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View article: Diagnostic Value of the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test and Other Functional Measures in Patients with Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Diagnostic Value of the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test and Other Functional Measures in Patients with Arteriosclerosis Obliterans Open
Background/Objectives: Physical examination techniques are commonly used for the diagnosis and evaluation of Arteriosclerosis Obliterans (ASO). However, these methods do not objectively reflect the degree of claudication or functional impa…
View article: Possible sarcopenia is related to leisure-time physical activity but not to occupational activity
Possible sarcopenia is related to leisure-time physical activity but not to occupational activity Open
These findings demonstrate that PS is inversely related to leisure-time PA but not to occupational PA among middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that PA programs that focus specifically on leisure-time activities may be necessary to pr…
View article: Comparison of chemoport and Hickman central venous catheters in patients with hematological cancer
Comparison of chemoport and Hickman central venous catheters in patients with hematological cancer Open
For immunocompromised patients with hematological malignancies, chemoport usage may reduce the occurrence of infections, ensuring the long-term maintenance of vascular access. Furthermore, the average reinsertion rate of both groups was co…
View article: Association of HOMA-IR Versus TyG Index with Diabetes in Individuals Without Underweight or Obesity
Association of HOMA-IR Versus TyG Index with Diabetes in Individuals Without Underweight or Obesity Open
Background: There are higher numbers of Asian individuals with metabolically obese, normal weight (MONW) who are susceptible to diabetes than other ethnic groups. The homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) has been u…
View article: Sarcopenia severity is related to arterial stiffness and hypertension in older Korean population without underweight and obesity: population based cross-sectional study
Sarcopenia severity is related to arterial stiffness and hypertension in older Korean population without underweight and obesity: population based cross-sectional study Open
Background Aging and obesity are considered causes of arterial stiffness, which triggers hypertension in the older population. However, a substantial number of older adults without obesity have hypertension, suggesting that arterial stiffn…
View article: Review of Scoring Systems for Predicting 30-Day Mortality in Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Review of Scoring Systems for Predicting 30-Day Mortality in Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open
Among the models for predicting mortality in patients with rAAA, the ERAS model demonstrated the highest AUC value; however, significant differences were only observed between ERAS and Hardman indices. This study may help develop strategie…
View article: Impact of insertion into the left internal jugular vein in chemoport-associated infections: a retrospective single-center study of 1690 cases
Impact of insertion into the left internal jugular vein in chemoport-associated infections: a retrospective single-center study of 1690 cases Open
We analyzed chemoport insertion procedures to evaluate infectious morbidity and factors causing infection. This single-center retrospective study included 1690 cases of chemoport implantation between January 2017 and December 2020. Overall…
View article: Benefit in physical function and quality of life to nonsurgical treatment of varicose veins: Pilot study
Benefit in physical function and quality of life to nonsurgical treatment of varicose veins: Pilot study Open
BACKGROUND Studies on varicose veins have focused its effects on physical function; however, whether nonsurgical treatments alter muscle oxygenation or physical function remains unclear. Moreover, the differences in such functions between …
View article: The difference in work stress and physical and mental health between young adult male field and office workers
The difference in work stress and physical and mental health between young adult male field and office workers Open
This study investigated the differences in physical and mental health and work stress between field and office workers. Although considerable research has examined the effects of work on physical and mental health individually, there remai…
View article: Relationship between Living Environments and Recreational Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity Engagement in the Older Korean Population
Relationship between Living Environments and Recreational Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity Engagement in the Older Korean Population Open
Objectives: This study aimed to explore the relationship between living environments, such as regions, towns and dwelling types, and recreational moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (RMVPA) engagement in the older Korean population.Meth…
View article: Nonlinear Associations between Physical Function, Physical Activity, Sleep, and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Nonlinear Associations between Physical Function, Physical Activity, Sleep, and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults Open
The purpose of this study is to examine how physical function, physical activity, and sleep are related to depressive symptoms in older adults using a nonlinear model. The participants were 283 Korean older adults aged 65 and older who met…
View article: The Triglyceride-Glucose Index is Independently Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in the Geriatric Population, Regardless of Obesity and Sex
The Triglyceride-Glucose Index is Independently Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in the Geriatric Population, Regardless of Obesity and Sex Open
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) negatively affects several risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This cross-sectional study investigated whether the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, which reflects IR, was independently associa…
View article: Health Provider’s Feedback on Physical Activity Surveillance Using Wearable Device-Smartphone Application for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome; a 12-Week Randomized Control Study
Health Provider’s Feedback on Physical Activity Surveillance Using Wearable Device-Smartphone Application for Adults with Metabolic Syndrome; a 12-Week Randomized Control Study Open
Overall, 12 weeks of telephonic counseling intervention using wearable device-based physical activity confirmation improved the damaged metabolic components of patients with metabolic syndrome. Telephonic intervention can help increase phy…
View article: Comparison between Kissing Stents and Direct Surgical Bypass for Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
Comparison between Kissing Stents and Direct Surgical Bypass for Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease Open
Except for special cases wherein endovascular revascularization is difficult, kissing stents are more advantageous for TASC II C and D lesions.
