Yu-Mi Yoo

PURPOSE: The use of monochromatic light in the assessment of intraocular lenses (IOLs) has been criticized for not representing the real-world situation. This study aimed to measure and compare the image quality of 3 extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOL models in monochromatic and polychromatic light. SETTING: David J Apple Laboratory, Heidelberg, Germany. DESIGN: In vitro study. METHODS: An optical metrology instrument was used to study image quality metrics of diffractive IOLs with chromatic abe

Compared with healthy women, sexuality was not impaired in cervical cancer survivors who showed no evidence of disease after primary treatment and engaging in sexual activity. Further prospective cohort studies are warranted to confirm this finding.

The FSFI-6K has high internal consistency and acceptable reliability. This validated questionnaire can be used for the Korean population.

Based on our susceptibility data, vancomycin combined with a broad-spectrum cephalosporin or fluoroquinolone may be appropriate for empiric treatment of HVO. Fluoroquinolone-based oral combinations may be not appropriate due to frequent resistance to these agents, especially in cases of healthcare-associated HVO.

Background and Objectives: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are increasing worldwide. We evaluated the annual trends of NTM isolation on acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture, compared to that of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and the distribution of NTM species nationwide in South Korea. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in a diagnostic center that is a major referral laboratory for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and NTM in South Korea. All laboratory results of AFB culture from

Indeterminate results in the T-SPOT.TB test are not affected by age, underlying disease, immunosuppressive treatment, lymphopenia, or clinical manifestations of E-TB, which are known risk factors for indeterminate results in the QFT-TB test.

Methanol-insoluble high-molecular weight (Mw = 26,610 g mol−1) soft wood kraft lignin was oxypropylated under the mild condition of 40°C and 1 atm for 12 h in the presence of NaOH catalyst for the production of bio-polyester. Fourier transform infrared spectra showed that polyether chains were extended due to the oxypropylation reaction. The Mw and Mn of the oxypropylated lignin were 46,330 and 17,110 g mol−1, respectively. The high-molecular weight oxypropylated lignin was reacted with sebacic

INTRODUCTION: Perioperative anesthetic management in cases of severe airway obstruction with positional symptoms can be associated with difficulties in ventilation or intubation, with a risk of acute respiratory decompensation at every stage of anesthesia. PATIENT CONCERNS: Here we describe the anesthetic management of a 67-year-old man with a massive intrathoracic goiter causing severe tracheal obstruction with positional symptoms. The patient presented with progressive dyspnea that was aggrava

The incidence of C. difficile infection after TB medication was not low considering the relatively low TB medication dosage compared to other antibiotics. It may not be always necessary to discontinue TB medication. Instead, decisions concerning discontinuation of TB medication should be based on TB status.

Red pine wood, Pinus densiflora, biomass was liquefied through liquefaction using a solvent mixture of crude glycerol and PEG-400 with a sulfuric acid catalyst. The liquefaction process parameters of crude glycerol/PEG-400 blending ratio, biomass loading, acid loading, reaction temperature, and reaction time were optimized. Biopolyol with 61.9% biomass conversion was produced at 170°C within 1 h using a co-solvent of crude glycerol and PEG-400 (5/5, w/w), 15% biomass loading, and 3% sulfuric aci