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View article: Therapeutic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Selective Nerve Block on Chronic Cervical Radiculopathy
Therapeutic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Selective Nerve Block on Chronic Cervical Radiculopathy Open
Background and Objectives: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) manifests as pain and sensorimotor disturbances in the upper extremities, often resulting from nerve root compression due to intervertebral disc herniation, degenerative changes, or tr…
View article: The Association of Free Testosterone with Sarcopenic Obesity in Community-Dwelling Older Men: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Association of Free Testosterone with Sarcopenic Obesity in Community-Dwelling Older Men: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background and Objectives: Sarcopenic obesity, a clinical condition coexisting with obesity and sarcopenia, is associated with a high risk of functional impairment, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality. A decline in age-related…
View article: Obesity, Physical Performance, Balance Confidence, and Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Results from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study
Obesity, Physical Performance, Balance Confidence, and Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Results from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study Open
Obesity affects physical functions in numerous ways. We aimed to evaluate the association between obesity and falls, physical performance, and balance confidence in community-dwelling older adults. Using first-year baseline data from the K…
View article: The Impact of the Physical Activity Level on Sarcopenic Obesity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
The Impact of the Physical Activity Level on Sarcopenic Obesity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Open
Previous studies have reported that low levels of physical activity result in sarcopenic obesity (SO). However, the effects of specific intensities of physical activity on SO and the optimal amount of physical activity for lowering the pre…
View article: Stroke-Related Sarcopenia: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Tools
Stroke-Related Sarcopenia: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Tools Open
Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength and can be categorized as either primary or secondary. Patients who have experienced a stroke may develop sarcopenia, which can adversely impact their function…
View article: Acute cricopharyngeal achalasia after general anesthesia in myotonic dystrophy: A case report
Acute cricopharyngeal achalasia after general anesthesia in myotonic dystrophy: A case report Open
Rationale: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM-1) is a progressive multisystem genetic disorder that causes myotonia and both distal limb and facial/neck muscle weakness by expanding the CTG repeats of the DMPK gene in chromosome 19q13.3. Genera…
View article: Impact of Vitamin B12 Insufficiency on the Incidence of Sarcopenia in Korean Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study
Impact of Vitamin B12 Insufficiency on the Incidence of Sarcopenia in Korean Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study Open
The longitudinal effect of B12 insufficiency on sarcopenia has not yet been investigated in older adults. We aimed to study the impact of B12 levels on alterations in muscle mass, function and strength over two years. Non-sarcopenic older …
View article: Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Open
Background: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), a systemic inflammatory biomarker, has been associated with poorer outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients. The present study was designed to expand these findings by investigating the a…
View article: Central obesity is associated with lower prevalence of sarcopenia in older women, but not in men: a cross-sectional study
Central obesity is associated with lower prevalence of sarcopenia in older women, but not in men: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Obesity is a chronic disease that causes various medical health problems, increases morbidity, and reduces the quality of life. Obesity (especially central obesity) in older adults is expected to act with the development of sarc…
View article: Does Unilateral Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Affect the Association between Lumbar Spinal Muscle Morphometry and Bone Mineral Density?
Does Unilateral Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Affect the Association between Lumbar Spinal Muscle Morphometry and Bone Mineral Density? Open
Age-related degenerative changes lead to a gradual decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) and muscle mass. We aimed to assess the effects of decreased BMD and lumbar denervation on lumbar spinal muscle morphometry and the relationship betw…
View article: Effect of Multimodal Intervention Care on Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer Compared To Conventional Management (MIRACLE): An Open-Label, Parallel, Randomized, Phase 2 Trial
Effect of Multimodal Intervention Care on Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer Compared To Conventional Management (MIRACLE): An Open-Label, Parallel, Randomized, Phase 2 Trial Open
Background: the context and purpose of the studyCancer cachexia (CC) is a multifactorial process characterized by progressive weight loss, muscle mass, and fat tissue wasting, which adversely affects the quality of life and survival of pat…
View article: Impact of Vitamin B12 Insufficiency on Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Korean Adults
Impact of Vitamin B12 Insufficiency on Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Korean Adults Open
Vitamin B12 (B12) is involved as a cofactor in the synthesis of myelin. A lack of B12 impairs peripheral nerve production, which can contribute to sarcopenia. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between …
View article: Potential Therapeutic Strategies and Substances for Facial Nerve Regeneration Based on Preclinical Studies
