To investigate the clinical implications of lipid deposition in pancreas (fatty pancreas).The subjects this study were 293 patients who had undergone abdominal computed tomography (CT) and sonography. Fatty was diagnosed by sonographic findings subdivided into mild, moderate, severe fatty groups comparing to retroperitoneal fat echogenicity.Fatty associated with higher levels for visceral fat, waist circumference, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine (ALT), total cholesterol,...

Objective To identify the associations between duration of endotracheal intubation and developing post-extubational supraglottic infraglottic aspiration (PEA) subsequent pneumonia. Methods This was a retrospective observational study from January 2009 to November 2014 all adult patients who had non-neurologic critical illness, required were referred for videofluoroscopic swallowing study. Demographic information, intensive care unit (ICU) admission diagnosis, severity intubation, length stay...

Gait asymmetry caused by hemiparesis results in reduced gait efficiency and activity levels. In this paper, a portable rehabilitation device is proposed that can serve as tool diagnosing abnormalities individuals with stroke has the capability of providing vibration feedback to help compensate for asymmetric gait. Force-sensitive resistor (FSR) based insoles are used detect ground contact estimate stance time. A controller (Arduino) provides different on phase measurement. It also allows...

To investigate the factors affecting prognosis of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for chronic refractory Achilles tendinopathy (AT).Thirty-six patients (48 consecutive feet) with AT (>6 months) and who underwent ESWT 'poor' or 'fair' grade in Roles-Maudsley Score (RMS) after unsuccessful conservative treatment were included present study. A maximum 12 sessions conducted until success: RMS reached 'good' 'excellent'. Termination no response, was regarded as failure. Immediate outcome,...

Background: Deterioration in upper extremity function has been a common problem among children with cerebral palsy (CP). The present study evaluated the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation combined conventional occupational therapy (COT) on and caregiver assistance CP. Methods: Medical records 17 CP who regularly participated program at Samsung Changwon Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Ten received VR-based rehabilitation, which utilized RAPAEL Smart Kids video games...

Objective To assess the effect of core strengthening exercises on Cobb angle and muscle activity in male college students with functional scoliosis. Methods Static dynamic back were evaluated via surface electromyography (sEMG). A exercise protocol comprising 18 was performed three times/week for 10 weeks. Patients randomly allocated to either a home- or community-based programme. Cervical thoracolumbar scans sEMG after Results total 87 underwent cervical scans. Of these, 53 abnormal...

Background The pathogenesis of fatty liver is likely to depend on a complex interaction environmental and genetic factors. We investigated large-scale analysis the association between microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTTP) phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PEMT) polymorphism in alcoholic nonalcoholic disease. Methods Five hundred eighty-eight patients who visited health promotion center were enrolled. To elucidate possible role variation affecting metabolism disease,...

Integration of kinesthetic and tactile cues for application to post-stroke gait rehabilitation is a novel concept which needs be explored. The combined provision haptic may result in collective improvement parameters such as symmetry, balance muscle activation patterns. Our proposed integrated cue system can offer cost-effective voluntary training experience subjects with unilateral hemiparetic stroke. Ten ambulatory participated 10 m walking trial while utilizing the (either alone or...

Background Previous outcome studies for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) have included clinically diagnosed greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). The purpose of this study is to investigate ESWT on GTPS with gluteal tendinopathy documented by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods Medical records 38 consecutive patients were retrospectively reviewed, who underwent MRI-documented (> 6 months). was conducted (1/week) when the Roles-Maudsley score (RMS) showed "Poor" or "Fair"...

Despite the minimized puncture sizes and high efficiency, microneedle (MN) patches have not been used to inject hemostatic drugs into bleeding wounds because they easily destroy capillaries when a tissue is pierced. In this study, shelf-stable dissolving MN patch developed prevent rebleeding during an emergency treatment. A minimally site-selectively invasive drug delivery system established by using peripheral (p-MN) that does directly intrude wound site but enables topical absorption in...

Objective To find the most effective procedure to treat adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, we evaluated clinical effects an ultrasonographic-guided anterior approach capsular distension and a fluoroscopy-guided posterolateral distension. We expected be better than because rotator interval, triangular anatomic area in anterosuperior aspect which is considered important component pathology capsulitis. Methods Participants were randomly assigned two groups: 27 patients group A injected by with 2%...

