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Tips for Effective First Aid and Management of Burns

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com July 10, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Burns are skin diseases that can cause pain as well as severe scarring. If a large scar is left, psychological pain may come. In order to prevent the pain and severe scarring of these burns, treatment and correct management are more important than anything else. Together with Haidac experts, we learned about first aid and management methods that help speedy recovery and minimize burn scars.

Image｜Source: Clip Art Korea

Q. I am curious about the first aid method for getting burned.
Applying ice directly to the wound in the early stages should be avoided as it may cause additional skin necrosis. It is recommended to cool the injured area in running water at room temperature for about 20 minutes. If the wound is exposed to air, the pain gets worse, so it is recommended to cover the wound with a foam that can absorb the exudate to block the air and take painkillers.
– Haidaq Emergency Medicine Counseling Doctor Seongho Kim (Hwain Clinic)

Q. The burn wound hurts so much. How long will it last?
Burns are a very painful disease. The degree of pain is more severe the deeper the burn and the wider the wound. At the time of initial exposure to fire, the pain is primarily severe, and if the dead skin is peeled off and the raw flesh is exposed, the pain is bound to be severe continuously. The pain will continue until eventually the burn wound is covered with skin cells, and the amount of pain you feel will decrease as the wound heals.

If, after an injury, you experience more pain than you previously felt, if the burn dressing is not well maintained, if the wound is open, if the wound is infected, or if dermatitis causes additional damage to the surrounding skin. If it is peeled off, etc., you may suspect it. Accurate judgment is a part that requires examination by a burn specialist, so please visit a nearby burn clinic.
– Director Yang Jong-min, counseling doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Haidak (Yonsei Cha Oreum Clinic)

Q. Can I open a blister?
Wound blisters are not recommended to be picked on purpose, and it is recommended to dress the wound daily using antibiotic ointment and polyurethane foam. If the area around the lump is swollen and the pain is severe, it is an infection and must be treated at a hospital that sees burns.
– Haidaq Emergency Medicine Counseling Doctor Seongho Kim (Hwain Clinic)

Q. How should I manage to not leave scars?
The burn scar area does not sweat, so the skin is dry. It’s dry and itchy, so it’s easy to scratch and injure. Therefore, it is important to apply baby oil from time to time to sufficiently moisturize. If there is any sign of scarring, it is recommended to attach a silicone gel sheet.
– Director Oh Du-jong, a consultant at Haidak Plastic Surgery Clinic (Oh Du-jong Plastic Surgery Clinic)

After it heals, it will look red for 2 to 3 months, but at this time, pigmentation (scars) will occur when exposed to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, when going out, please cover the wound well with sunscreen or clothes. Also, if you apply a scar ointment, you can minimize scarring, so please refer to it.
– Haidaq Emergency Medicine Counseling Doctor Seongho Kim (Hwain Clinic)

* This article has been reconstructed from a Haidak expert’s answer.

Help = Haidak Counseling Doctor Seongho Kim (Emergency Medicine Specialist, Hwain Hospital), Haidak Counseling Doctor Jongmin Yang (Emergency Medicine Specialist, Yonsei Chaoreum Clinic), Haidak Counseling Doctor, Director Oh Doo-jong (Odujong Plastic Surgery Clinic, Plastic Surgery Specialist)

2023-07-10 12:00:00

#avoid #burn #scars.. #aid #management #건강톡톡

July 10, 2023 0 comments

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The Link Between Insulin and Obesity: Exploring the Role of Diet and Hormones

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com July 10, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Haidak Medical Reporter Director Kim Ji-seungㅣSource: Haidak

If you look at health-related news or articles these days, you can often hear that the average weight and obesity rate are gradually increasing worldwide. Medicine has developed and diet-related foods have increased incomparably to the past, so I would like to take the time to find out why this phenomenon occurs and whether there is a solution.

When we eat, a hormone called ‘insulin’ is released. You must have heard it a lot. One of the roles this insulin plays is to increase body fat. If our body is designed to store as much body fat as possible when we eat food, insulin should come out the most when we eat fat among carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Carbohydrates and protein are 4kcal per 1g, but fat is 9kcal per 1g, which is much higher in calories, so it is much more efficient to store fat as body fat than carbohydrates and proteins.

However, when you actually check the amount of insulin secretion when you eat carbohydrates, fat, and protein, the result is that insulin secretion is much less when you eat fat than when you eat carbohydrates or protein. That said, our bodies aren’t designed to store as much body fat as possible, but rather the other way around. The human body is not designed to be obese.

