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A study has found that people with a high proportion of ultra-processed foods in their diet have a higher risk of developing depression. (Photo = DB)

[메디컬투데이=최재백 기자] People with a high proportion of ultra-processed foods in their diet were found to be at greater risk of developing depression.

A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that people with a high proportion of ultra-processed foods in their diet had a higher risk of developing depression.

The research team analyzed data from 23,299 participants aged 27 to 76 who participated in the ‘Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study’. After observing the participants for 13 to 17 years, they assessed their emotional health using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale.

As a result of the analysis, the research team found that adolescents who consistently consumed ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of experiencing depressive symptoms 10 years later than their peers who ate healthy meals. It was reported that it appeared consistently regardless of the

They noted that there was a linear association between ultra-processed foods and mental health, indicating that the higher the consumption of ultra-processed foods, the higher the risk of depression.

Meanwhile, a causal relationship has not been proven whether consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to depression or depression induces more ultra-processed foods to be consumed.

The research team predicted that ultra-processed foods are low in key nutrients such as protein and dietary fiber, but high in carbohydrates, saturated fat, and calories, causing gastrointestinal inflammation and various abnormalities, which may be related to depression.

They advised that from now on, you can stop eating ultra-processed foods and improve your mental health through healthy eating.

Medical Today Reporter Jaebaek Choi (jaebaekchoi@naver.com)

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2023-08-31 22:50:06

#Eating #processed #foods #increases #risk #depression #years

▲ Patients who experience moderate to severe pain after a heart attack have a greater risk of dying in the subsequent year, a new study has found. (Photo = DB)

[메디컬투데이=최재백 기자] Patients who experience moderate to severe pain after a heart attack have a greater risk of dying in the subsequent year, the study found.

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that patients who experience moderate to severe pain after a heart attack have an increased risk of dying in the subsequent year.

According to a Swedish study, patients with moderate pain 1 year after a heart attack, even if the pain was unrelated to the heart attack, had a 35% higher risk of dying within 8 years than those without pain. appeared to be The risk of death was twice as high for patients who complained of excruciating pain, the researchers said.

They noted that pain after a heart attack interferes with rehabilitation and various physical activities that promote heart health, and that it is necessary to evaluate pain as an important risk factor for future mortality.

They also cautioned that it is important for patients who complain of persistent pain after a heart attack to manage other risk factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.

Experts note that the majority of heart attack survivors with chest pain have a history of being treated for angina due to coronary artery disease, and although percutaneous coronary intervention can treat myocardial infarction, or heart attack, coronary artery disease He emphasized that it is fundamentally a chronic disease that requires active lifestyle improvement and drug treatment.

They cautioned that if angina persists after a heart attack, it could be a sign of developing coronary artery disease or new blood vessel blockage, increasing the risk of death if left untreated.

Enrolling in a cardiac rehabilitation program, they said, not only allows them to monitor the patient’s recovery progress after a heart attack, but also evaluates whether the patient feels pain, allowing them to manage the pain further.

Medical Today Reporter Jaebaek Choi (jaebaekchoi@naver.com)

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2023-08-20 22:55:35

#Pain #persists #heart #attack #red #flag #increased #risk #future #death

[메디컬투데이=김준수 기자] The discomfort index of urinary incontinence patients is rising amid the successive heat waves. It’s because the sweat is not enough to flow, and the urine leaks and smells bad. In particular, in summer, when unpleasant odors spread easily due to high temperature and high humidity, bacterial growth accelerates. Because of the increase in water intake, there is a lot of leakage of urine. There are many patients who are reluctant to go out because of this discomfort.

Treatment methods vary depending on the type of urinary incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence, which accounts for 80-90% of the causes of urinary incontinence, requires surgical treatment. Stress urinary incontinence is a phenomenon in which urine leaks due to a sudden increase in abdominal pressure due to coughing, sneezing, or exercise. It occurs when the bladder and urethra are not sufficiently supported in a situation where the pelvic muscles are weakened due to pregnancy, childbirth, and aging, resulting in increased abdominal pressure.

