is a perennial tuberous root in the Asclepiadaceae family that has long been used medicinally. Although is distinct in origin and content from , a genus of the same species, it is difficult for the public to recognize because the ripe fruit and root are remarkably similar. In this study, images were collected to categorize and , which were then processed and input into a deep-learning classification model to corroborate the results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we investigated whether the levels of sulfur dioxide (SO), benzopyrene, and mycotoxins in herbal decoctions in Korea in 2019 were within normal limits. In total, 30 decoctions composed of multi-ingredient traditional herbs were sampled from traditional Korean medicine (TKM) clinics, TKM hospitals, and external herbal dispensaries in 2019. The decoctions were analyzed for SO, benzopyrene, and mycotoxins using 10 samples.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Environ Res Public Health
July 2022
In this study, we investigated whether the levels of heavy metal and pesticide residues in herbal decoctions in Korea in 2019 were within normal limits. In total, 30 decoctions composed of multi-ingredient traditional herbs were sampled from traditional Korean medicine (TKM) clinics, TKM hospitals, and external herbal dispensaries in 2019. The decoctions were analyzed for heavy metal content such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The progression of biomarkers over time is considered an indicator of disease progression and helps in the early detection of disease, thereby reducing disease-related mortality. Their ability to predict outcomes has been evaluated using conventional cross-sectional methods. This study investigated the prognostic performance of biomarkers over time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to investigate the differences in the trajectory of blood biomarkers routinely assessed through forward- and backward-looking approaches among burn patients. This cohort study included patients above 18 years of age from February 2007 to December 2018. All the biomarkers were estimated from admission to discharge from the intensive care unit.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study was conducted to development of hazardous materials management standards for the decoction type of personalized herbal medicines (PHMs).
Methods: This study was conducted in two stages. We searched documents about criteria to use words such as 'Herb', 'Herbal medicine', and 'Botanical Drug' and summarized the results.
Background: Colorectal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma (cMALToma) is rare and comprises only 2.5% of the MALT lymphomas. Its etiology and treatment have not been well established.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The aim of this study was to estimate bilirubin interference and accuracy of six routine methods for measuring creatinine compared with isotope dilution-liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (ID-LC/MS).
Design And Methods: A total of 40 clinical serum samples from 31 patients with serum total bilirubin concentration >68.4μmol/L were collected.