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Radioiodinated fatty acid esters in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma: preliminary findings
Radioiodinated fatty acid esters, such as lipiodol or ethiodol, are localized in the hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for a long time following intra-arterial hepatic injection, enabling delivery o...
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Immunoscintigraphy in the detection of tuberculosis with radiolabelled antibody fragment against Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guérin: a preliminary study in a rabbit model
Immunoscintigraphy with radiolabelled monoclonal antibodies is widely used to detect solid tumours, but only a few trials have been carried out concerning the specific in vivo localization of an inflammatory p...
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Small hepatocellular carcinoma: high dose internal radiation therapy with superselective intra-arterial injection of I-131-labeled Lipiodol
The aim of the present study was to deliver a high internal radiation dose to small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) lesions in an attempt to treat this disease. A total of 18 patients with HCC lesions measuring...
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Respiratory function as measured by peak expiratory flow rate and PM10: six communities study
This Six Communities Study conducted at six communities in southwestern North Carolina investigates the respiratory health status of residents whose households are located near an incinerator. This diary study...
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Use of solvents in industries in Korea: experience in Sinpyeong-Jangrim industrial complex
Objectives: To identify the most popular solvent and typical type of solvent work among solvent-using workplaces in Korea. Methods: In practice, 862 solvent-using workshops in Sinpyeong-Jangrim industrial comple...
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Supplemental Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization Through a Collateral Omental Artery: Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Purpose: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of supplemental transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) through the extrahepatic collateral omental artery (OA) for the tr...
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Altered findings of hepatic arteriography after radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma: comparison of pre-ablation and post-ablation angiograms
To evaluate the altered findings of hepatic arteriography after radiofrequency (RF) ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma which can potentially influence subsequent transcatheter arterial chemoembolization.
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Air pollution, socioeconomic position, and emergency hospital visits for asthma in Seoul, Korea
Some epidemiological literature has observed that air pollution effects on health differed across regional or individual socioeconomic position. This study evaluated whether regional and individual socioeconom...
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The effect of sociodemographic factors on infant mortality according to cause of death: a birth cohort in Seoul, Korea, 1999–2003
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of socioeconomic status and demographic factors on infant mortality, classified by cause of death, in a group of children born in Seoul, Korea during 1999–2003.
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Susceptibility to air pollution effects on mortality in Seoul, Korea: A case-crossover analysis of individual-level effect modifiers
Air pollution's mortality effects may differ by subpopulation; however, few studies have investigated this issue in Asia. We investigated susceptibility to air pollutants on total, cardiovascular, and respirat...
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Lead and Cadmium Exposure Assessment Using Biomarkers Collected from Children Living in an Industrial Complex Area in Korea
Children are particularly vulnerable to adverse health effects associated with heavy metal exposure. The goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between proximity to an industry complex and bloo...
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Transcatheter arterial embolisation for the management of obstetric haemorrhage associated with placental abnormality in 40 cases
To evaluate pelvic artery embolisation (PAE) in the emergency management of intractable postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) associated with placenta accreta (PA).
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Diagnostic performances of shear wave elastography: which parameter to use in differential diagnosis of solid breast masses?
To evaluate which shear wave elastography (SWE) parameter proves most accurate in the differential diagnosis of solid breast masses.
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Open AccessPrevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome among Korean Workers by Occupational Group: Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010
The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome has increased rapidly in South Korea over the past 10 years. However, the occurrence of the metabolic syndrome in workers grouped according to the specific type of work...
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Shear-wave elastography in the diagnosis of solid breast masses: what leads to false-negative or false-positive results?
To investigate the factors that have an effect on false-positive or false-negative shear-wave elastography (SWE) results in solid breast masses.
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Open AccessDiscordance in Spirometric Interpretations Based on Korean and Non-Korean Reference Equations
Korean regression models for spirometric reference values are different from those of other ethnic groups. The purpose of this study was to evaluate discordance in spirometric interpretations based on using Ko...
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Open AccessEffectiveness of a Comprehensive Stress Management Program to Reduce Work-Related Stress in a Medium-Sized Enterprise
To assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive workplace stress management program consisting of participatory action-oriented training (PAOT) and individual management.
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The impact of heat, cold, and heat waves on hospital admissions in eight cities in Korea
Although the impact of temperature on mortality is well documented, relatively fewer studies have evaluated the associations of temperature with morbidity outcomes such as hospital admissions, and most studies...
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Open AccessHigh lead exposure in two leaded bronze ingot foundry workers
Awareness about lead poisoning in South Korea has increased; however, occupational exposures occurring in small-scale businesses have not been thoroughly investigated. We report two cases of high lead exposure...
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Open AccessThe effect of applying ethnicity-specific spirometric reference equations to Asian migrant workers in Korea
Asian migrant workers in Korea have various ethnicities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference in spirometric interpretation made using the set of third National Health and Nutrition Examina...
