Yonsei medical journal
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Yonsei medical journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEpithelial wound healing after cataract surgery comparing two different topical fluoroquinolones.
To compare the epithelial wound healing response of two preservative-free fluoroquinolones, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin, in patients who underwent cataract surgery. ⋯ There were no differences on epithelial wound healing comparing these two different fluoroquinolones at the incision site of cataract surgery.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of dexmedetomidine on sevoflurane requirements and emergence agitation in children undergoing ambulatory surgery.
Dexmedetomidine, a potent selective α2-adrenergic agonist, produces sedation and analgesia. This study was conducted to assess the effect of dexmedetomidine infusion on sevoflurane requirements, recovery profiles, and emergence agitation in children undergoing ambulatory surgery. ⋯ Intraoperative infusion of dexmedetomidine reduced sevoflurane requirements and decreased emergence agitation without delaying discharge in children undergoing ambulatory surgery. However, caution should be taken in regard to bradycardia and hypotension.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe immunogenicity of a single dose of hepatitis A virus vaccines (Havrix® and Epaxal®) in Korean young adults.
Assessing the immunogenicity of a single dose of hepatitis A virus (HAV) vaccines is important because some people receive only a single dose. However, previous studies have shown variable results and have not examined the effects of demographic characteristics other than gender. This study was performed to examine the immunogenicity of a single dose of HAV vaccine according to the vaccine type and demographic characteristics in young adults. ⋯ The seroconversion rate of single-dose HAV vaccines was low in men, particularly in those who received Epaxal. Our results suggest that gender effects should be considered when comparing the immunogenicity of different HAV vaccines.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of seasonal differences in testosterone and cortisol levels on pain responses under resting and anxiety conditions.
This study investigated whether hormones and pain perception are associated with exam anxiety, and also whether exam anxiety is affected by seasonal differences in testosterone and cortisol levels. ⋯ These results indicate that seasonal differences in testosterone and cortisol levels under anxiety and at rest may affect pain responses. These results also suggest that acute clinical pain may be relieved by managing anxiety that is related to a decrease of testosterone in spring and a large increase of cortisol in summer.
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Yonsei medical journal · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of an oral hygienic care program for stroke patients in the intensive care unit.
The effects of an oral hygienic care program (OHCP) have been reported in several diseases. However, no study exists investigating the influence of an OHCP on stroke patients or patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) has been reported, thus we sought to investigate the potential effect of an OHCP. ⋯ Our OHCP was effective in improving the oral hygienic status and periodontal health of stroke patients during their stay in the ICU. Therefore, we recommend administration of the OHCP for stroke patients during their stay in the ICU.