In this case, it can be treated through TOT surgery (transobturator tape insertion). By using a mesh harmless to the human body, a belt-shaped tape is passed through the vagina from the middle of the urethra to the upper part of the urethra. It provides support when subjected to abdominal pressure and prevents leakage of urine. It is a fundamental treatment for stress urinary incontinence, different from vaginoplasty. In the case of TOT surgery, the national health insurance has been applied since 2007, so the out-of-pocket cost is small. In addition, the operation time is short, about 10 minutes, and the recovery period is short, such as showering from the next day.

In Case of some hospitals, there are many cases that promote that it is possible to treat urinary incontinence with methods such as pretty surgery or jillaser. However, this is misinformation, and the site that causes urinary incontinence and the site where surgery is performed are also different. In the case of stress urinary incontinence, since the cause of symptoms is damage to the pelvic floor muscles, it can recur if it is not improved.

▲ Director Kwon Jeong-eun (Photo = Courtesy of Hestia Women’s Clinic)
On the other hand, non-surgical treatment is possible for urinary incontinence and mixed incontinence. Urgency urinary incontinence is when urine leaks due to a sudden urge to urinate. Mixed urinary incontinence refers to a combination of urge urinary incontinence and stress urinary incontinence. In this case, it is possible to treat with non-surgical methods such as Kegel exercise, electrical stimulation therapy, and drug treatment for urinary incontinence, as well as TOT surgery.

Kwon Jeong-eun, representative director of Hestia Women’s Clinic, said, “Many people are reluctant to visit the hospital because of embarrassment and shame. However, if treated early, the prognosis is better, so if you suspect urinary incontinence, you should visit the hospital immediately and receive appropriate treatment. At this time, if you get a urodynamic test, you can diagnose the exact symptoms of urinary incontinence at the same time as the patient’s treatment plan.”

“In addition, female plastic surgery and urinary incontinence surgery, which are performed for beauty, have different purposes, and to prevent recurrence after surgery, only TOT surgery, which is the fundamental treatment of urinary incontinence, can be corrected. Therefore, when choosing a hospital for urinary incontinence surgery, you should choose a hospital that properly diagnoses urinary incontinence and treats it accurately so that there is no recurrence.”

Reporter Kim Junsu of Medical Today (junsoo@mdtoday.co.kr)

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2023-08-18 11:00:00

#Urinary #incontinence #worse #summer #needed #prevent #recurrence #surgery

[메디컬투데이=김준수 기자] Pregnancy and childbirth are celebrations to be celebrated by all. The birth of life is a joy, but if the mother’s hair falls noticeably after giving birth, the mother’s stress cannot be expressed in words.

Losing a lot of hair after giving birth is a natural symptom, and it can be restored with sufficient rest and postpartum care. However, if hair thinning does not recover even after several months after giving birth or hair loss progresses beyond the normal range, it can be seen as a stage in which treatment is needed.

What is the cause of occurrence? During pregnancy, a large amount of estrogen is secreted, which prevents hair from falling out. However, after giving birth, the hormones that increased during pregnancy return to normal levels, and the hair that has not fallen out all at once falls off and has a resting period.

If there is no major health problem, there are many cases that recover naturally without treatment. However, if postpartum care is insufficient or the hair is weak, it can lead to severe hair loss, so care is needed.

▲ Director Jung-ae Hong (Photo = Courtesy of Balmers Oriental Clinic)
Hong Jeong-ae, director of Balmers Oriental Clinic Seongdong Branch, said, “After giving birth, mothers are quickly aware of hair loss because the amount of hair loss increases rapidly. It is hair loss with a clear cause like this, and recovery is quicker than other types of hair loss because the body has good recovery after giving birth.”

“Women who experience hair loss often have a stomachache, uterine disease, digestive disease, or thyroid disease. Therefore, in oriental medicine, it is important to restore the health of the uterus and raise the core body temperature after childbirth. In addition, if there are problems with the thyroid or digestive system, this part should also be treated,” he said. It is better to visit and receive treatment.”

