Publications by authors named "Jeongbae Jeon"

Objectives: The association between adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) and allergies remains controversial. Periostin is an important player in allergic diseases. We aimed to investigate the expression of periostin in hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids in children.

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  • A rare case of a soft palate fistula developed in a 20-year-old woman with a normal palate following septoplasty, which is typically associated with hard palate issues.
  • The patient experienced liquid regurgitation and a small fistula was discovered on the soft palate, along with a shallow depression between the hard and soft palate visible on a pre-surgery CT scan.
  • The fistula was repaired using a palatal flap, successfully closing the defect and eliminating the patient’s symptoms, alongside a review of prior similar cases.
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Public health risks such as obesity are influenced by numerous personal characteristics, but the local spatial structure such as an area's built environment can also affect the obesity rate. This study analyzes and discusses how a greenbelt plan as a tool of urban containment policy has an effect on obesity. This study conducted spatial econometric regression models with five factors (13 variables) including transportation, socio-economic, public health, region, and policy factors.

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