So, why is the population increasingly obese? The answer is that the type of food we eat has changed. As mentioned earlier, insulin works to increase body fat, but at the same time it also lowers blood sugar. When we eat carbohydrates, the carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the body, which raises blood sugar. At this time, the hormone insulin is released to lower blood sugar. If you eat a lot of carbohydrates and your blood sugar rises a lot, you need to lower your blood sugar a lot, so a lot of insulin is released. Simply put, if you eat a lot of carbohydrates, a lot of insulin is released and body fat increases, which leads to obesity.

Simply starving yourself to lose weight is less effective and very bad for your health. Most people are thin when they are young, then they become in their 30s and 40s, and as they get older, their constitution changes, their stomachs come out and their bodies change from the old ones. The reason is insulin resistance. Insulin lowers blood sugar levels and at the same time stores fat in the body, so you shouldn’t get too much of it.

Therefore, if you take dietary herbal medicine together with a carbohydrate-restricted diet, insulin efficiency gradually improves again, and you can get the effect of reducing insulin secretion. Through this, you can think of it as going back to the body of the past.

Written = Haidak Medical Reporter Kim Ji-seung (oriental medicine doctor)

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2023-07-10 02:00:00

#herbal #diet.. #main #culprit #obesity

July 10, 2023 0 comments

Health

The Negative Effects of Short-Form Viewing: Smartphone Addiction and Popcorn Brain Phenomenon

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com July 6, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Digital devices are indispensable in the daily life of modern people. This series was planned to ‘log out’ from various diseases caused by digital devices and media. We deliver fruitful information to keep you healthy in a daily life obsessed with digital devices.

Recently, ‘Short-form’, which consists of short videos of about 1 minute, is popular. Short form often contains provocative content because it needs to attract viewers’ attention in a short period of time. Experts are concerned that such content could adversely affect brain development and mental health. In particular, stimulating content causes smartphone addiction and induces the popcorn brain phenomenon, so caution is required.

Short-form viewing causes smartphone addiction and popcorn brain phenomenonㅣSource: Getty Image Bank
What is ‘Popcorn Brain’?
‘Popcorn brain’ is a term coined by Professor David Levy of the Graduate School of Information at the University of Washington, USA, and was first introduced by CNN in 2011. Just as popcorn explodes when it meets heat, the phenomenon in which the brain responds only to intense stimuli and becomes insensitive to daily life is called ‘popcorn brain’.

When exposed to stimulating images, the frontal lobe of the brain responds and dopamine is secreted. The problem is that the more you are exposed to it, the more you develop a tolerance and seek greater stimulation and lose interest in your daily life. It becomes difficult to read long sentences, and symptoms of not being able to concentrate on one action for a long time appear.

In addition, short-form viewing is known to induce tic-like behavioral syndrome. This is a syndrome in which tics and similar actions are repeated unconsciously while immersed in watching.

This phenomenon becomes more severe with age. This is because the younger the brain, the more active the brain development, and the greater the effect on the frontal lobe. In particular, in infancy, when the brain is not properly developed, it slows down the emotional development of communicating with others or makes it difficult to develop concentration and patience.

It’s good to set the viewing time
In order to prevent side effects caused by short-form viewing, it is good to set a time to watch. Toddlers should not be watched for more than 30 minutes at a time and 1 hour per day. For teenagers, we recommend watching no more than 2 hours a day.

Experts cite popcorn brain as one of the causes of smartphone addiction. If your child shows symptoms of smartphone addiction, it is a good way to help parents manage their time.

The following is the ‘Adolescent Smartphone Addiction Risk Self-diagnosis Scale’ developed by the National Information Society Agency. For each question, answer △not at all (1 point) △disagree (2 points) △yes (3 points) △very much so (4 points) to add up the points. A score of 41 or less is a general user group, a score of 42 to 44 is a potential risk user group, and a score of 45 or more is a high risk user group.

Smartphone Addiction ChecklistㅣSource: Haidak

2023-07-06 11:00:00

#Shortform #viewing #creates #popcorn #brain.. #Selfdiagnosis #test #highrisk #groups #로그아웃

July 6, 2023 0 comments

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Preventing and Treating Feline Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com June 28, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Feline anemia is a condition caused by a lack of red blood cells in the body. If, for some reason, your cat’s red blood cells are rapidly declining, or if their bone marrow makes fewer red blood cells than usual, they may be suffering from anemia.

Vaccination and taking repellents are essential to prevent anemia in cats｜Source: Getty Image Bank

If your gums or soles are pale, you should suspect anemia.
Symptoms of anemia in cats are similar to those in humans. Because the number of red blood cells that supplied oxygen to cells and organs decreased, they suffered from hypoxia and showed lethargy and fatigue than usual. They may also refuse to eat and have shortness of breath. Symptoms of jaundice may appear, and in some cases, bloody stools and hematuria may be seen. In addition, the inside of the gums, the soles of the feet, and the nose, which were red, become pale. If anemia is left unattended, the lack of oxygen in the body can lead to organ dysfunction, which can put the cat’s life at risk.

