Hui-jin Yoo

AIMS: The rapidly increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is an important challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. To improve the quality and efficiency of chronic disease care, we investigated the effectiveness and applicability of the Ubiquitous Chronic Disease Care (UCDC) system using cellular phones and the internet for overweight patients with both Type 2 diabetes and hypertension. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial over 3 months that included 123 patients at

Background:In breast reconstruction, synthetic meshes are frequently used to replace acellular dermal matrix (ADM), since ADM is expensive and often leads to complications.However, there is limited evidence that compares the types of substitutes. This study aimed to compare complications between materials via a network meta-analysis. Methods:We systematically reviewed studies reporting any type of complication from 2010 to 2021. The primary outcomes were the proportion of infection, seroma, majo

The purpose of this article is to outline a variety of wound coverage methods, so that general practitioners can modify their approach to wound healing and possibly incorporate this relevant information into their practice. The article starts with an update on the role of dressing materials in wound healing. It provides a balanced view of what is currently available in Korea. The use of dermal templates has helped in the coverage of wounds that in the past would have required complex surgical so

Various approaches have been made to successfully regenerate tissues or organs. One approach is todesign a bioengineered scaffold which simulate the native environment of tissues and organs. This studyexamined the efficacy of a PCL basedfibrous scaffold embedded with decellularized bone extracellularmatrix (bdECM) fabricated using electrospinning process. Electrospunfibers are known to mimic thestructure of the natural ECM, while bdECM can provide a rich environment for the human mesenchymalstem

Background Autologous or implant-based breast reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy is increasingly preferred worldwide as a breast cancer treatment option. However, postoperative nipple-areola complex (NAC) necrosis is the most significant complication of nipplesparing mastectomy. The purpose of our study was to identify the risk factors for NAC necrosis, and to describe the use of our skin-banking technique as a solution. Methods We reviewed cases of immediate autologous breast recons

This article explores the development of the international law on expropriation. The concept of expropriation under international law is difficult to determine. One factor that reinforces this difficulty is that the expropriation provisions in different treaties vary in specific wordings. However, there certainly are discernible substantive principles that penetrate through the expropriation provisions of international investment agreements. Under international law, the States have the right to

Background Among the various signs and symptoms of orbital fractures, certain clinical findings warrant immediate surgical exploration, including gaze restriction, computed tomographic (CT) evidence of entrapment, and prolonged oculocardiac reflex. Despite proper surgical reconstruction, prolonged complications such as diplopia and gaze restriction can occur. This article evaluated the prognostic factors associated with prolonged complications of orbital fractures with muscle incarceration. Meth

Background The radial forearm flap is a versatile, widely used flap. However, the possibility of donor site complications has led to concern over its use. Some surgeons prefer using other flaps whose donor sites can be closed primarily with less morbidity, including avoiding unpleasant scarring. However, in our experience, donor site stability of the radial forearm flap can be reliably achieved by using well-implemented specific procedures. Here, we present a collection of donor site cases of th

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between self-management and psychological skills of tennis club members of sports for all. The research was conducted on valid sample of 363 tennis club members of domestic through Athletes` Self-Management Questionnaire(Hur Jung Hun, 2003) and Sports Psychological Skill Questionnaire(Yu Jin, Hur Jung Hun, 2002). For statistical treatment, SPSS 18.0 statistical program was used to conduct independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multi

The purpose of this study is to analyze the game contents releadt to winning/losing points of winning andlosing teams in accordance with players`` positions in club members`` tennis doubles. The subjects of this studywere 36 tennis double games of the national tennis club held inS city, G do. For the data analysis, we co-nducted cross-tabulation analysis and chi-square test, and the ersults are like following. First, the scores of th ewinning team were the highest in Areaⓐ (35.2%), while the low