• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권9호
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• pp.3861-3866
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• 2015

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the patterns of relapse and survival outcomes in Northern Thai women with recurrent endometrial cancer (EC). Materials and Methods: Medical records were abstracted from EC patients who underwent primary surgery from 1999 to 2012. Data on clinicopathologic variables, sites of first recurrence, time to relapse of disease, and overall survival (OS) was analyzed. Associations between the clinicopathological variables and the rates of disease recurrence were determined. Results: Among 1,204 reviewed records, 42 eligible patients were identified with recurrent disease. The median age was 55 years and the median follow-up time was 26.0 months. The median times to recurrence (TTR) after completion of the initial treatment in the group of local relapse (LR) and distant/combined sites of recurrence (DCSR) was 6.6 (95% CI=4.6 to 8.6 months) and 16.9 months (95% CI=5.6 to 28.2 months), respectively (p=0.36). The 2-year survival and 3-year survival probability in the group of LR was 54.2% (95% CI=27.2 to 81.3%) and 34.7% (95% CI=9.2 to 60.2%), compared to 50.4% (95% CI=41.1 to 59.7%) and 42.1% (95%CI= 24.1 to 60.1%) for those with DCSR. Distant recurrence was the most frequent pattern of relapse. Overall survival was not significantly different in patients with local relapse when compared to those with DCSR (p=0.69). Conclusions: Patients with recurrence of EC after primary treatment had a worse prognosis and clinical aggressiveness. LR and DCSR occurred most during the first three years. The common sites of relapses were vaginal cuff, pelvis, and lungs. No significant clinicopathological predictor for survival outcomes was identified.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.249-254
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• 2000

본 연구에서는 half-life가 긴 DHEAS를 스트레스 관련 호르몬으로 보고 다음과 같은 실험을 실시하였다. 실험 1) 매일 30분씩 3주간 장기 고온스트레스 부과 후 4일간의 휴식을 준 생쥐에서의 DHEAS 변화를 관찰하여 이를 cortisol과 비교하였다. 그 결과 cortisol의 경우 장기 고온스트레스 부과 후 즉시 혈액을 채취한 그룹(LW)과 4일간의 휴식 후 혈액을 채취한 그룹(LR) 모두 대조군(C)에 비해 유의적 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 이에 반해 DHEAS는 장기 고온스트레스 부과 후 즉시 혈액을 채취한 그룹(LW)에서 대조군에 비해 유의적인 감소(p<0.05)를 보였으며, 4일간의 휴식(LR)을 준 후에도 여전히 유의적인 차이를 유지하였다(p<0.05). 실험 2) 고온스트레스를 매일 30분씩 1주간, 2주간, 3주간 부과한 그룹에서의 휴식 기간별 혈청 DHEAS농도 차이를 측정하였다. 그 결과 스트레스 기간이 길어질수록 혈청 DHEAS농도가 감소되는 경향을 나타내었으며, 10일간의 휴식을 주었음에도 2주간, 3주간 부과한 그룹에서 여전히 대조군에 비해 낮은 농도를 유지하였다(p<0.05). 이러한 결과로 보아 cortisol을 이용한 기존방식은 스트레스가 사라진 후의 상태를 파악하는데 어려움이 있었던데 반해, DHEAS는 변화된 상태를 지속적으로 유지함으로써 스트레스가 사라진 후의 상태를 파악하는데 적합한 호르몬으로 판단된다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.49-63
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• 2021

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the trend in treating fracture with acupuncture and to evaluate the quality of case reports. Methods All case reports of fractures treated with acupuncture were extracted from four Korean web databases. We classified these studies by five fracture sites and investigated frequently used meridian and acupoint, outcome measurements, treatment period. And we assessed the quality of the case reports by the STandards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) guidelines. Results A total of 33 case reports were included. The outcome measurements were divided into six categories, and the outcome measurements used in more than three studies showed improvement in patient symptoms. The mainly used meridians for each fracture site were as follows: chest and abdomen (GB, LR, CV), back (BL, GB), upper limb (LI, TE), lower Limb (GB, ST, BL, SP). The most commonly used acupoints for each fracture site were as follows: chest and abdomen (Ashi points, GB24, GB25, GB26, LR13, LR14, CV16, CV17, CV18, CV19), back (BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL40, BL51, BL52, BL60, GB34), upper limb (LI4, LI10, LI11, TE3), lower limb (GB34, GB40). According to the STRICTA guidelines, more than 54.54% of the reports were found to be 'not reported' or 'not sufficient' in the following categories: 'response sought', 'description of participating acupuncturist', and 'number of needle insertions per subject per session'. Conclusions The meridians and acupuncture points frequently used for acupuncture treatment of fractures were near the fracture site. Future clinical studies involving acupuncture must be reported in accordance with the STRICTA guidelines to improve transparency and uniformity.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2001