Anemia in cats is generally divided into two types, with different causes depending on the type. Regenerative anemia (hemolytic anemia) is a condition in which the amount of red blood cells lost is greater than the amount of red blood cells the cat’s bone marrow can produce. It is caused by congenital difficulties in red blood cell production due to genetic diseases such as Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK-Def), external factors such as organ damage or traumatic bleeding, parasitic infection, etc. Anemia can also occur if the mother cat and kittens have different blood types.

Pyruvate kinase deficiency is a condition in which pyruvate kinase, an essential enzyme substance that helps maintain red blood cells, is deficient, reducing the lifespan of red blood cells and causing them to disappear quickly, causing anemia. It is mainly found in Abyssinian and Somali cat breeds, and recently there have been reports that it is also frequently observed in Singapura and Bengal cats.

Non-regenerative anemia (aplastic anemia) is a condition in which the bone marrow fails to make red blood cells properly. Compared to regenerative anemia, the symptoms are more severe and the prognosis is poor. It is caused by a lack of iron in the body due to nutrient imbalance, or infection with feline leukemia virus or immunodeficiency virus. In particular, it is known that 30 to 65% of cats with chronic renal failure experience non-regenerative anemia.

Blood transfusion is for securing treatment time…removing the cause is the top priority
Feline anemia can be diagnosed simply by checking the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood with a blood test. In healthy cats, red blood cells account for 25 to 45 percent of the blood, and in anemic cats, the amount drops to less than 25 percent. After that, ultrasound, virus/parasite test, urine test, and bone marrow test can be additionally performed to find out the cause of anemia.

Treatment is to remove the cause of anemia first, but if the number of red blood cells is low when visiting the hospital, you must receive a blood transfusion. However, the purpose of blood transfusion is to secure time to treat the cause of anemia by replenishing insufficient red blood cells rather than curing the disease. If feline anemia is detected and treated early, the prognosis is good. However, due to the nature of anemia, there are no obvious symptoms, so it is difficult for companions to notice. That is why prevention is very important.

You should regularly take vaccines and repellents to prevent infectious diseases and parasites that cause anemia, and it is good to provide a balanced diet so that you do not have enough iron to make red blood cells. In addition, it is desirable to pay attention to the surrounding environment so that the cat is not stressed.

2023-06-28 06:06:00

#cat #lethargic #usual #pale #soles.. #Suspicion #cat #anemia

June 28, 2023 0 comments

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Skeeter Syndrome: When Mosquito Bites Turn Into a Serious Allergic Reaction

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com June 12, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Uninvited mosquitoes that came along with summer. When a mosquito bites, the bitten area swells and itches. This is an allergic reaction to the hirudin component in mosquito saliva, which naturally disappears after a certain period of time. However, there are people who have a severe allergic reaction, such as excessive swelling of the mosquito bite. In this case, Skeeter syndrome should be suspected.

Skeeter syndrome often appears in children with weakened immune systems｜Source: Getty Image Bank

Skeeter’s syndrome, which is accompanied by severe itching, can cause cellulitis if left untreated
Skeeter syndrome is a type of insect allergy, which is a local skin inflammation caused by components of mosquito saliva. Generally, mild itching lasts for 1 to 2 days after being bitten by a mosquito. However, in people with Skeeter syndrome, the entire area of the bite becomes red, visibly swollen, and severely itchy for about 10 days or longer. There are also cases where blisters form on the skin, like burns. In severe cases, secondary infections may develop into diseases such as cellulitis.

Cellulitis is one of the acute bacterial infections caused by bacteria invading the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Fever, chills, headache, red spots, etc. appear, and when the symptoms worsen, the red spots become clear and spread to the surroundings. If you touch the spread area, you can see that it is warm, soft, shiny, and swollen. Afterwards, pus may appear, and if left untreated, skin necrosis or sepsis or osteomyelitis may cause complications.

Skeeter syndrome mainly appears in children under elementary school age whose immune system is not complete. However, even healthy adults can suffer from Skeeter syndrome if their immunity is weakened due to excessive stress or low physical strength. In addition, Skeeter syndrome is greatly influenced by genetic factors, so the risk of Skeeter syndrome increases sharply if there is a person in the family who has Skeeter syndrome.

If you have any suspicious symptoms, go to the hospital immediately.
If you suspect Skeeter syndrome after being bitten by a mosquito, it is best to see a doctor immediately. This is because if treatment is delayed, the symptoms last longer and the risk of complications due to secondary infection increases. Also, even if the itching is severe, it is best not to scratch the lesion. Excessive scratching of the lesion can damage the internal tissue and exacerbate itching by secreting more inflammatory response substances. Therefore, it is good to relieve itching with ice packs.

