ( PU ) incontinence‐associated dermatitis IAD ). One group pre post‐test used. A convenience sample 407 nurses, participating in programme continuing education, were enrolled. composed a 50‐minute lecture case‐studies. Classification test PUCS‐KT tool VDDAT ), consisting 21 photographs including information...

The occurrence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in companion animals poses public health hazards globally. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial resistance profiles and patterns commensal E. coli strains obtained from fecal samples healthy dogs cats South Korea between 2020 2022. In total, 843 isolates (dogs, n = 637, cats, 206) were assessed for susceptibility 20 antimicrobials. rates most tested antimicrobials significantly higher dog than cat isolates. Cefalexin (68.9%)...

This study was done to compare clinical nurses' knowledge and visual differentiation diagnostic ability for the pressure ulcer classification system (PUCS) incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).A convenience sample of 602 nurses took test (PUCS & IAD KT) completed tool (VDT), consisting 21 photographs with information.The overall mean score correct answers 14.5 (±3.2) in PUCS KT 11.15 (±4.9) VDT. Incorrect responses were most common statements related stage III, KT, suspected deep tissue...

Mitochondrial disease is a heterogeneous disorder entity induced by defects in mitochondrial respiratory chain complex (MRC). A significant portion of patients with MRC defect will not conform to specific, known syndrome. We have analysed the clinical features 108 Korean paediatric non-specific and non-categorized disease.We retrospectively reviewed laboratory paediatrics diseases who showed activity, confirmed spectrophotometric biochemical enzyme assay their muscles.Neuromuscular...

This study was performed to compare the effects of standardized peristomal skin care (SPSC) and crusting technique (CT) on ostomates. SPSC developed by a consensus among expert group based comprehensive review relevant literature hospital protocols.A randomized controlled pilot trial with 2 parallel arms used. A total 81 ostomates, who were recruited from tertiary hospital, completed baseline, 1-month, 2-month, 3-month follow-up (SPSC group, n=45; CT n=36). consisted water cleansing direct...

Since the 1990's, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been used to treat soft tissue defects, burn wounds, and achieve skin graft fixation. In field of abdominal surgery, application NPWT is increasing in cases with an open requiring temporary closure a second look operation. present study, authors analyzed patients that underwent for postoperative dehiscence.The computerized records had undergone operation from November 2009 May 2012 were retrospectively analyzed.The number total...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects pressure ulcer classification system education on hospital nurses' knowledge and visual discrimination ability incontinence-associated dermatitis. Methods: One group pre- post-test used. A convenience sample 96 nurses participating in education, were enrolled single institute. program composed a 50-minute lecture case-studies. dermatitis test tool, consisting 21 photographs including clinical information Paired t-test performed...

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in childhood. Hospital nurses, who are first to recognize seizures epilepsy patients ward environment, possess expertise related and play a central role management. The purpose of this study was develop an algorithm-based education program improve nurses' knowledge self-efficacy providing nursing care children with epilepsy.The consisted lectures on definition, cause, classification, diagnosis, treatment, based booklet, as well practice using...

Abstract This study aimed to investigate Korean nurses' level of awareness pain and skin tearing in wound bed and/or peri‐wound at dressing change. A descriptive was performed. Convenience sampling employed registered nurses were recruited from attendees continuing education program. total 399 participants ( RN ) completed questionnaire. Data collected September November 2014. Many them perceived related associated with changing, but most did not assess record More than half respondents...

Purpose Venous angioma (VA) is the most common congenital abnormality of intracranial vasculature. This study aimed to investigate relationship between VA and epilepsy identify characteristics children with epilepsy. Methods The records all patients aged less than 18 years who underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at Pusan National University Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Patients isolated normal MRI compared in terms prevalence Results In total, 2,385 pediatric...