scholarly journals Analysis of Policy Change through the Model: The Case of the Closing Down of the Jinju Medical Center, South Korea

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-298
Author(s):  
이현정
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Policy Change ◽  
Medical Center

Mismatches Between the Number of Installed Automated External Defibrillators and the Annual Rate of Automated External Defibrillator Use Among Places

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Je Hyeok Oh ◽  
Gyu Chong Cho ◽  
Seung Mok Ryoo ◽  
So Hyun Han ◽  
Seon Hee Woo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Annual Rate ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Automated External Defibrillator ◽  
Automated External Defibrillators ◽  
The Law ◽  
National Emergency ◽  
Apartment Complexes ◽  
External Defibrillator

Abstract Aim: In South Korea, the law concerning automated external defibrillators (AEDs) states that they should be installed in specific places including apartment complexes. This study was conducted to investigate the current status and effectiveness of installation and usage of AEDs in South Korea. Methods: Installation and usage of AEDs in South Korea is registered in the National Emergency Medical Center (NEMC) database. Compared were the installed number, usage, and annual rate of AED use according to places of installation. All data were obtained from the NEMC database. Results: After excluding AEDs installed in ambulances or fire engines (n = 2,003), 36,498 AEDs were registered in South Korea from 1998 through 2018. A higher number of AEDs were installed in places required by the law compared with those not required by the law (20,678 [56.7%] vs. 15,820 [43.3%]; P <.001). Among them, 11,318 (31.0%) AEDs were installed in apartment complexes. The overall annual rate of AED use was 0.38% (95% CI, 0.33-0.44). The annual rate of AED use was significantly higher in places not required by the law (0.62% [95% CI, 0.52-0.72] versus 0.21% [95% CI, 0.16-0.25]; P <.001). The annual rate of AED use in apartment complexes was 0.13% (95% CI, 0.08-0.17). Conclusion: There were significant mismatches between the number of installed AEDs and the annual rate of AED use among places. To optimize the benefit of AEDs in South Korea, changes in the policy for selecting AED placement are needed.

scholarly journals Effect of probiotics on stool characteristic of bottle fed infants

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Yoo Mi Lee ◽  
Young Sun Cho ◽  
Su Jin Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Sole Source ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Stool Frequency ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Bristol Stool Scale ◽  
Secondary Objective

Background: Approximately 70% of all newborns in South Korea are fed a commercial formula as their sole source of nutrition or as a supplement to breast milk. It is common for many formula-fed infants to be switched from one formula to another because of perceived abnormalities in stooling patterns (too much/too little, too hard/too loose). Also, probiotics may have been recommended by a clinician or practitioner when there is thought to be a problem with the babies stool based on many reports.Aims: The primary objective of this study was to determine whether probiotic (nLp-nF1) exposure during the first 6 months of life is safe. The secondary objective was to assess if nF1 exposure correlated with changes in formula-fed infants’ stool characteristics.Result: We recruited 49 healthy formula-fed infants aged 0-6 months from Bundang Cha Medical Center. Infants were given a 14-day supply of probiotics (nf1: Lactobacillus plantarum 2.5 X 1010/g/pack, 2 pack/day). The overall rate of stool change after probiotics is 83% (41/49). Among them, 75.6% (31/41) participants answered fairly about the change of stool characteristics. The significant change of stool frequency, stool color and flatulence after probiotics intervention was reported. The number of infants who defecated once daily was increased from 53% (26 of 49) to 77.5% (38 of 49) (P=0.075). Mustard yellow colored feces increased from 22 to 40 (p=0.018). Only 9 out of 20 infants with flatulence (>3 times) showed persistence of symptoms after probiotics (p<0.001). After taking probiotics, Bristol Stool Scale 4-5 stool was reported from 23 to 37(p=0.018).Conclusion: By taking probiotics, the color of the stool changed, and the incidence of flatulence production decreased. Although the results are not statistically significant, the quality and quantity of stool improved according to the Bristol Stool Scale.Keywords: Probiotics, Bristol Stool Scale, stool

scholarly journals A two-year experience of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) at an urban tertiary medical center in South Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 545-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Noh ◽  
Hyun Mee Ryu ◽  
Soo-young Oh ◽  
Suk-Joo Choi ◽  
Cheong-Rae Roh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Prenatal Testing ◽  
Non Invasive

scholarly journals Foistar(Camostat mesylate) associated with the significant decrease in CRP levels compared to Kaletra(Lopinavir/Ritonavir) treatment in Korean mild COVID-19 pneumonic patients.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae-Phil Choi ◽  
Jae-Phil Choi ◽  
Hyoung-Jun Kim ◽  
Jumi Han ◽  
Sujung Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Virus Titer ◽  
Ordinal Scale ◽  
Drug Event ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Positive Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Camostat Mesilate ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Hospitalization Period

Background There is limited information due to absence of virus titer and symptom related changes. Nonetheless, this is the first comparative study between the use of Foistar (Camostat mesilate) and Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) on COVID-19 infection. Methods Patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection by positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing that were admitted to Seoul Medical Center (Seoul, South Korea) where is the largest public medical center in South Korea between August 1 and September 20, 2020 were included The data of the patients with pneumonia who received Foistar (Foistar group) during their hospitalization period were primarily collected, and the patients who received Kaletra (Kaletra group) during their hospitalization period were matched to have a similar age group to that of Foistar group so that three times the number of Foistar group patients were randomly selected into Kaletra group and their body temperature, CRP level, WBC count, and event of diarrhea were collected, accordingly. Results A total of 29 patients (7 Foistar group and 22 Kaletra group) was included. The median age was 69, and all had mild COVID-19 (WHO ordinal scale 3 or 4) on admission. 6 patients out of 7 patients (85.71%) from Foistar group who exhibited elevated CRP levels (CRP >0.4mg/dL) on admission have controlled their CRP levels to the normal range. In Kaletra group, 11 out of 18 patients (61.11%) have controlled their CRP levels to the normal range, and only 1 of 2 patients (50.00%) who had normal CRP level has maintained his or her normal CRP level. The difference in the white blood cell counts was not significant between two groups. None of the patients in the study had hyperkalemia. Conclusion This study has found a probable association of controlling inflammatory reactions and fever in COVID-19 patients with Foistar (camostat mesilate) use. In addition, there was no significant adverse drug event found from this study upon the Foistar use. These results may encourage the use of Foistar as a treatment option for the patients with mild to moderate COVID-19.

scholarly journals Predominant Endotype of Nasal Polyps in a Sample of Filipinos Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Karla Victoria Nable-Llanes ◽  
Rodante Roldan
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Nasal Polyps ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Nasal Polyposis ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Consecutive Sample

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic nasal polyps in Filipino patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery. Methods: Design: Retrospective Chart Review Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital Participants: A consecutive sample of adult patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis at the Rizal Medical Center from 2015-2019.   Results: Out of 66 patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery during the study period, 36 (54.55%) had an eosinophilic endotype while 30 (45.45%) had a non-eosinophilic endotype. Conclusion: he slight predominance of eosinophilic nasal polyps found in our sample may suggest a contrasting trend compared to our Asian neighbors, who have a predominantly non[1]eosinophilic endotype – Indonesia (90.47%), Thailand (81.9%), South Korea (66.7%) and China (53.6%). However, this predominance is still lower than the 78-88% eosinophilia reported among Caucasians. Larger series may confirm these preliminary findings

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