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BACKGROUND: Since the Korean Journal of Family Medicine (KJFM) started publishing in 1980, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized controlled studies (NRSs) consistently have increased in quality and quantity. Although...
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is fourth in prevalence of carcinoma and fourth most cause of death from malignant neoplasm, which has been increasing in Korea. In this study, we tried to...
Although vulnerable population such as cancer survivors, terminal patients, caregivers and immigrants have greater health needs, they don't receive enough health care services in our health care system. Continuous advances...
BACKGROUND: Whole body vibration exercise is currently being researched for potential therapeutic and exercise performance benefits. Little is known about the physiological effects of whole body vibration on humans. The...
BACKGROUND: Life style has been shown to improve risk factors comprising the metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a prime candidate for lifestyle modification utilizing the tools of exercise, nutritional therapy...
BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high fasting glucose level, is a common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases...