Mi Jung Kim

Gastric cancer ranks as the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. Risk factors of gastric carcinogenesis include oxidative stress, DNA damage, Helicobacter pylori infection, bad eating habits, and smoking. Since oxidative stress is related to DNA damage, smoking, and H. pylori infection, scavenging of reactive oxygen species may be beneficial for prevention of gastric carcinogenesis. Lycopene, one of the naturally occurring carotenoids, has unique

The use of low-kilovoltage protocol resulted in a significant reduction in the radiation exposure at chest CT, with image qualities comparable with those of the standard protocols.

As the turnaround time of diagnosis becomes important, there is an increasing demand for rapid, point-of-care testing (POCT) based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR), the most reliable diagnostic tool. Although optical components in real-time PCR (qPCR) have quickly become compact and economical, conventional PCR instruments still require bulky thermal systems, making it difficult to meet emerging needs. Photonic PCR, which utilizes photothermal nanomaterials as heating elements, is a promising

Prognostic stratification in high-risk GISTs will help identify patients with high-risk GIST who may benefit from adjuvant therapy.

The in situ diagnosis of cardiac activities with simultaneous therapeutic electrical stimulation of the heart is key to preventing cardiac arrhythmia. Here, we present an unconventional single-device platform that enables in situ monitoring even in a wet condition and control of beating heart motions without interferences to the recording signal. This platform consists of the active-matrix array of pressure-sensitive transistors for detecting cardiac beatings, biocompatible, low-impedance electr

Aging is the process of system deterioration over time in the whole body. Stem cells are self-renewing and therefore have been considered exempt from the aging process. Earlier studies by Hayflick showed that there is an intrinsic limit to the number of divisions that mammalian somatic cells can undergo, and cycling kinetics and ontogeny-related studies strongly suggest that even the most primitive stem cell functions exhibit a certain degree of aging. Despite these findings, studies on the effe

Our PSS patient exhibited a progressive course of cerebellar syndrome, as evidenced by cerebellar atrophy on serial brain images.

Bone regeneration is a complex process influenced by various physiological factors. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains many growth factors and has shown osteogenic effects. The PRP is usually activated before use. However, the authors showed that nonactivated PRP (nPRP) and activated PRP have comparable osteogenic effects in the previous study. Generally, a scaffold has been needed for the application of PRP in the cranial defect model. In this study, the authors aimed to compare the performanc

External ear reconstruction using 3D printed PCL implant showed durable, safe results reflected by excellent volume restoration and patient satisfaction at 1 year postoperatively. Further clinical follow-up with more cases and refinement of scaffold with advancing bioprinting technique is anticipated. The study's plan and results have been registered with the Clinical Research Information Service (CRIS No. 3-2019-0306) and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS No. 1182).

BACKGROUND: As the indications for postmastectomy radiotherapy expand, innovative solutions are required to reduce operative complications and reconstructive failure after prosthetic breast reconstruction. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) inlay grafts in preventing postoperative wound dehiscence of irradiated breasts in the context of prosthetic breast reconstruction. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted of 45 patients who received two-

Alzheimer's disease accounts for the majority of dementia and shows hallmarks such as sequential cognitive dysfunction and abnormal behavior. Dendropanax morbifera (DM) has traditionally been used to treat a variety of diseases in East Asia. The aim of this study was to assess the therapeutic effects of DM on brain neuron damage and on cognitive deficit in neuronal cell induced by Aβ1–42 in mice. Treatment with DM reduced the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species and protected against

순위형 다범주 자료에 있어서 범주값의 증감에 대한 설명변수의 특성분석을 위하여 다항로짓모형을 적합하여 분석하고 로지스틱 회귀모형을 적합하여 분석한 결과와 비교하였다. 이를 통하여 장애연금 수급자자료의 재정추계를 위해 필요한 일곱 가지 요인인 성별, 수급나이, 가입기간, 가입종별, 소득활동여부, 소득수준, 장애원인이 장애등급에 미치는 영향을 파악하였다. 일곱 요인 모두 장애등급에 대한 연관성이 있음을 확인하였고 이 가운데 다섯 요인은 장애등급의 증감에 있어서도 일정한 추세를 보였으나, 장애원인과 소득수준은 장애등급의 증감에는 일정한 추세를 보이지 않음을 확인하였다. 본 연구의 결과는 장애연금 관리방안을 모색하는데 있어서 장애등급에 따른 설명 요인의 특성을 반영하는데 필요한 가이드라인을 제공할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다. 장애등급 분류에 있어서 다중분류의 정분류율은 각각 42.56%와 42.43%로 로지스틱 회귀모형의 경우 다중로짓 모형의 경우보다 다소 높았지만 거의 비슷한 정확도를 보였

Both Curcuma longa (CL) and Citrus junos Tanaka (CJ) have been used to treat various diseases due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidative stress activities. In this study, we investigated the ameliorative effect of the combination of CL extract and CJ extract (CCC) against beta-amyloid (Aβ) peptide-induced neurological damage. CCC prevented neurocytotoxicity in vitro. In addition, it was confirmed that abnormal alternation behavior and memory impairment caused by Aβ peptide were reversed by

Rectovaginal fistula, which can arise after an injury to the vaginal canal or rectum, is a troublesome obstacle for patients' everyday life. In most cases, it can be covered with a local flap, but previous radiation therapy increases the recurrence rate, making it especially difficult to cure. As the application of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) obtained from enzymatically digested autologous adipose tissue has become increasingly common, several reports have advocated its effectiveness for the