Objective : Modern acupuncture research often utilizes the methodology of animal experiment where animal acupoints(AA) are stimulated and the results observed. There hasn't been any consensus on the AA locations yet, but it is integral for the locations to be defined in detail for any animal experiment. Methods : The review of 24 original articles published in the Journal of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion Society for recent one year which utilized animal experiment methodology revealed that AA are located primarily by the method of transposition from human acupoints. Only a few of those AA were defined in detail. ST-36, CV-12, GB-34, BL-23 were among the most frequently used AA. Results & Conculsion : Transpositional Ⅲ acupoint system of mouse is proposed, which includes 3 points of LU meridian, 4 of LI, 10 of ST, 8 of SP, 3 of HT, 4 of SI, 26 of BL, 2 of KI, 4 of PC, 3 of TE, I1 of GB, 6 of LR, 8 of CV and 19 of GV.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.403-410
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• 2002

본 연구는 분만직전 한우의 전반적인 행동 패턴을 관찰하고자 수행되었다. 본 연구에서, 행동의 정확한 관찰을 위해 분만직전의 한우를 격리된 우사에 두고 time lapse VCR을 이용하여 48시간동안 행동을 촬영하여 scan point sampling 방법을 통하여 행동을 분석하였다. 그 결과 유지행동, 사회행동, 섭식행동을 주로 관찰할 수 있었다. 분만직전 한우의 48시간 동안의 행동별 분포도를 살펴보면, LD(가슴을 대고 누워있는 자세)가 38.2%로 가장 높은 빈도를 보였고, 다음으로 ST(서있는 자세)가 24.7%, EA(놓여있는 여물 또는 사료를 먹는 동작)가 10.7%, WA(걸어다니는 동작)가 7.2%, LR(가슴을 대고 누워서 반추 행동을 하고 있는 동작)이 5.6%, SR(서서 반추 행동을 하고 있는 동작)이 3.3%, TW(서서 꼬리를 흔드는 동작)이 3.1%, 그리고 SG(서서 자신을 핥는 동작)가 1.8%의 빈도를 보였으며, 그 외의 PG(새끼나 상대방을 핥아주는 동작), PC(머리를 좌 우로 흔들며 파리 등을 쫓아내는 동작)와 같은 행동들은 1% 미만이었다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.131-144
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• 2007

Objectives : Although the cause of neuronal death of Parkinson's disease remains unclear, increasing evidence points to the role of inflammatory processes. And the hallmark of brain inflammation is the activation of microglia. This study was performed to prove the effect of acupuncture on inhibiting microglial activation. Methods : The rat models which were injected with 6-hydroxydopamine were treated with acupuncture once a day on LR3 (太衝) and GB34 (陽陵泉). To prove the effect of inhibiting microglial activation, we examined the tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immunopositive neurons and CD11b immunohistochemistry in the substantia nigra. Results : There were 18% (third day), 32% (seventh day) loss of TH-positive cell bodies in the control group and 23% (third day), 26% (seventh day) in the acupuncture group, whereas 3% (third day), 10% (seventh day) in vehicle group. The difference of optical density in substantia nigra was evaluated by subtracting log inverse gray value of contralateral side from that of ipsilateral side. With regards to the result of CD11b immunohistochemistry, acupuncture group showed significantly inhibited microglial activation compared with control group (p<0.01) on the seventh day. Conclusions : Acupuncture showed the effect of inhibition of microglial activation in seventh day. However, the effect of protection of TH positive cell bodies was not shown. So we need longer investigation of the effect of acupuncture on Parkinson's disease.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.493-499
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• 2011

6년생 인삼(Panax ginseng C.A. meyer, 연풍)의 뿌리를 주근, 지근, 세근으로 나누고 각각의 중앙부위의 직경에 따라, 직경이 큰 것에서부터 1에서 4까지 등급을 나누었다(MR 1~4, LR 1~4, FR 1~3). 각각의 시료는 동결건조한 뒤 환원당 함량, 페놀함량 및 항산화 효과를 비교하였다. 환원당 함량은 직경에 따른 영향은 없었으나, 주근, 지근, 세근으로 부위가 세분화됨에 따라 환원당 함량이 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 총 페놀화합물의 함량은 FR-3이 8.19 mg/g으로 다른 부위보다 2배 정도 높은 페놀함량을 나타내었다. 수소 공여능의 $IC_{50}$값을 비교한 결과 FR-3의 $IC_{50}$ 값이 7.03 mg/mL로 가장 높았고, MR-2에서 37.02 mg/mL로 가장 낮았다. 전체적으로 세근의 수소공여능이 주근과 지근에 비해 높았다. ABTS 라디칼 소거능 역시 FR-3에서 24.87%의 가장 높은 라디칼 소거능을 나타내, 다른 부위보다 세근의 활성이 유의적으로 높음을 알 수 있었다. FRAP value의 측정 결과 역시 FR-3이 $0.23{\mu}M$로 가장 높게 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 인삼 연풍의 항산화 활성은 주근과 지근보다는 세근에서 유의적으로 높게 나타났으며, 세근 중에서도 직경이 작은 부위에서 높은 페놀함량 및 항산화 활성을 나타내는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권22호
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• pp.10039-10043
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• 2014

