• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.123-134
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• 2006

Objectives : To research the study related to acnes with acupuncture In literature, and to establish the hereafter direction of treating acnes with acupuncture. Methods : We searched oriental medical literature, PubMed, NDSL and 1055 related to acne and acupuncture. Results : 1 Among the meridians, the Large Intestine Meridian, the Stomach Meridian, the Bladder Meridian and the Spleen Meridian were commonly used. 2. Among acupuncture point, Zusanli(ST36), Quchi(LI11) and Sanyinjiao(SP6) were mostly used. 3. The methods are focused on expelling wind-damp, heat-clearing, blood-harmony, transport function of stomach and spleen. 4. Auricular acupressure were used on Naebunbijeom, Pijihajeom, Pejeom and Shinmun.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was to find the desirable way for the acupuncture treatment of breast cancer. Methods : We reviewed several literatures about breast cancer. Based on the review, we analyzed the causes of breast cancer through meridian theory of oriental medicine and looked for the desirable ways to treat it. Results and Conclusions : The breast cancer results from the unbalance between reverting yin and lesser yang. Especially, exasperation of PC(pericardium meridian) seems to paly an important role, and accordingly, it is needed to activate GB(gall bladder meridian). Also, enhancing the function of HT(heart meridian) should be considered for the acupuncture treatment of breast cancer.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2000

We treated a 53 year-old male patient. He had alcoholic liver cirrhosis and diabetes. The main symptoms were fatigue, ascites, edema, anorexia, indigestion, constipation, and abdominal pain. We diagnosed him as 'the retention of pathogenic damp-heat in the liver and gall bladder’ and adminstered Saenggangeonbi-tang three times a day. We observed clinical symptoms, liver function test(AST, ALT, ${\gamma}-GT$, ALP, total bilirubin), nutritional state(total protein, albumin) and capillary blood glucose. After treatment, all the main symptoms disappeared and the patient's nutritional state has improved. Child's grade using the improvement index in liver cirrhosis has changed from B to A. Although the very mechanism of Saenggangeonbi-tang was not proven, we could suggest that Saenggangeonbi-tang is not toxic to the liver and has a good effect on alcoholic liver cirrhosis with diabetes mellitus.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.84-87
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• 2008

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is rare in children. especially in infants, in whom only 12 cases have been reported. Because of the nonspecificity of presenting symptoms in children, the diagnosis may be delayed. We report herein a case of SSEH in a 20-month-old girl who initially presented with neck pain, and developed lower extremity motor weakness and symptoms of neurogenic bladder 2 weeks prior to admission. The magnetic resonance imaging showed an epidural mass lesion extending from C7 to T4, and the spinal cord was severely compressed by the mass. After emergency decompressive surgery the neurologic function was improved immediately. Two months after surgery, the neurological status was normal with achievement of spontaneous voiding. We suggest that surgical intervention can provide excellent prognosis in case of SSEH in infants, even if surgery delayed.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2006년도 하계종합학술대회
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• pp.865-866
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• 2006

The aim of this study was to implement the system that could evaluate the function of urinary tract with noninvasive and comfort methods. There for in this study hardware device and computer software have been developed that enables the analysis of the urine flow rate and vesical pressure signal measured during voiding. These signals were recorded simultaneously and transmitted to the PC. For the measurement system evaluation, the model system for the lower urinary system of men was designed. From the evaluation of the model system, vesical pressure was correlated with the occlusion degree. In a pilot study on 5 male subjects, means of standard deviation was 1.06, average error rate was 2.09 and coefficient variation was 2.09.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.66-69
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• 2022

Patients with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), the retrograde flow of urine from the bladder to the kidney, are known to experience renal scarring; this results in the worsening of renal function. Reflux nephropathy is a cause of chronic kidney disease, and VUR has also been observed in dialysis patients. VUR is a major underlying precursor condition of urinary tract infection (UTI) and is sometimes accompanied by hydronephrosis. However, there are no guidelines for the management of UTI due to VUR-associated hydronephrosis in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Herein, we report a case of UTI caused by VUR-associated hydronephrosis in a dialysis patient treated with percutaneous nephrostomy.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.311-317
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• 1991