View article: Triglyceride–Glucose Index as a Potential Indicator of Sarcopenic Obesity in Older People
Triglyceride–Glucose Index as a Potential Indicator of Sarcopenic Obesity in Older People Open
Purpose: This population-based cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether the triglyceride–glucose index (TyG index) is associated with sarcopenic obesity (SO) and whether it would be a helpful indicator of SO. Methods: A total of 38…
View article: Association between Cognitive Decline and Ten Heavy Metals
Association between Cognitive Decline and Ten Heavy Metals Open
Chaelyn Lim, Seungho Lee, Sang Min Seo, Kyung Won Park, Gwon-Min Kim, Byeong Moo Choe, Byoung-Gwon Kim, Hyun Ju Lim, and Young-Seoub Hong. J Environ Health Sci. 2022;48:306-14. https://doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2022.48.6.306
View article: Effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Resistance Exercise Intervention on Physical and Brain Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women
Effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Resistance Exercise Intervention on Physical and Brain Function in Middle-Aged and Older Women Open
This study investigated the effectiveness of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with resistance exercise training (ERT) and resistance exercise training (RT) on physical and brain function in middle-aged and older women. Method: Forty-eig…
View article: Nonlinear Association between Physical Function and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Women with Low Muscle Mass
Nonlinear Association between Physical Function and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Women with Low Muscle Mass Open
PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the nonlinear relationship between physical function and body composition in older women with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and low muscle mass (LMM). Early prediction of sarcopenic MCI is important…
View article: Comparing carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting: retrospective single-center analysis
Comparing carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting: retrospective single-center analysis Open
In elective surgery, CAS and CEA had the same effect of preventing cerebral infarction with no difference in postoperative complications.
View article: Use of the Visceral Adiposity Index as an Indicator of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults: Comparison with Body Mass Index
Use of the Visceral Adiposity Index as an Indicator of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults: Comparison with Body Mass Index Open
The visceral adiposity index (VAI) was recently introduced to quantify visceral fat accumulation and dysfunction. This cross-sectional study explored whether the VAI is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults and compa…
View article: Diagnostic significance of calf circumference in sarcopenia of healthy korean adult males
Diagnostic significance of calf circumference in sarcopenia of healthy korean adult males Open
This study aimed to determine the relationship between sarcopenia and physical function, and the best method of diagnosing sarcopenia in healthy adults. Early prevention of sarcopenia is important; however, no studies have been conducted i…
View article: The Anthropometric Measure ‘A Body Shape Index’ May Predict the Risk of Osteoporosis in Middle-Aged and Older Korean People
The Anthropometric Measure ‘A Body Shape Index’ May Predict the Risk of Osteoporosis in Middle-Aged and Older Korean People Open
A body shape index (ABSI) is a recently introduced index of abdominal adiposity, relative to body mass index and height, and represents an alternative to body mass index and waist circumference. We aimed to determine whether ABSI is associ…
View article: <i>MTHFR, As3MT</i> and <i>GSTO1</i> Polymorphisms Influencing Arsenic Metabolism in Residents Near Abandoned Metal Mines in South Korea
<i>MTHFR, As3MT</i> and <i>GSTO1</i> Polymorphisms Influencing Arsenic Metabolism in Residents Near Abandoned Metal Mines in South Korea Open
Ulziikhishig Surenbaatar, Byoung-Gwon Kim, Hyun-Jin Son, Seong-Sik Cho, Gwon-Min Kim, Hyoun-Ju Lim, Jung-Yeon Kwon, Ki-Hwan Kim, and Young-Seoub Hong. J Environ Health Sci. 2021;47:530-9. https://doi.org/10.5668/JEHS.2021.47.6.530
View article: The A Body Shape Index Might Be a Stronger Predictor of Chronic Kidney Disease Than BMI in a Senior Population
The A Body Shape Index Might Be a Stronger Predictor of Chronic Kidney Disease Than BMI in a Senior Population Open
The A Body Shape Index (ABSI) was recently introduced to quantify abdominal adiposity relative to the body mass index (BMI) and height. This cross-sectional study was performed to explore whether the ABSI is linked to chronic kidney diseas…
View article: Multi-Component Intervention Program on Habitual Physical Activity Parameters and Cognitive Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Multi-Component Intervention Program on Habitual Physical Activity Parameters and Cognitive Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Age-related dementia refers to a state in which someone experiences multiple cognitive function impairment due to degenerative brain disease, and which causes difficulties in their daily life or social life. Dementia is the most common and…
View article: Effects of ICT-Based Multicomponent Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Effects of ICT-Based Multicomponent Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study Open
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View article: An Association between Lower Extremity Function and Cognitive Frailty: A Sample Population from the KFACS Study
An Association between Lower Extremity Function and Cognitive Frailty: A Sample Population from the KFACS Study Open
The present study aimed to define the physical function and lipid profile for physical and cognitive frailty in community-dwelling Korean older adults. A total of 229 participants (age = 76.76 ± 3.72 years; body mass index = 24.83 ± 3.15) …
View article: Relationships of Fat and Muscle Mass with Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Relationships of Fat and Muscle Mass with Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study Open
This cross-sectional pilot study aimed to assess the relationships of fat and muscle mass with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults. Serum creatinine concentration was used to measure estimated glomerular filtration rate (mL/min/1.…
View article: Effects of ICT-based Multi-Cognition Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Elder Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study (Preprint)
Effects of ICT-based Multi-Cognition Program on Body Composition and Cognitive Function in Elder Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Although the elderly have more time and exercise opportunities compared to other age groups, they tend to be inactive and passive towards exercise, resulting in low actual exercise rates. Furthermore, simple repetitive exercise…