Changes in the Perceptions of Oral Symptoms Due to COVID-19 in Korean Adolescents.

This study investigated the oral symptoms and subjective health perceptions of Korean adolescents due to COVID-19. Data from the 17th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS; 2021) were analyzed, and 54,848 Korean middle and high school students were included in the study. Frequency, cross-tabulation, and logistic regression analyses were performed using IBM SPSS (v.

Effect of teriparatide on drug treatment of tuberculous spondylitis: an experimental study.

Tuberculous spondylitis often develops catastrophic bone destruction with uncontrolled inflammation. Because anti-tuberculous drugs do not have a role in bone formation, a combination drug therapy with a bone anabolic agent could help in fracture prevention and promote bone reconstruction. This study aimed to investigate the influence of teriparatide on the effect of anti-tuberculous drugs in tuberculous spondylitis treatment.

Effects of the Occupational Ethics of Health Workers on Job Satisfaction-Focusing on Dental Technicians and Dental Hygienists.

This study investigates the effects of professional ethics on the job satisfaction of dental technicians and dental hygienists among health and medical personnel. From 1 July to 30 September 2021, a survey was conducted with 178 dental technicians and dental hygienists. Frequency analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed.

A Rapid Assessing Method of Drug Susceptibility Using Flow Cytometry for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates Resistant to Isoniazid, Rifampin, and Ethambutol.

Background: The current conventional drug susceptibility test (DST) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) takes several weeks of incubation to obtain results. As a rapid method, molecular DST requires only a few days to get the results but does not fully cover the phenotypic resistance. A new rapid method based on the ability of viable Mtb bacilli to hydrolyze fluorescein diacetate to free fluorescein with detection of fluorescent mycobacteria by flow cytometric analysis, was recently developed.

Change in Japanese children's 24-hour movement guidelines and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specialized guidelines are required for the health behaviors of vulnerable populations such as children. This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein major lifestyle changes have occurred, especially among young children. The present study aims to use longitudinal data to understand changes in the physical activity, screen time, sleep, and mental health of preschoolers in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to pre-pandemic period.

Associations between Adherence to Combinations of 24-h Movement Guidelines and Overweight and Obesity in Japanese Preschool Children.

The interactions between movement behaviors (physical activity, screen time, and sleep) affect the health of preschool children. Therefore, we examined the status of adherence to combinations of 24-hour movement guidelines (24-h MG) in Japanese preschool children and determined the associations between overweight/obesity and adherence to these 24-h MG. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 421 children aged 3-5 years (216 boys and 199 girls) living in the northeastern region of Japan.

Evaluation of in vitro anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Korean and Chinese .

Background/objectives: The honeysuckle berry (HB) contains ascorbic acid and phenolic components, especially anthocyanins, flavonoids, and low-molecular-weight phenolic acids. In order to examine the potential of HB as a hepatoprotective medicinal food, we evaluated the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Korean HB (HBK) and Chinese HB (HBC).

Materials/methods: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the extracts were examined in HepG2 and RAW 264.

Factors related to low birth rate among married women in Korea.

The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing low birth rate among married women using the National Survey data in Korea. We compared the different influences on women's first and subsequent childbirths. This study was a secondary analysis using the "National Survey on Fertility and Family Health and Welfare", which was a nationally representative survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs.

The Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for the Republic of Korea: Reliability and Relationship with Walking.

Background: The aim of the study was to analyze the reliability of the Korean version of the NEWS and to investigate the relationship between walking and environmental factors by gender.

Methods: A total of 1407 Korean adults, aged 20-59 yr, participated in the study. Data were collected between Sep 2013 and Oct 2013.

Effects of combined exercise on physical fitness and neurotransmitters in children with ADHD: a pilot randomized controlled study.

[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of a jump rope and ball combined exercise program on the physical fitness the neurotransmitter (epinephrine, serotonin) levels of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 12 boys attending elementary school, whose grade levels ranged from 1-4. The block randomization method was used to distribute the participants between the combined exercise group (n = 6) and control group (n = 6).

Effects of Acute Endurance Exercise Performed in the Morning and Evening on Inflammatory Cytokine and Metabolic Hormone Responses.

Purpose: To compare the effects of endurance exercise performed in the morning and evening on inflammatory cytokine responses in young men.

Methods: Fourteen healthy male participants aged 24.3 ± 0.

The cost reduction in hospitalization associated with paliperidone palmitate in the People's Republic of China, Korea, and Malaysia.

Background: Schizophrenia results in substantial health care utilization costs. Much of these costs can be attributed to health care use resulting from nonadherence to treatment, relapse, and hospitalization.

Aims Of The Study: The objective of this research is to further estimate the health care resource utilization costs of patients with schizophrenia in the People's Republic of China, Korea, and Malaysia with a specific focus on the reduction in hospitalization costs associated with the use of long-acting, injectable paliperidone palmitate (PP) relative to alternative treatment medications.

Controlled release of BMP-2 using a heparin-conjugated carrier system reduces in vivo adipose tissue formation.

There is growing concern about unwanted effects associated with the clinical use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) at high concentrations, including cyst-like bone formation and excessive fatty marrow formation. We, therefore, evaluated the induction of mineralized/adipose tissue formation and the bone-healing pattern associated with the controlled release of E. coli-derived rhBMP-2 (ErhBMP-2) by a heparin-conjugated fibrin (HCF) system using ectopic and orthotopic in vivo models, respectively.

Astragaloside content in the periderm, cortex, and xylem of Astragalus membranaceus root.

Astragalosides are among the most predominant of the bioactive compounds in the root of Astragalus membranaceus and are differentially concentrated depending on the anatomical part of the root in question. The aim of this study was to analyse astragaloside contents in the periderm, cortex, and xylem of A. membranaceus root, and to compare the contents between peeled and unpeeled roots.

Experience and perception of sexual harassment during the clinical practice of korean nursing students.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the experience and perception of sexual harassment during the clinical practice of Korean nursing students.

Methods: The descriptive study was conducted using a self-report questionnaire from December 2009 to January 2010. Participants were 542 nursing students recruited from 12 nursing colleges in Korea, who had finished 1,000 hours of clinical practice which is the minimum requirement for graduation.

[Effects of a sexual assertiveness training program in high school girls].

Purpose: This study was done to develop an applicable training program for high school girls on sexual assertiveness.

Method: The design combined methodological study and non-synchronized quasi experimental study designs. The participants were 174 high school girls from two schools.