This paper evaluates the prospects of using a novel Integrated Haptic Feedback (IHF) system. IHF can provide over-ground gait training regimens for post-stroke ambulatory subjects. system combines use portable cane kinesthetic feedback and wearable vibrotactor array tactile feedback. Continuous somatosensory input is aiforded to users at handle cane; it serves purpose balance assurance higher speeds. Besides, restricted upper limb weight-bearing inspires involve paretic lower limbs more...

Objective To evaluate the effects of zolpidem on functional recovery in a rat model acute ischemic stroke. Methods Following stroke procedures, 42 rats (six each group) were randomly assigned to receive (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 or 4.0 mg/kg) normal saline administer intraperitoneally once daily for two weeks. Motor behavioural index (MBI) scores, radial 8-arm maze (RAM) test times and brain MRI scans obtained 24 hours (Day 1) weeks 14) post-procedure. Immunohistochemistry was performed Day...

This study was based on social-role theory, and purposes were to investigate (1) how depression health determinants vary with married employed women, (2) what factors contribute according family cycle.A stratified convenience sample of 765 women recruited during May August 2010. Study variables depression, socio-demographic threatening factors, psycho-stimulating related measured via a structured questionnaire.Prevalence rate for 18.6%, highest (25.4%) from elementary laborers. Greater...

Among most existing gait rehabilitation robots, it is difficult to find adequate devices for of chronic stroke patients who can already stand and move but still need rehabilitate the affected lower limb through simple, compact, easy-to use devices. This paper presents a novel haptic based system (HGRS) which has potential provide over-ground training regimens post-stroke ambulatory subjects. It consists portable cane kinesthetic sensing wearable vibrotactor array tactile biofeedback. Contact...

As the use of drugs such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) increases, so too do gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, perforation and obstruction. Diaphragm disease small intestine is formed by submucosal fibrosis destruction lamina muscularis due to chronic ulceration, which corresponds most severe stage NSAID enteropathy. It may lead stricture intestine. If ulcerations strictures in are multiple, differential diagnosis between diaphragm cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing...

To compare overall physical function, including gait speed and peripheral nerve between diabetic chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients nondiabetic CKD to investigate the association function in patients.Sixty adult (35 with 25 without diabetes), who received maintenance hemodialysis (HD), were included this study. Demographic data, past medical history, current condition functional data-usual speed, vibration perception threshold for index finger (VPT-F) great toe (VPT-T), activity of daily...

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the association between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with adhesive shoulder capsulitis and therapeutic effect capsular distension. [Subjects Methods] We retrospectively reviewed medical records 57 who underwent distension therapy after a diagnosis clinical MRI scans. Axillary joint thickness by graded as I (≤3.6 mm), II (3.7-4.2 III (≥4.3 mm). Subcoracoid fat obliteration rotator interval subjectively absent,...

The horse riding simulator (HRS) reportedly has a beneficial effect on motor function and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, by itself, the HRS is not sufficient source of challenge motivation for children. To address this issue, we combined virtual reality (VR) to promote somatosensory stimulation motivation. Sixteen (ages: 5-17 years) CP presenting Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-IV were enrolled study. Using head-mounted display controllers,...

Objective To investigate the relationship between severity of peripheral polyneuropathy (PPN) and degree depression quality life in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients on hemodialysis (HD). Method Forty seven were recruited (22 male, 25 female, mean age 63.17±12.52) etiology, disease duration, creatinine hemoglobin recorded. Motor sensory nerve conduction studies carried out bilateral median, ulnar, tibial peroneal nerves for diagnosis according to our laboratory criteria. The Korean...

Objective To evaluate the validity of Test Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) and general movements (GMs) assessment for predicting Alberta Scale (AIMS) score at 12 months in preterm infants. Methods A total 44 infants who underwent GMs TIMP 1 month 3 corrected age (CA) whose motor performance was evaluated using AIMS CA were included. judged as abnormal on basis poor repertoire or cramped-synchronized absent fidgety movement CA. scores categorized normal (average low average >5th percentile,...

Background: Many researchers have attempted to induce lymphangiogenesis for the treatment of lymphedema. However, most previous studies had limited clinical usefulness. A high-fat diet (HFD) increases serum β-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB) levels, which can stimulate lymphangiogenesis. The authors hypothesized that a HFD will ameliorate lymphedema through enhanced Methods: effects β-OHB on lymphangiogenic process in human dermal lymphatic endothelial cells (HDLECs) were analyzed. mouse tail model...