Assessment of vocal fold movement through anterior-posterior view of videofluoroscopic swallowing study.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the value of using videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) for assessing vocal fold paralysis.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients who underwent VFSS with a vocal fold testing maneuver from June 2020 to February 2022, and who had undergone laryngoscopy within 2 weeks before or after VFSS. The vocal fold testing maneuver consisted of making an 'e' sound for about 2-3 seconds during VFSS anterior-posterior (AP) view.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia.

Objective: Dysphagia is a common clinical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing. It is sub-classified into oropharyngeal dysphagia, which refers to problems in the mouth and pharynx, and esophageal dysphagia, which refers to problems in the esophageal body and esophagogastric junction. Dysphagia can have a significant negative impact one's physical health and quality of life as its severity increases.

Prevalence and clinical predictors of dysphagia after heart transplantation.

Introduction: Dysphagia is a common complication after heart transplantation (HTPL), but few studies exist on dysphagia after HTPL, and the prevalence is unknown. The objective of our current study was to establish the prevalence and risk factors for dysphagia after HTPL and to classify its characteristics through Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).

Methods: The recipients of HTPL carried out at a single center from January 2011 to November 2019 were assessed retrospectively.

Adapting the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative in East Asia: Feasibility study.

In dysphagia, food or water cannot be delivered safely through the oral cavity to the stomach; both are treated using texture-modified food and thickened fluid. Before, each country had its own diet modifications and texture measurement standards. In 2012, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) was developed by several countries.

The Effect of Genetically Modified Lactobacillus plantarum Carrying Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 Gene on an Ovariectomized Rat.

Objective: Osteoporosis result from age-related decline in the number of osteoblast progenitors in the bone marrow. Probiotics have beneficial effects on the host, when administered in appropriate amounts. This study investigated the effects of probiotics expressing specific genes, especially the effects of genetically modified bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2-expressing Lactobacillus plantarum CJNU 3003 (LP) on ovariectomized rats.

Bone formation effect of highly concentrated tricalcium phosphate biocomposite screws in a rabbit osteoporosis model.

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of highly concentrated tricalcium phosphate (TCP) biocomposite screws on local bone formation in a rabbit model of osteoporosis induced by bilateral ovariohysterectomy (OHE). Fourteen 24-week-old female New Zealand rabbits (weight, 3-3.5 kg) were divided into two groups: (1) OHE and biodegradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) without ß-TCP plate or screw insertion (OHE/Bio ScRew [BSR]) group and (2) OHE and biocomposite PLGA with highly concentrated ß-TCP plate and screw insertion (OHE/highly concentrated ß-triCalcium phosphate [HCCP]).

Clinical Practice Guideline for Postoperative Rehabilitation in Older Patients With Hip Fractures.

Objective: The incidence of hip fractures is increasing worldwide with the aging population, causing a challenge to healthcare systems due to the associated morbidities and high risk of mortality. After hip fractures in frail geriatric patients, existing comorbidities worsen and new complications are prone to occur. Comprehensive rehabilitation is essential for promoting physical function recovery and minimizing complications, which can be achieved through a multidisciplinary approach.

Epidural steroid injection versus conservative treatment for patients with lumbosacral radicular pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Previous systemic reviews have examined the efficacy of individual therapeutic agents, but which type of treatment is superior to another has not been pooled or analyzed. The objective of the current study was to compare the clinical effectiveness of epidural steroid injection (ESI) versus conservative treatment for patients with lumbosacral radicular pain.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted with MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL databases with a double-extraction technique for relevant studies published between 2000 and January 10, 2019.

Clinical Practice Guideline for Cardiac Rehabilitation in Korea: Recommendations for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention after Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Though clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are an effective and widely used treatment method worldwide, they are as yet not widely accepted in Korea. Given that cardiovascular (CV) disease is the second leading cause of death in Korea, it is urgent that CR programs be developed. In 2008, the Government of Korea implemented CR programs at 11 university hospitals as part of its Regional Cardio-Cerebrovascular Center Project, and 3 additional medical facilities will be added in 2019.

