• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.252-261
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• 2023

Objectives: Patients undergoing oral surgery exhibit high anxiety, which may elevate their cortisol levels and affect postoperative recovery. Overweight patients are often encountered in the dental clinic due to the increasing prevalence of overweight. We aimed to investigate the relationships between preoperatively assessed body mass index (BMI), serum cortisol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, and visual analog scale (VAS) scores and preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing mandibular third molar (MM3) extraction and to identify predictors of postoperative complications. Patients and Methods: We analyzed 43 patients (age, 20-42 years) undergoing MM3 extraction. At the first visit, patients completed the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) and Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) questionnaires. Their BMI and VAS scores were also calculated. The participants underwent blood tests 1 hour before MM3 extraction. On the first postoperative day, the participants' VAS scores and serum hs-CRP levels were reevaluated. Results: We found that BMI was significantly correlated with preoperative VAS scores. Further, BMI and preoperative hs-CRP levels were significantly correlated among women and patients undergoing extractions of fully impacted MM3s. No correlations were found between serum cortisol and other variables. The preoperative MDAS and VAS scores were significantly positively correlated, especially among patients undergoing extractions of fully impacted MM3s. Multiple linear regression showed that BMI and the eruption status of the MM3 were significant predictors of postoperative hsCRP levels and VAS scores, respectively. Conclusion: In MM3 removals, patients with higher BMI showed elevated hs-CRP and higher VAS scores before surgery. Patients with higher anxiety among those undergoing extractions of fully impacted MM3s showed higher preoperative VAS scores. The two main predictors of postoperative complications were BMI and MM3 eruption status.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제20권11호
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• pp.2149-2154
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• 2016

현대 사회는 건강한 삶에 대한 사람들의 관심이 깊어지고 있다. 이에 따라 건강과 관련된 연구 및 서비스 개발이 진행되고 있는 실정이다. 이를 위해 IT 분야에서는 의료 분야의 정보를 활용한 헬스케어 시스템들이 개발되고 있다. 개발된 시스템들은 PC 및 스마트 TV를 활용하거나 스마트 폰을 이용하여 사용자에게 의료 분야의 정보 및 운동과 관련된 정보를 제공해주지만 사용자의 신체 정보를 정확히 분석하는 알고리즘이나 시스템은 개발 단계인 실정이다. 이를 해결하기 위해 본 논문에서는 사용자의 BMI(Body Mass Index) 지수와 BMR(Basal Metabolic Rate) 수치를 분석하여 사용자에게 정보를 제공하는 시스템을 제안한다. 사용자에게 제공하는 정보는 기존의 피트니스 시스템들처럼 움직임을 감지하고 이로 인해 소모한 칼로리 값을 보여주는 것과 달리 사용자의 신체에 적절한 운동 강도, 적정 수준의 운동량, 적합한 운동 기구를 추천해준다. 이로 인해 사용자는 추천 받은 정보를 기반으로 효율적인 운동을 진행할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제24권9호
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• pp.1209-1214
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• 2020

최근 고령화 시대가 되면서 사람들의 건강한 삶에 관한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 사람들은 잘못된 생활, 식습관, 신체활동 저하 등으로 인하여 성인병을 유발하거나 비만 인구수가 증가하고 있다. 이에 정보통신 분야에서 의료분야 정보를 활용하여 피부 미용 연구가 진행되고 있다. 기존의 시스템들은 다양한 관련 측정 항목들에 대해 결합하여 표현되지 않아서 원활한 정보를 제공받지 못하였다. 본 논문에서 제안하는 시스템은 3D 스캐너와 피부미용기기를 사용하여 사용자의 체형을 스캔하고, 3D 이미지 데이터를 사용하여 BMI(Body Mass Index) 지수를 계산하고 수집된 데이터를 한눈에 볼 수 있는 웹 서비스 시스템을 제공한다. 이는 지속적인 신체 변화 데이터를 비교하여 제공하므로 관리되는 내용을 사용자에게 제공하게 될 것이다. 이는 다양한 U-헬스 및 미용분야에서 널리 활용될 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2014

