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Our findings showed a significant association of 4-OH-CB-107 with decreased MDI, which can possibly be mediated by endocrine disruption, altered neurotransmitter functions, or reduced thyroid hormone concentrations in brain.

Children with higher prenatal mono-ortho-substituted PCB exposures performed more poorly on the Bayley Scales. Evidence from this and other studies suggests that prenatal dioxin-like PCB exposure, including mono-ortho congeners, may interfere with brain development in utero. Non-dioxin-like di-ortho-substituted PCBs require further investigation.

This study provides the first evidence to date that PCB exposure in neonates is associated with a smaller thymic volume, suggesting possible impaired immunologic development.

This study found significant associations between increased levels of UFPM concentrations as a proxy for near road traffic pollution, and decrements in lung function measurements. Our results are related to short-term exposures, and the long-term health effects of cycling near heavy traffic require further research. Our study suggests the need to reduce traffic pollution, particularly near roads. Cyclists should plan their route to reduce their exposure where possible and further research on bui

Treatments for breast cancer often include interventions related to psychosocial issues such as negative body image, loss of femininity, and low self-esteem. We identified the psychological effects of a cosmetics education programme in patients with breast cancer. Cosmetic programme is a specific care designed to help patients handle appearance-related side effects. Thirty-one women with breast cancer at a university hospital in South Korea who received a cosmetics education programme were compa

This is the first comparative study of the psychological characteristics of chronic CRPS patients, healthy controls, and patients with MDD. The neurotic profiles of CRPS patients were more psychologically adaptable than were those of patients with MDD; however, this profile was shared by both pain groups. The present findings further showed that, although pain severity was not a major contributor to depression, patients with CRPS should be evaluated for depressive symptoms.

These results suggest the effectiveness of this modified group-based program for distress reduction and also provide preliminary evidence for the use of HRV as a biomarker of distress and recovery. HF power from HRV variables may serve as a quantitative biomarker of the treatment response of distress management, including anger.

Findings indicate that different pathophysiological mechanisms underlie CFS and CRF. Inflammatory marker and HRV may be potential biomarkers for distinguishing two fatigue syndromes and frontal EEG parameters may be quantitative biomarkers for CFS.

Delirium was prevalent in patients admitted to the APCU and was associated with 1-month mortality. The K-MDAS showed acceptable reliability and validity and can be used to screen for delirium in a palliative care setting.

한국무용교육의 교육내용은 무엇인가? 한국무용교육내용에는 ‘기능적 차원’과 ‘정신적 차원’이 있으나, 그동안 기능적 차원만이 주된 교육내용으로 주목받았다. 그러나 정신적 차원은 기능적 차원만큼이나 중요한 가치를 지니며, 핵심적이고 본질적인 가치라고 할 수 있다. 한국무용이 예술의 한 장르가 되고, 한국무용교육이 예술교육의 한 분야로 인정받기 위해서는 기능과 기능교육의 차원에서 머물러서는 안 될 것이다. 본 논문은 한국무용의 교육내용에는 두 층위가 있음을 드러내 보려고 한다. 그리하여 한국무용교육에서는 정신적 차원에 대한 새롭고 높은 관심과 조처가 취해져야 한다는 점을 강조한다. 이를 위하여 우선 한국무용교육내용과 관련된 연구들을 전반적으로 살펴본다. 2절에서는 한국무용교육내용의 지배적인 차원인 기능에 관하여 좀 더 자세히 알아보고, 그것의 문제점을 검토한다. 3절에서는 교육내용에는 기능적 차원과 정신적 차원이 관여된다는 점을 살펴보고, 4절에서는 정신적 차원의 교육내용은 무엇을 의미하

Physicians and nurses working in acute care settings, such as tertiary hospitals, are involved in various stages of critical and terminal care, ranging from diagnosis of life-threatening diseases to care for the dying. It is well known that critical and terminal care causes moral distress to healthcare professionals. This study aimed to explore moral distress in critical and terminal care in acute hospital settings by analyzing the experiences of physicians and nurses from various departments. S

This study explores how political connections help firms promote innovation in emerging markets by facilitating the acquisition of required resources and knowledge and establishing collaborative relationships with external partners. Further, we emphasize that reconfiguration and acquisition of resources and knowledge are critical for firms to seize the opportunities by focusing on the role of human resource (HR) slack and state ownership in the innovation process. By specifying the HR slack base