- The Issues on Dual Punishment of Medical Institution and Proffesional
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Park HK
- KMID: 2137815
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):758-760.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.758
Physicians are under an excessive control of relevant laws because they have sublime social responsibilities to take care of the health and life of patients. Physicians managing medical institutions are... -
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- Current Situation of Tuberculosis and Its Control in Korea
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Kim HJ
- KMID: 2137816
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):762-772.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.762
The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) has declined owing to the establishment of national tuberculosis (TB) program in 1962, introduction of short course chemotherapy in mid 1980's, economic development, and nationwide... -
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- Comparison of Guidelines for the Management of Tuberculosis: Korea, United States, and World Helath Organization
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Shim TS
- KMID: 2137818
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):781-789.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.781
One-third of the world population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prevalence of TB is still increasing worldwide,... -
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- New Diagnostic Methods for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection
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Shin DH
- KMID: 2137817
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):773-780.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.773
Rapid and accurate diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in symptomatic patients is important for the global tuberculosis control strategies. Despite the enormous global burden of TB and the overall low rates... -
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- Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis
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Yim JJ
- KMID: 2137819
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):790-798.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.790
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), resistant to at least both isoniazid and rifampicin, poses a serious threat to global health because it requires treatment for a long duration and frequent hospitalization, and... -
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- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
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Koh WJ, Kwon OJ
- KMID: 2137821
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):806-816.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.806
As the prevalence of tuberculosis declines, the proportion of mycobacterial lung disease due to nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is increasing worldwide. In Korea, M. avium complex and M. abscessus account for... -
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- Psychiatric Treatment of Chronic Pain
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Han JH
- KMID: 2137823
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):825-834.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.825
Although pain is not only a physical but also an emotional and cognitive distress, psychiatric management of pain has commonly been overlooked. In this article the author will review the... -
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- Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
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Kim YH
- KMID: 2137824
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):837-845.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.837
Atiarrhythmic drugs that are currently in use are not only frequently ineffective at eliminating atrial fibrillation (AF), but also life-threatening in some patients. However, the accumulating clinical experience along with... -
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- Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Failure
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Ahn BM
- KMID: 2137825
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):846-853.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.846
Acetaminophen (AAP) is an antipyretic and analgesic agent, which is sold under many brand names including Tylenol. Although AAP rarely induces hepatotoxicity by an idiosyncratic mechanism, it is one of... -
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- The Operation of Facial Bone Fractures
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Lee YH, Jin US
- KMID: 2137822
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):817-824.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.817
Plastic surgeons who perform reconstructive surgery of facial injuries have a dual responsibility: repair of the aesthetic defect and restoration of the function. The third goal is to minimize the... -
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- Endobronchial Tuberculosis
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Chung HS
- KMID: 2137820
- J Korean Med Assoc.
- 2006 Sep;49(9):799-805.
- doi: 10.5124/jkma.2006.49.9.799
Endobronchial tuberculosis is defined as a specific inflammation of the trachea or major bronchi caused by tubercle bacilli. Active disease can be diagnosed when certain endobronchial lesions-such as whitish gelatinous... -
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