After giving birth, many women feel depressed because of rapid hormonal changes, childbirth-related stress, and the burden of childrearing. Therefore, it is good to change your mood by basking in the sun outside or doing light exercise. Also, rather than consuming a lot of animal protein for breastfeeding, eating foods rich in vegetable protein, vitamins and minerals helps in recovery.

Reporter Kim Junsu of Medical Today (junsoo@mdtoday.co.kr)

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2023-08-11 08:27:45

#severe #hair #loss #childbirth

[메디컬투데이=김준수 기자] In summer, many people enjoy playing in the water to cool off from the heat. In addition to visiting valleys, swimming pools, and water parks, there are also cases where you can enjoy water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, and wakeboarding in the sea.

The part that is often injured while enjoying these leports is the shoulder, but among them, you need to be careful of rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff tear refers to a disease in which the four tendons involved in the rotational movement and stability of the shoulder are ruptured due to various causes.

The four tendons are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis that connect the shoulder and arm. If the rotator cuff is ruptured, it is difficult to heal naturally, so it is good to visit the hospital and get a precise diagnosis. This is because simple treatments such as compresses or patches do not improve.

There are many causes of rotator cuff tear. In addition to excessive use of the shoulder through water sports, there are degenerative changes due to aging, traumatic rupture due to a strong external impact, and reduced blood circulation in the rotator cuff.

▲ Dr. Hyeoncheol Lee (Photo = Provided by Anapa Pain Medicine Department)
It is important to accurately identify the cause and then begin treatment. If treated at an early stage, it is possible to recover to a large extent through non-surgical treatment that does not require anesthesia or incision, such as injection treatment, extracorporeal shock wave treatment, or manual treatment.

“Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, which is widely used in the treatment of rotator cuff tear, is a treatment method that can be expected to regenerate tissue by attracting blood vessels while the shock wave stimulates and activates cells,” said Lee Hyeon-cheol, director of Yongin Anapa Pain Medicine. The procedure takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and it is quick to return to daily life, reducing pain and improving function.”

“A rotator cuff tear also requires daily life management. Sufficient stretching should be done before exercising, and care should be taken not to overdo it when enjoying water sports. Also, it is good to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder with exercises that do not put too much strain on the shoulder.”

Reporter Kim Junsu of Medical Today (junsoo@mdtoday.co.kr)

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2023-08-11 02:39:47

#Rotator #cuff #tear #aware #enjoying #water #play #summer

[메디컬투데이=김준수 기자] The scorching heat continues as the heatwave continues day after day. At this time, it is easy to lose immunity due to a decrease in physical strength and changes in body temperature due to the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures. Shingles is a disease to watch out for if you have a weak immune system.

Shingles is a disease that occurs when the varicella virus, dormant in nerve cells, is reactivated when immunity is low. Symptoms include muscle pain, numbness in the arms and legs, and symptoms such as paresthesia. After that, skin diseases such as rashes or blisters appear on the skin, which turn into pustules within three days and form scabs after a week.

Shingles is known as a geriatric disease, with many patients in their 50s or older. However, it is spreading to young people in their 20s and 30s who are under a lot of stress recently, so be careful. In particular, care must be taken as the number of patients increases in summer as the decrease in physical strength due to the intense heat in summer affects immunity.

▲ Director Kim Nam-joong (Photo=provided by Samsung Bom Internal Medicine)
Symptoms of shingles improve quickly when appropriate treatment is given in the early stages. Over time, the pain gets worse and can lead to neuralgia in severe cases. It can also leave scars on the skin, such as rashes or blisters. Therefore, antiviral drugs should be administered at the beginning of the rash and blisters caused by shingles.

Prevention is just as important as early and appropriate treatment. If you are over the age of 50, it is recommended that you get vaccinated against shingles.

Director Kim Nam-joong of Samsung Bom Internal Medicine explained, “Because the chickenpox virus exists in our body in a latent state, it is important to have a lifestyle to manage immunity on a daily basis so that it does not reactivate.” must be done,” he stressed.

Reporter Kim Junsu of Medical Today (junsoo@mdtoday.co.kr)

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2023-08-10 08:34:36

#Beware #herpes #zoster #summer #immunity #weakened