Potential Therapeutic Strategies and Substances for Facial Nerve Regeneration Based on Preclinical Studies Open
Despite advances in microsurgical technology and an improved understanding of nerve regeneration, obtaining satisfactory results after facial nerve injury remains a difficult clinical problem. Among existing peripheral nerve regeneration s…
View article: Association of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Morphometry with Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Association of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Morphometry with Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Open
The objective of this study was to assess the cross-sectional areas (CSA) of lumbar paraspinal muscles and their fatty degeneration in adults with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) diagnosed with chronic radiculopathy, compare th…
View article: Steroids plus antiviral agents are more effective than steroids alone in the treatment of severe Bell’s palsy patients over 40 years of age
Steroids plus antiviral agents are more effective than steroids alone in the treatment of severe Bell’s palsy patients over 40 years of age Open
Objective The effectiveness of the combination of steroids and antiviral agents in the treatment of Bell’s palsy remains unclear. This study evaluated the therapeutic effect of combination therapy in severe Bell’s palsy patients and assess…
View article: Hiccups triggered by bladder filling after bilateral pontine hemorrhage
Hiccups triggered by bladder filling after bilateral pontine hemorrhage Open
Introduction: A hiccup is myoclonus of a sudden involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. Hiccups have various causes, and brain stem stroke is one of the causes of central hiccups. Certain types of hiccups are caused by diseases that can …
View article: Trunk fat mass correlates with balance and physical performance in a community-dwelling elderly population
Trunk fat mass correlates with balance and physical performance in a community-dwelling elderly population Open
This study aimed to investigate whether trunk fat mass measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) correlates with balance and physical performance. This study utilized 2-year baseline data pertaining to 3014 participants from t…
View article: Association between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive function in the elderly Korean population
Association between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive function in the elderly Korean population Open
It is well known that vitamin D (VitD) plays an important role in bone and calcium metabolism in the human body. VitD has additional roles in the body including modulation of cell growth, neurogenesis, neuroprotection, detoxification, immu…
View article: Evaluation of Factors Associated With Favorable Outcomes in Adults With Bell Palsy
Evaluation of Factors Associated With Favorable Outcomes in Adults With Bell Palsy Open
Multiple logistic regression analysis in this study suggests that multiple clinical factors are associated with favorable outcomes in patients with Bell palsy.
View article: Association between MicroRNA-4669 Polymorphism and Ischemic Stroke in a Korean Population
Association between MicroRNA-4669 Polymorphism and Ischemic Stroke in a Korean Population Open
Recent studies have explored the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in microRNAs (miRNAs) and ischemic stroke (IS). In particular, the associations of rs2910164 (miRNA-146A), rs11614913 (miRNA-196A2), and rs3746444 …
View article: Association between asymmetry in lower extremity lean mass and functional mobility in older adults living in the community
Association between asymmetry in lower extremity lean mass and functional mobility in older adults living in the community Open
The asymmetry in lower extremity strength is known to be related to the functional mobility in older adults living in the community. However, little is known about the association between lower extremity lean mass asymmetry and functional …
View article: Correlations Between Values of Articulation Tests and Language Tests for Children With Articulation Disorder in Korea
Correlations Between Values of Articulation Tests and Language Tests for Children With Articulation Disorder in Korea Open
This study suggests that articulation abilities and language abilities might be correlated in children with articulation disorder.
View article: Relationship Between Obesity and Balance in the Community-Dwelling Elderly Population
Relationship Between Obesity and Balance in the Community-Dwelling Elderly Population Open
Introduction Although there are similar characteristics between obese individuals and fall-susceptible population, little is known about relationships between body weight and risk factors for fall, particularly in the elderly population. T…
View article: Asymmetric atrophy of cervical multifidus muscles in patients with chronic unilateral cervical radiculopathy
Asymmetric atrophy of cervical multifidus muscles in patients with chronic unilateral cervical radiculopathy Open
The purpose of this study was to assess whether the asymmetry of cervical multifidus muscles occurred in radiculopathy patients, and if it did, whether it was related to the chronicity of unilateral cervical radiculopathy by assessing the …
View article: <p>Preparation and evaluation of tacrolimus-loaded thermosensitive solid lipid nanoparticles for improved dermal distribution</p>
Preparation and evaluation of tacrolimus-loaded thermosensitive solid lipid nanoparticles for improved dermal distribution Open
Background: Tacrolimus (TCR), also known as FK-506, is a biopharmaceutics classification system (BCS) class II drug that is insoluble in water because of its high log P values. After dermal application, TCR remains in the stratum corneum a…
View article: Acute cholecystitis as a rare and overlooked complication in stroke patients
Acute cholecystitis as a rare and overlooked complication in stroke patients Open
Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a rare but possible medical complication found in stroke patients. As many stroke patients present with neurologic symptoms, such as altered mental status, motor weakness, global aphasia, or dysarthria, clinical…