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Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS)-inflammation of the liver capsule (Perihepatitis) associated with genital tract infection-occurs in 4~14% of patients with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Generally presenting as sharp, pleuritic right upper quadrant...
BACKGROUND: Menstruation is often regarded as a privilege for women allowing reproductive activity. However, abrupt hormonal fluctuations in menstrual cycle may cause distressing physical and psychological symptoms such as premenstrual...
BACKGROUND: There are few studies about association between the metabolic syndrome and smoking status (onset of smoking, duration, number of cigarettes per day, pack-years) in long-term smokers. And CRP level,...
BACKGROUND: The incidence of obesity is acutely increasing resulting in increased mortality rate and medical expenses among Koreans. But it is rare to find effective obesity management program, that are...
BACKGROUND: The objective of the current study was to evaluate the association between fatty liver and osteoporosis in Korean postmenopausal women.
METHODS: We examined postmenopausal women who participated in a health...
BACKGROUND: The relationship of lifestyle and socioeconomic factors with weight change over 4 years in Korean middle-aged group was assessed.
METHODS: A total of 1,167 men, aged 40~59 years, were selected...