Since Skeeter syndrome is an allergic reaction, it may cause shortness of breath or dizziness. In this case, it can lead to anaphylactic shock and can be life-threatening, so you need to visit the hospital for treatment. Skeeter syndrome is a disease for which there is no cure yet. Therefore, prevention is best. It is good to use mosquito repellent as much as possible and to minimize exposure of limbs by wearing long, bright clothes when outdoors. In addition, since mosquitoes like sweat, it is also helpful to take a shower frequently in the summer and manage your weight if you are overweight.

2023-06-12 10:02:00

#site #mosquito #bite #suddenly #severely #swollen.. #suspect #disease

June 12, 2023 0 comments

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Digital Isolation Syndrome: The Negative Impact of Excessive Smartphone Use on Mental Health

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com June 8, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Shortly after the advent of the smartphone, our daily lives changed rapidly. If I had to pinpoint one field that had changed the most, it would be ‘communication’. In the past, when I met a friend, most of the time we talked face-to-face. But now, even when you meet friends, it’s not uncommon for them all to talk on their smartphones or just stare at their smartphones without talking at all. Although the body is in the same place, it seems as if each person is in a different space. Some even say, “No matter how close and comfortable you are, it’s uncomfortable to have a face-to-face conversation.” This is the so-called “digital isolation syndrome”.

Digital Isolation Syndrome is caused by smartphone overuseㅣSource: Getty Imagebank

Digital Isolation Syndrome, disconnected from society
Digital isolation syndrome (Digital isolated syndrome) is a representative phenomenon that appears when smartphone addiction or smartphone overdependence is present. To explain the symptoms, people get used to communicating with other people conveniently through their smartphones, so meeting people in person becomes uncomfortable and neglecting real human relationships. In the end, they isolate themselves from the real world, and after that, they have difficulties in human relationships and social life that directly communicate with others.

Since the pandemic of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), the digital isolation syndrome of domestic smartphone users has worsened. According to the 2021 Korea University Anam Hospital Endocrinology Professor Bae Jae-hyun’s ‘Digital Media Overuse and Health Forum’ announced ‘Digital Media Overuse’, according to the domestic smartphone overuse (more than 4 hours on average) before and after the COVID-19 pandemic It was revealed that it increased significantly from 38% to 63.6%. Considering that digital isolation syndrome is the first symptom of smartphone overuse or overdependence, it is also interpreted to mean that the number of people suffering from digital isolation syndrome is increasing during Corona 19.

In fact, according to the survey results announced by the Ministry of Science and ICT in 2022, 24% of domestic smartphone users are at risk of smartphone overdependence. The risk group for smartphone overdependence is the sum of the potential risk group and the high-risk group. The potential risk group is the stage where problems occur in daily life due to weakened control over smartphone use. indicates each step in which a serious problem occurs. In the case of digital isolation syndrome, it belongs to the potential risk group for smartphone overdependence.

Excessive smartphone dependence…causing loneliness and depression
Digital Isolation Syndrome also adversely affects mental health. According to a study published in 2019 by researchers at the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA, the more dependent on the world in the smartphone and the more distant from the real world, the greater the risk of experiencing ‘severe loneliness and depression’. Research shows that excessive use of smartphones leads to dependence and develops into addiction. This causes depression and loneliness, and these negative emotions cause difficulties in human relationships and make us dependent on smartphones again. It is a series of vicious cycles.

Also, in 2018, researchers at the University of San Francisco in the US argued that smartphone addiction has the same adverse effects as other types of addiction, such as gambling and shopping. According to the research team’s explanation, smartphone addiction shows the same neurological findings as addiction to oxytocin, a narcotic analgesic.

This is especially true for social media addiction. One of the typical symptoms of social media addiction, according to the researchers, is that ‘not being able to access social media causes anxiety, affects interpersonal relationships, and makes people feel more comfortable in online relationships than in real relationships’. This is the same as the symptoms of digital isolation syndrome caused by smartphone addiction. The researchers said, “People who show the above social media addiction symptoms complain more of loneliness, isolation, and depression than people who don’t.”

In order to prevent Digital Isolation Syndrome, it is important to first figure out your addiction status. The following is the Korean Internet addiction scale distributed by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and the National Information Society Agency.

Korean Internet Addiction Scale (K-scale) for adults (20-59 years old)

38 points or less: general users

39 to 41 points: potentially risky users

42 points or more: high-risk users

If you get more than 42 points, you need to keep away from digital media from today and make an effort to see it only when absolutely necessary.

2023-06-08 10:01:27

#fall #smartphone #reality…You #suspect #Digital #Isolation #Syndrome #로그아웃

June 8, 2023 0 comments

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