- The Perspectives on Development of Korean Quality Measurement Tools for Geriatric Hospitals
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Kim DH, Jang HJ, Jang JS, Cho KH
- KMID: 2338929
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):191-200.
The payment system such as national long term care insurance for the elderly and per diem rate for geriatric hospitals introduced in 2008 has greatly changed the Korean medical system... -
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- A Case of Intracardiac Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Presenting with Functional Tricuspid Valve Stenosis Accompanied with Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
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Yoo CH, Kim SH, Kim KC, Kim JK, Kim IS, Kang W
- KMID: 2338938
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):255-258.
Intracardiac metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma with functional tricuspid valve stenosis is not common. Furthermore, hepatopulmonary syndrome associated with hepatocellular carcinoma is rarely encountered. We present a case of intracardiac metastasis of... -
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- Successful Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura with Recurrent Transient Ischemic Attacks in Old Age
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Ku BD, Kim HY
- KMID: 2338937
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):251-254.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP) is an uncommon fatal disorder of young adults characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, fluctuating neurologic dysfunction, fever, and renal dysfunction. The fluctuating neurologic dysfunction, which is... -
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- Splenic Infarction, and Common Hepatic Artery and Pulmonary Emboli after Histoacryl(R)(N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) Injection for Control of Variceal Bleeding
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Nam KS, Choi GJ, Cheong HI, Yang SW, Kwak DM, Park SM, Yoon JH, Lee KS, Choi HS, Kwon HC, Nam SW
- KMID: 2338936
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):246-250.
Bleeding from esophageal and gastric varices is a life-threatening complication for patients with liver cirrhosis. Endoscopic injection of Histoacryl(R)(N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) has been reported to be an effective therapy for variceal bleeding;... -
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- The Attitudes of Primary Caregivers of Critically Ill Elderly Patients on Do-Not-Resuscitate Status
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Kim SH, Kim SH
- KMID: 2338932
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):215-221.
BACKGROUND: A questionnaire for the primary caregivers of critically ill elderly patients on Do-Not-Resuscitate(DNR) status was developed. METHODS: The survey was administered to 132 primary caregivers of critically ill elderly patients... -
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- Usefulness of the Frailty and Modified Barthel Indexes in the Assessment of Care Grades in Geriatric Long-term Care Service
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Kim WS, Shin HI
- KMID: 2338931
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):207-214.
BACKGROUND: There are no additional objective tools to double-check the care grades and to assess a subject's medical status except a statement of the doctor's view in the assessment of... -
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- Clinical Features of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Elderly Patients in Korea
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Choi MS, Lee DH
- KMID: 2338933
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):222-226.
BACKGROUND: Manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) range from mild episodes of heartburn and acid regurgitation to chronic mucosal inflammation with esophagitis. It has been suggested that elderly patients may present... -
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- A Case of Persistent Trigeminal Artery Presenting as Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
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Jo KD, Kim WB, Ahn JH, Kim HJ
- KMID: 2338939
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):259-262.
The persistent trigeminal artery(PTA) is the most common type of persistent carotid-basilar anastomosis, usually diagnosed by cerebral angiography or autopsy. PTA is usually associated with hypoplasia or atresia of the... -
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- The Pattern of Cognitive Impairment Associated with the Motor Subtype in Parkinson's Disease
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Kim JS, Lee KH, Lee SJ, Song IU, Kim YI, Lee KS
- KMID: 2338934
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):227-234.
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have found over-representation of a postural instability and gait difficulty(PIGD) motor subtype in Parkinsons disease with dementia(PD-D). METHODS: One hundred twenty patients with Parkinson's disease(PD) were included in... -
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- Expression Change of Complement Regulator Genes of the Human Astrocytoma Cell Line after A beta1-42 and Interferon Gamma Administration
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Choi YS, Kim SH
- KMID: 2338935
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):235-245.
BACKGROUND: We determined the changes of complement regulator gene expression in the amyloid-beta1-42(A beta1-42) and interferon-gamma(IFN-gamma)-stimulated human astrocytoma cell line. METHODS: The human astrocytoma cell line, U373MG, was stimulated with IFN-gamma(62.5-1,000U/ml)... -
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- The Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Associated with Age and Body Mass Index in Healthy Koreans
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Kang HS, Nam SW, Lee SE, Kwon HC, Park SM, Yang SU, Youn JW, Yu JW, Lee KS, Rah S
- KMID: 2338930
- J Korean Geriatr Soc.
- 2008 Dec;12(4):201-206.
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity is increasing year after year in Korean; and gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is increasing in this population as well. The aim of this study is to... -
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