Clinical Practice Guideline for Cardiac Rehabilitation in Korea.

Objective: Though clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are an effective and widely used treatment method worldwide, they are as yet not widely accepted in Korea. Given that cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death in Korea, it is urgent that CR programs be developed. In 2008, the Government of Korea implemented CR programs at 11 university hospitals as part of its Regional Cardio-Cerebrovascular Center Project, and three additional medical facilities will be added in 2019.

Nonsurgical treatments for patients with radicular pain from lumbosacral disc herniation.

Background Context: Lumbosacral disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal diseases causative of sick leave in the workplace and morbidity in daily activities. Nonsurgical managements are considered as first line treatment before surgical treatment.

Purpose: This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is intended to provide physicians who treat patients diagnosed with LDH with a guideline supported by scientific evidence to assist in decision-making for appropriate and reasonable treatments.

Influence of the type of occupation on osteoarthritis of the knee in men: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012.

Objectives: We investigated the influence of different types of lifetime occupation on knee osteoarthritis (OA) and pain based on a nationwide survey in Korea.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2010 to 2012. Men ≥50 years old were divided into four occupational groups: white-collar (WC) workers, pink-collar (PC) workers, blue-collar (BC) workers, and agribusiness and low-level (AL) workers.

The Relationship Between Leukoaraiosis Involving Contralateral Corticobulbar Tract and Dysphagia in Patients with Acute Unilateral Corona Radiata Infarction with Corticobulbar Tract Involvement.

This study investigated the impact of leukoaraiosis (LA) involving the contralateral corticobulbar tract (CBT) on dysphagia in patients with unilateral corona radiata (CR) infarction with CBT involvement. Patients admitted to the Department of Neurology (September 2011-August 2014) were evaluated; those with a first episode of acute unilateral CR infarction involving the CBT and with LA were included. The 'Case' group comprised patients with LA involving the contralateral CBT; the 'Control' group comprised patients with LA not involving the contralateral CBT.

The Impact of Cerebral Atherosclerosis According to Location on Prognosis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Background: In the previous prospective observational study, we found that cerebral atherosclerosis is an independent predictor of acute stroke after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). However, it is unknown whether intracranial cerebral atherosclerosis (ICAS) is important as much as extracranial cerebral atherosclerosis (ECAS) in estimating the risk of post-CABG adverse events. Extending the previous study, we aimed to investigate the immediate and long-term prognostic value of the location of cerebral atherosclerosis in CABG patients.

Relationship Between Obesity and Lumbar Spine Degeneration: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2010-2012.

Background: Although several studies have shown that obesity affects low back pain (LBP), the relationship between degenerative lumbar spine (LSD) and obesity has not been fully investigated. This study evaluated whether obesity is independently associated with LSD in the general population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used public data from the Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2012).

Influence of Occupation on Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome in Men Over 65 Years of Age.

Objective: To investigate the association between sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity (SO), metabolic syndrome (MetS), and occupational history.

Methods: Using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, men more than or equal to 65 years of age (n = 679) were grouped according to occupation.

Results: Mean skeletal muscle mass index was higher and mean body fat mass was lower in agribusiness and low-level (AL) workers than white-collar (WC), blue-collar (BC), and pink-collar (PC) workers.

Biodegradable Screws Containing Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in an Osteoporotic Rat Model.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect for biodegradable screws containing bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) in an osteoporotic rat model.

Methods: Twenty-four female Wistar rat (250-300 g, 12 weeks of age) were randomized into four groups. Three groups underwent bilateral ovariectomy (OVX).

Comparison of Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study and Radionuclide Salivagram for Aspiration Pneumonia in Children With Swallowing Difficulty.

Objective: To determine whether the use of both videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) and radionuclide salivagram was beneficial for detecting aspiration-induced pneumonia in children with swallowing difficulty.

Methods: From 2001 to 2016, children who underwent both VFSS and salivagram consecutively for suspected aspiration or dysphagia were included in the study. Demographic data, findings of VFSS and salivagram, and medical records were reviewed.