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between weak children and growth indices. Methods One hundred twenty-six of the first and the second grade elementary school students who didn't have to develop yet their secondary sexual characteristics answered the questionnaire. Their bone age and body composition were measured. Results 1. According to the Weak Children questionnaire analysis, respiratory problem was one of the biggest problems in the weak children group (35.7%), followed by digestive problems (23.0%), psycho-neurological problems (22.2%), neuromotor problems (9.5%), and urogenital problems (8.7%). 2. From the comparison between growth indices of weak children and that of normal children are as follows: 1) The group of children who had problem in their digestive system had lower growth indices than the normal average children group. The growth indices includes mean height, weight, total body water, protein mass, mineral mass, body fat, skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, body mass index (BMI), and basal metabolic rate (BMR). 2) The children who had urogenital weakness had lower mean height, RH (Recent Height), RH - MPH {Recent Height(%) - Mid-Parental Height(%)}, RUS (Radius, Ulna and Short bone) score, weight, protein mass, body fat, BMI, and visceral fat than the normal children group. 3. The results of the multiple comparisons of growth indices and weak children groups are as follows: 1) Digestive weak children were the lowest in total body water, protein mass, mineral mass, skeletal muscle mass, and basal metabolic rate. 2) Urogenital weak children were the lowest in height, RH, RH - MPH, RUS score, and weight. Conclusion These results showed that children's growth is strongly correlated to their own growth problems, especially to those children who have digestive and urogenital problems. Therefore, this may be an effective way for children growth treatment in Korean medicine to treat weak symptoms.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.161-177
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• 2004

Objective : There have been many programs to treat childhood obesity, since childhood obesity has shown up as a social problem. The purpose of this study was to find out considerable matters to manage Childhood Obesity Treatment Program (COTP). Methods : This study was made with reference to clinical progress notes of children with obesity, visiting the oriental medicine center, to take COTP from July 30th, 2003 to August 25th, 2004. COTP was consist of abdominal aroma massage, abdominal low frequency acupuncture therapy, auricular acupuncture therapy and behavior modification. Results : 1. Seven children who taken COTP started fat from young age and three started from about ten-year-old ages. 2. Six children have fat fathers, a child has fat parents and three children have no fat family member. 3. The obesity levels of Obesity Index(OI), Body Mass Index(BMI) and Rohler Index(RI) were different, used for evaluating the result of treatment, though they are used for a child. The result of OI reflected more sensitive from changes of weight than those of BMI and RI. 4. We got the better results with numbers of treatment and exercise. Conclusions : More correct standard are needed to estimate degree childhood obesity. And it is necessary to carry out obesity treatment program with behavior modification, for children with obesity. to be healthy adults.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.126-133
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• 2017

Background: There are many mechanisms in which stress can lead to weight gain thus high a BMI. The endocrine and inflammatory pathway can directly increase abdominal adiposity. Another way in which stress leads to weight gain is through changes in health behaviors. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among healthy students of Ahlia University, and to determine the relationship between the development of MSDs and academic stressors and body mass index. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 94 students aged 18-26 years who were enrolled at various Ahlia University colleges and met other inclusion criteria. The students responded to the standardized Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire and the modified College Student Stress Inventory regarding musculoskeletal symptoms and academic stressors. Height and weight measurements were also obtained to determine body mass index. Results: A total of 77.66% reported MSDs in one or more body part, with the prevalence being higher among women than among men. The 7-day prevalence of MSDs severe enough to interfere with activities of daily living was 60.64%, and 44.68% by female and male students, respectively. There was a significant relationship between academic stress and MSDs in the neck, shoulders, lower back, and hips, while the relationship between MSDs, and body mass index, academic stress, and grade point average was not significant. Conclusions: The prevalence of MSDs among Ahlia University students was found to be high. Apart from the positive correlation between academic stress and MSDs in certain body parts, other correlations were not significant.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.519-524
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• 2010

