Cannabinoids and Their Receptors in Skin Diseases.

The therapeutic application of cannabinoids has gained traction in recent years. Cannabinoids interact with the human endocannabinoid system in the skin. A large body of research indicates that cannabinoids could hold promise for the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, acne, pruritus, hair disorders, and skin cancer.

Impacts of the Dynamic High-Pressure Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment of Whey Protein Aggregates on Their Physicochemical Properties and Emulsifying Activities.

The impacts of dynamic high-pressure (DHP) pretreatment and post-treatment (100 MPa) on the physicochemical and functional properties of whey protein isolate (WPI) aggregates formed by thermal treatment were investigated in this study. When WPI aggregates were formed by thermal treatment, the size of the aggregates formed with the DHP pretreated WPI was smaller than that of the aggregates formed with the original WPI. The size of the WPI aggregates formed by thermal treatment decreased with DHP post-treatment.

Long-term outcomes after sacrocolpopexy with or without transobturator tape.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The aim of this study was to report the long-term outcomes after sacrocolpopexy (SCP) with or without transobturator tape (TOT).

Methods: We conducted a planned secondary analysis of a prospective, observational study comparing urinary outcomes in women who underwent SCP with or without TOT based on the results of a prolapse-reduction stress test. Patients were enrolled between November 2008 and December 2011 and were followed up 5 years after surgery.

Assessment of the effect of transobturator tape surgery on women's sexual function using a validated questionnaire.

Objective: Women with pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence (UI) are at an increased risk of sexual dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of surgery for UI on sexual function.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 82 women who underwent mid-urethral transobturator tape (TOT) surgery between March 2010 and December 2014.

Predictors of Acute Postoperative Urinary Retention after Transvaginal Uterosacral Suspension Surgery.

Objectives: To investigate the rate of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) and identify the risk factors for this complication in women who underwent transvaginal uterosacral suspension surgery.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for 75 women who underwent transvaginal uterosacral suspension surgery with vaginal hysterectomy, repair of cystocele, and levator myorrhaphy with/without transobturator anti-incontinence surgery. POUR was defined as a need for continuous intermittent catheterization on the third day subsequent to removal of the urethral indwelling catheter.

Comparison of sexual function between sacrocolpopexy and sacrocervicopexy.

Objective: To compare sexual function before and 12 months after between sacrocolpopexy and sacrocervicopexy.

Methods: This retrospective study examined a cohort of 55 sexually active women who underwent either supracervical hysterectomy with sacrocervicopexy (n=28) or total abdominal hysterectomy with sacrocolpopexy (n=27) for stage II to IV pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic floor support was measured with Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Quantification examination.

Factors affecting medication discontinuation in patients with overactive bladder symptoms.

Objective: To find out the factors affecting medication discontinuation in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.

Methods: The clinical data of 125 patients with OAB symptoms who had taken antimuscarinics and behavioral therapy were retrospectively reviewed. Antimuscarinics related outcomes were evaluated by an independent observer with telephone interview.

Two-year urinary outcomes of sacrocolpopexy with or without transobturator tape: results of a prolapse-reduction stress test-based approach.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Women undergoing sacrocolpopexy (SCP) are at risk for postoperative stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, the optimal management for this condition remains debatable. The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary outcomes 2 years after SCP with or without transobturator tape (TOT) based on the results of a prolapse-reduction stress test.

Translation and linguistic validation of Korean version of short form of pelvic floor distress inventory-20, pelvic floor impact questionnaire-7.

The short forms of pelvic floor distress inventory (PFDI) and pelvic floor impact questionnaire (PFIQ) are useful disease specific questionnaires evaluating symptoms, quality of life for pelvic floor disorders. The purpose is to develop linguistic validation of the PFDI-20 and PFIQ-7 questionnaires. Three types of Korean version of questionnaires have been used in four locations of University Hospitals in Korea.

Single-port access compared with three-port laparoscopic adnexal surgery in a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Scar-related cosmetic outcomes were compared prospectively between conventional three-port and single-port access laparoscopic adnexal gynaecological surgery.

Methods: Enrolled patients were randomly assigned to a single- or three-port surgery group. Scar-related outcomes were evaluated at 1 month, 6 months and 1 year.

Predictors of postoperative antimuscarinics in women with mixed urinary incontinence after transobturator surgery.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The study sought to identify the risk factors of postoperative use of antimuscarinics after transobturator surgery in women with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) displaying both urodynamic stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and involuntary detrusor contraction (IDC) with leakage in urodynamic study.

Methods: The clinical data of 103 patients with MUI who underwent transobturator tape (TOT) sling surgery were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were followed at least a year.

Factors predicting the response to biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for urinary incontinence and to determine the patient characteristics predictive of success.

Methods: Clinical and physiologic data of 86 patients with urinary incontinence who had received biofeedback-assisted PFMT were analyzed retrospectively. The clinical response was determined to be a success (requiring no more therapy) or a failure (requiring surgery or other medical therapy) at 3 months after completion of treatment.

Predictors of leiomyoma recurrence after laparoscopic myomectomy.

Study Objective: To evaluate recurrence and reoperation rate after laparoscopic myomectomy in relation to risk factors and identify suitable candidates for laparoscopic myomectomy to decrease recurrence.

Design: Multicenter retrospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: Five university hospitals and a university-affiliated teaching hospital.

Adapting a cognitive behavioral program in treating alcohol dependence in South Korea.

Purpose: This paper aims to evaluate the effects of the traditional Korean moral behavioral-cognitive approach treatment for promoting insight in patients with alcohol dependence.

Method: Data were collected from 22 participants and 22 nonparticipants. The program consisted of daily practices of self-control and reflection, and weekly feedback sessions.

The incidence of ureteral obstruction and the value of intraoperative cystoscopy during vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the incidence of ureteral obstruction during vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and the accuracy and efficacy of intraoperative cystoscopy.

Study Design: The study was a retrospective review of 700 consecutive patients who underwent vaginal surgery for anterior and/or apical pelvic organ prolapse with universal intraoperative cystoscopy.

Results: Thirty-seven patients (5.

Incidence of perioperative complications of urogynecologic surgery in elderly women.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for perioperative complications in elderly women who undergo urogynecologic surgery.

Study Design: A retrospective chart review of patients > or = 75 years old who underwent urogynecologic surgery between January 1999 and December 2003 was performed. Demographics, comorbidities, and significant perioperative complications were recorded.

Adherent cells generated during long-term culture of human umbilical cord blood CD34+ cells have characteristics of endothelial cells and beneficial effect on cord blood ex vivo expansion.

Hematopoiesis depends on the association of hematopoietic stem cells with stromal cells that constitute the hematopoietic microenvironment. The in vitro development of the endothelial cell from umbilical cord blood (UCB) is not well established and has met very limited success. In this study, UCB CD34(+) cells were cultured for 5 weeks in a stroma-free liquid culture system using thrombopoietin, flt3 ligand, and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor.