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Li WH, An HM, Yang GH, Dai CY. [Solitary pulmonary capillary hemangioma: a clinicopathological analysis of 5 cases]. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi 2024; 53:174-176. [PMID: 38281786 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112151-20230815-00070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- W H Li
- Department of Pathology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, China
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- Department of Pathology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu 322000, China
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An HM, Choi YS, Bae SK, Lee YK. Effect of the Combination of Probiotics and Korean Red Ginseng on Diabetic Wound Healing Exposed to Diesel Exhaust Particles(DEPs). Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1155. [PMID: 37374359 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) are a major component of air pollution and adversely affect respiratory and cardiovascular disease and diabetic foot ulcers if diabetic patients are exposed to them. There are currently no studies on treating diabetic wounds exposed to DEPs. So, the effect of a combination of probiotics and Korean red ginseng on a diabetic wound model exposed to DEPs was confirmed. Materials and Methods: Rats were randomly divided into three groups according to DEP inhalation concentration and whether they underwent applications of probiotics (PB) and Korean red ginseng (KRG). Wound tissue was collected from all rats, and wound healing was evaluated using molecular biology and histology methods. Results: The wound size of all groups decreased over time, but there was no significant difference. As a result of the molecular biology experiment, the expression of NF-κB p65 on day 7 was significantly higher in group 2 than in the normal control group. As a result of histological analysis, unlike the primary control group, it was confirmed that granule tissue was formed on the 14th day in the normal control group and group 2. Conclusions: The findings in this study suggest that combined treatment with PB and KRG can promote the healing of DEP-exposed diabetic wounds.
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- Hye Min An
- Department of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si 31538, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon-si 14584, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon-si 14584, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biology, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si 31538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, Asan-si 31538, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon-si 14584, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon-si 14584, Republic of Korea
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Choi YS, Kim YH, An HM, Bae SK, Lee YK. Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles-Loaded Bone Cement against an MRSA Induced-Osteomyelitis in a Rat Model. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59040811. [PMID: 37109771 PMCID: PMC10146363 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity and antibacterial effects of AgNP-impregnated Tetracalcium phosphate-dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (TTCP-DCPD). Materials and Methods: Using in vitro experiments, the cytotoxicity of AgNP-impregnated TTCP-DCPD against fibroblasts and osteocytes was assessed in terms of cell viability by water-soluble tetrazolium salt assay. To assess antibacterial effects, a disc diffusion test was used; osteomyelitis was induced first in vivo, by injection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus into the tibia of rats. AgNP-impregnated TTCP-DCPD bone cement was then applied at various silver concentrations for 3 or 12 weeks. Antibacterial effects were assessed by culturing and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). For histological observation, the bone tissues were stained using hematoxylin and eosin. Results: Cell viability was decreased by the impregnated bone cement but did not differ according to AgNP concentration. The diameter of the growth-inhibited zone of MRSA was between 4.1 and 13.3 mm on the disks treated with AgNP, indicating antimicrobial effects. In vivo, the numbers of bacterial colonies were reduced in the 12-week treatment groups compared to the 3-week treatment groups. The groups treated with a higher (10×) dose of AgNP (G2-G5) showed a tendency of lower bacterial colony counts compared to the group without AgNP (G1). The PCR analysis results showed a tendency of decreased bacterial gene expression in the AgNP-impregnated TTCP-DCPD groups (G2-G5) compared to the group without AgNP (G1) at 3 and 12 weeks. In the H&E staining, the degree of inflammation and necrosis of the AgNP-impregnated TTCP-DCPD groups (G2-G5) showed a tendency to be lower at 3 and 12 weeks compared to the control group. Our results suggest that AgNP-impregnated TTCP-DCPD cement has antimicrobial effects. Conclusions: This study indicates that AgNP-impregnated TTCP-DCPD bone cement could be considered to treat osteomyelitis.
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- Young Suk Choi
- Department of Biology, Soonchunhyang University, 22, Soonchunhyang-ro, Asan-si 31538, Chungcheoungnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si 14584, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si 14584, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si 14584, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, 22, Soonchunhyang-ro, Asan-si 31538, Chungcheoungnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si 14584, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
- Department of Medical Sciences, Soonchunhyang University, 22, Soonchunhyang-ro, Asan-si 31538, Chungcheoungnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si 14584, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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An HM, Yeo SH, Chung HJ, Cho HS, Bae SJ, Kim JY, Kang DR, Lee MY, Lee JY. Visit-to-visit changes in fasting blood sugar and the risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality in the Korean population: a nationwide population-based cohort study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 25:263-272. [PMID: 33506915 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202101_24392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The importance of continuous monitoring of fasting blood sugar (FBS) levels of diabetic patients has been established. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational prospective study was conducted. Our analysis included 1,700,796 individuals from the nationwide South Korean National Health Insurance System cohort. FBS variability was measured by standard deviation (SD). RESULTS Kaplan-Meier curves demonstrated elevated disease probability in the higher FBS fluctuation group compared with the lower FBS fluctuation group. After adjusting for confounding variables, Cox proportional hazards analysis showed that the hazard ratios of 411 individuals in the highest quartile of SD variation of FBS were 1.77 (95% confidence interval 1.37-2.28, p<0.001) compared with the lowest quartile of SD variation of FBS. The impact of FBS fluctuation on the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cerebrovascular diseases, CVD mortality and all-cause mortality in the highest quartiles of diabetic and non-diabetic individuals was statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Visit-to-visit FBS variability has prognostic value for predicting micro- and macrovascular disease, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality.
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- H M An
- Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea.
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Xu LR, An HM. [The normal Corti's organ of the guinea-pig, cat and human: a scanning electron microscopic observation]. Sichuan Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao 1985; 16:262-6. [PMID: 3837382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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