Publications by authors named "C S Youn"
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- An observational cost analysis was conducted to compare the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (CostPlus) with GoodRx.
- The study focused on the economics of prescription medications, particularly in the field of dermatology.
- Results indicated that CostPlus could potentially reduce the financial burden of these medications for patients.
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- Atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is a common issue that negatively impacts parental sleep quality, but previous studies have mostly been small and localized.
- A national analysis using data from the 2013-2018 National Health Interview Survey included over 6 million participants and found that parents of children with AD were less likely to get 7 hours of sleep.
- The study highlights that parents with children suffering from AD not only struggle to meet recommended sleep durations but are also more likely to rely on sleep medications, indicating a significant indirect burden of this condition.
This investigation delves into the interplay between large neutral amino acids (LNAA) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in midlife adults, examining their collective influence on brain structure. While LNAA, such as tryptophan and phenylalanine, are known to bolster cognition in youth, these relationships often reverse later in life. Our study hypothesized an earlier reversal of these benefits in middle-aged adults with MetS, potentially signaling premature brain aging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBrain swelling after cardiac arrest may affect brain ventricular volume. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic implications of ventricular volume on early thin-slice brain computed tomography (CT) after cardiac arrest. We measured the gray-to-white matter ratio (GWR) and the characteristics and volumes of the lateral, third, and fourth ventricles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Large neutral amino acids (LNAAs) tryptophan and phenylalanine have been implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Given limited research on the effects of LNAA on brain health across different life stages, vascular risk, and genetic backgrounds, our study aimed to explore the interaction of LNAA levels, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and the presence of the apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4) allele brain integrity at midlife.
Methods: Sixty-eight adults aged 40-61 underwent a health assessment to calculate the number of MetS components, quantify LNAA, measure white matter hyperintensity (WMH) volume, and genotype ApoE ε4.