This clinical study was done to examine comparison the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and obesity index between patients with silent lacunar infarction and normal controls. We compared the components of metabolic syndrome and obesity index between patients silent lacunar infarction(n=62) and normal controls(n=72). The analysis of the data was done by Frequency Analysis, two sample t-test, Chi-square Test. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus was significantly higher in patients of silent lacunar infarctions. Body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage, obesity ratio, metabolic syndrome were higher significantly in patients of silent lacunar infarctions than normal controls. Although statistically insignificant, waist circumference showed relatively higher in patients of silent lacunar infarction. This result emphasizes the importance of managing that hypertension, diabetes, body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage, obesity ratio, metabolic syndrome in silent lacunar infarction.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.456-467
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• 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of morbid obesity in Korean women has consistently been increasing, while the overall prevalence rate of obesity in Korean women seems to be stable. In addition to bariatric surgery, intragastric balloons (IGBs), as a nonsurgical therapy, have been reported to be effective in weight loss. However, the beneficial effects of IGB in Korean women with obesity have not been fully investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in fat mass in Korean women with obesity who had undergone IGB treatment for 6 mon. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Seventy-four women with obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25.0 kg/m²) were recruited. Clinical data, including general information, comorbidities with obesity, anthropometric data, and changes in the body fat composition before and after IGB treatment, were obtained from the subjects. RESULTS: Most subjects had one or more comorbidities, such as osteoarthropathy and woman's disease, and had poor eating behaviors, including irregular mealtimes, eating quickly, and frequent overeating. Body composition measurements showed that weight, fat mass, and waist-hip circumference ratio decreased significantly at 6 mon after IGB treatment. In particular, women with morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) showed 33% excess weight loss. There was no significant difference in skeletal muscle mass and mineral contents after IGB treatment. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggested that 6 mon of IGB treatment can be a beneficial treatment for obesity without muscle mass and bone mineral loss.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.22-31
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) for pulmonary function in normal-weight and obese women. Methods: Data from women aged ${\geq}40$ years were obtained from the 2011 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Obesity was measured by BMI and WC and pulmonary function was measured by forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second ($FEV_1$), and a ratio between forced expiratory volume in 1 second ($FEV_1$/FVC). Multiple linear regression analysis was performed for assessment of the association between FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1$/FVC and obesity variables. Results: BMI showed positive association with FVC, $FEV_1$, $FEV_1$/FVC, and WC showed positive association with $FEV_1$ and $FEV_1$/FVC in normal-weight women. BMI and WC showed negative association with FVC, $FEV_1$ in obese women. A 1 unit increase in BMI showed an association with a 25-mL reduction in FVC and a 19-mL reduction in $FEV_1$. A 1-cm increase in WC showed an association with a 6-mL reduction in FVC and a 4-mL reduction in $FEV_1$. Conclusions: BMI and WC showed negative association with pulmonary function in obese adult women. Therefore, obese women with reduced pulmonary function should be encouraged to lose weight for improvement of their pulmonary function.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1972-1980
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• 2015

이 연구의 목적은 한국에서 2011년 3월 9일 부터 2013년 4월 3일 사이에 수행된 스마트케어 비만 관리 시범사업의 효과를 분석하는 것이었다. 연구에 등록된 212명 참여자 중에서 6개월 동안의 스마트케어 서비스 기간이 종료되는 시점까지 자가 체중 측정을 모두 완료한 147명을 최종 분석 대상자로 하였다. 평가를 위한 자가 측정 그룹은 6개월 기간의 월 평균자가 측정 빈도를 균등하게 나누어 3그룹(Low, Middle, High)으로 분류를 하였으며 평가 대상 지표는 스마트케어 시스템으로 전송된 체중과 BMI(Body Mass Index)로 하였다. 체중과 BMI의 월별 평균은 High 그룹이 Middle 과 Low 그룹보다 더 많이 감소하였으며(M5: High>Middle>Low) 통계적으로도 유의하게 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다 (p< 0.05). 결론적으로, 체중과 BMI의 개선 효과 분석은 자가 측정 빈도 수준이 높을 때 더 개선 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다.