Background: In Pakistan thyroid cancer is responsible for 1.2% cases of all malignant tumors. Ultrasonography (US) is helpful in detecting cancerous thyroid nodules on basis of different features like echogenicity, margins, microcalcifications, size, shape and abnormal neck lymph nodes. We therefore aimed to calculate diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detection of carcinoma in thyroid nodules taking fine needle aspiration cytology as the reference standard. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was designed to prospectively collect data from December 2010 till December 2012 from the Department of Radiology in Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 100 patients of both genders were enrolled after informed consent via applying non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Patients referred to Radiology department of Aga Khan University to perform thyroid ultrasound followed by fine-needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodules were included. They were excluded if proven for thyroid malignancy or if their US or FNAC was conducted outside our institution. Results: The subjects comprised 76 (76%) females and 24 males. Mean age was $41.8{\pm}SD$ 12.3 years. Sensitivity and specificity with 95%CI of ultrasound in differentiating malignant thyroid nodule from benign thyroid nodule calculated to be 91.7% (95%CI, 0.72-0.98) and 78.94% (0.68-0.87) respectively. Reported positive predictive value and negative PV were 57.9% (0.41-0.73) and 96.8% (0.88-0.99) and overall accuracy was 82%. Likelihood ratio (LR) positive was computed to be 4.3 and LR negative was 0.1. Conclusions: Ultrasonography has a high diagnostic accuracy in detecting malignancy in thyroid nodules on the basis of features like echogenicity, margins, micro calcifications and shape.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.16-24
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• 2014

Objectives: Alcohol abuse is a public issue and one of the major causes of liver disease worldwide. This study was aimed at investigating the protective effect of Ganoderma lucidum pharmacopuncture (GLP) against hepatotoxicity induced by acute ethanol (EtOH) intoxication in rats. Methods: Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into 4 groups of 8 animals each: normal, control, normal saline pharmacopuncture (NP) and GLP groups. The control, NP and GLP groups received ethanol orally. The NP and the GLP groups were treated daily with injections of normal saline and Ganoderma lucidum extract, respectively. The control group received no treatment. The rats in all groups, except the normal group, were intoxicated for 6 hours by oral administration of EtOH (6 g/kg BW). The same volume of distilled water was administered to the rats in the normal group. Two local acupoints were used: Qimen (LR14) and Taechung (LR3). A histopathological analysis was performed, and the liver function and the activities of antioxidant enzymes were assessed. Results: GLP treatment reduced the histological changes due to acute liver injury induced by EtOH and significantly reduced the increase in the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) enzyme; however, it had an insignificant effect in reducing the increase in aspartate aminotransferase (AST) enzyme. It also significantly ameliorated the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the catalase (CAT) activities. Conclusion: The present study suggests that GLP treatment is effective in protecting against ethanol-induced acute hepatic injury in SD rats by modulating the activities of ethanol-metabolizing enzymes and by attenuating oxidative stress.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2004

한우 어미소(24개월령)와 송아지(1 개월령)를 대상으로 6일 동안 07:00시부터 18:00시까지 42가지의 세부 행동을 관찰 분석하였다. 42가지의 세부 행동 중에서 서 있는 자세(ST), 걸어다니는 동작(WA), 가슴을 대고 누워 있는 자세(LD), 옆으로 누워있는 자세(LF), 놓여있는 여물 또는 사료를 먹는 동작(EA), 냄새를 맡는 동작(SF), 서서 자신을 핥는 동작(EA), 냄새를 맡는 동작(SF), 서서 자신을 핥는 동작(SG), 새끼나 상대방을 핥아주는 동작(PG), 몸을 비비는 동작(RB), 물을 마시는 동작(DR), 서서 반추행동을 하고 있는 동작(SR), 가슴을 대고 누어서 반추 행동을 하고 있는 동작(LR), 서서 꼬리를 흔드는 동작(STW), 서서 반추 행동을 하며 동시에 꼬리를 흔드는 동작(SRW), 젖을 빠는 동작(SUK), 그리고 새끼나 다른 소에 볼을 대는 동작(CR)과 같은 16가지의 행동을 주로 나타내었다. 즉, 유지행동, 사회행동, 섭식행동을 주로 나타내었다. 어미소는 LD가 25%로 가장 높은 빈도를 보였고, 다음으로 ST가 23%, EA가 13%, LR이 10%, SR이 7%, SG와 RB가 4%, 그리고 PG와 SF가 3%의 빈도를 보였다. 송아지는 LD가 52%로 가장 높은 빈도를 보였다. 송아지는 LD가 52%로 가장 높은 빈도를 보였고, 다음으로 ST가 28%, LF가 4%, EA와 WA가 3%, 그리고 SF와 SUK가 2%의 빈도를 보였으며, 그 외의 행동들은 1% 미만이었다. 그리고 주요 시간대인 07:00시, 12:00시, 18:00시에 어미소와 송아지의 행동 양상을 살펴보았는데, 어미소와 송아지 모두가 시간대별로 다른 행동 양상을 나타내었다. 향후 계절 및 우사 등에 따른 행동 양식 차이에 대한 심도 깊은 연구가 이루어져야 할 것으로 판단된다.