1989년 2월부터 1990년 6월까지 조선대학교 부속병원 치료방사선과에서 침윤성 방광암으로 경요도적절제술 및 Cisplatin과 방사선을 병용하여 치료를 받았던 10예에 대하여 저자는 후향적으로 국소관해율, 생존기간, 치료실패양상 및 부작용을 분석하였다. 이들은 원발병소가 근치적방광절제술이 불가능하였거나, 환자의 전신상태 또는 고령의 나이나 합병된 내과적인 질환때문에 근치적수술을 할 수 없었던 경우였다. 원발병소의 병기는 T3a-T4b였고, N병기는 NO가 9예이고 N1가 1예였으며, 10예 모두 MO 였다. 추적기간은 $16\~32$개월이었다. 수술요법은 경요도적절제술, 화학요법은 Cisplatin $1\~5$회, 방사선치료는 골반부위에 $3960\~5400$ cGy의 선량으로 치료하였다. 원발병소의 병기에 따른 완전관해율은 cT3a에서 80$\%$, cT3b에서 67$\%$ 그리고 cT4b에서 0$\%$였고 전체적으로 60$\%$의 완전관해율을 보였다. 부분관해율은 20$\%$이어서 전체의 국소관해율은 80$\%$였다. 조직학적 검사상모두 이행상피암이었고 조직학적 등급에 따른 완전관해의 차이를보면 I, II등급인 6예에서는 모두 완전관해를 보였고 III, IV등급인 4예에서는 부분관해가 2예이고 무반응이 2예였다. 완전관해를 보였던 6예는 모두 생존하여 있고 이중 1예에서만 치료후 10개월후에 국소재발을 보였다. 완전관해를 보이지 않았던 4예는 모두 조직학적 등급이 III, IV등급으로 방광암으로 사망하였다. 원격전이는 3예에서 보였으며 2예 (cT4b)는 폐, 1예(cT3b)는 척추부위였다. 방사선치료후 부작용은 설사가 가장 심한 부작용으로 1예에서 나타났으나 보존요법으로 호전되었다. 따라서 침윤성방광암에 있어서 방광기능의 보존측면에서 병용치료는 심한 부작용없이 치료가 가능하며 완전관해율을 높이기위하여 방사선선량을 높이고, T4b병기에서는 원격전이 가 큰 문제이므로 효과적인 복합화학요법을 시도하는 것이 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 약학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.253-265
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• 1986

Among 230 species of herbal drugs screened, thirty one show the anthelmintic activities in vitro against Clonorchis sinensis, the chinese liver fluke. The active substances have been isolated and their structures identified. Some of the active substances and their derivatives have been synthesized, followed by anthelmintic activity tests. The extracts from the active drugs cause damages in organs of the adult worm in the hepatic duct of rabbit. Some fresh water fish, which function as bad hosts for the fluke, excrete defense substances against the cercaria of the fluke. The defense substances have been isolated from Cyprinus carpio and Cyprinus carpio nudus, followed by structural identification. The results are summarized as follows: l) The bark of Machilus thunbergii as well as the seed of Schizandra chinensis contain meso-dihydro-guaiaretic acid as the anthelmintic component. Among derivatives synthesized, 4-phenyl-1-((3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)-, 4-phenyl-1-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy phenyl)-and 4-phenyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy phenyl)-2, 3-dimethyl butanes show considerable activities. Administration of the bark extract mainly damages the bladder of the adult worm. 2) The active substance from the roasted fruit of Prunus mume is 2-hydroxymethylfurfural. This substance is produced during the roasting process. Administration of the fruitextract causes a damage of the bladder of the adult worm. 3) The active substance from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis is 5.2'-dihydroxy-6, 7, 8, 6'-tetramethoxyflavone. 4) Beside alantolactone, a very strong anthelmintic component is contained in the root of Inula helenium. Administration of the root extract causes irreversible damage on the worm, affecting mainly the reproductive organs. 5) The cercaricidal substances from the epidermis of C. carpio and C. carpio nudus are ethyl linoleate and linoleic acid, respertively. 6) The cercaricidal substances from various kinds of fresh water fish have different $R_f$ values, implying that the defense substances are species-specific. Unexpectedly, the fish with good host function, for example Pseudorasbora parva, excrete the defense substances, too. The defense substances are possibly organ-specific in individual species; the organs essenstial for the existence of the species excrete the defense substances, allowing other parts to be invaded by the cercaria. 7) The cercaricidal fraction of Carassius carassius is detected only in the fish which have been collected during the summer time from May to September, Its secretion is not dependent on water temperature. Thus, it seems to be possible that the secretion of the defense substance would be stimulated through a contact between the fish and cercaria.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2019

Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra when intra-abdominal pressure increases, such as from sneezing, coughing, or physical exertion. It is caused by insufficient strength of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles, resulting from vaginal delivery, obesity, hard physical work, or aging. The pelvic floor electrical stimulator is a conservative treatment generally used to relieve the symptoms of urinary incontinence. it recommended to applied before surgery is performed. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine if the transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TCES) would be effective for the physiological symptoms and psychological satisfaction of women with SUI for an 8-weeks intervention. Methods: Easy-K is a specially designed user-friendly TCES. Five female who were diagnosed with SUI by a gynecologist but who did not require surgical intervention were included in this study. Intervention was implemented over an 8-week period. Outcome measures included vaginal ultrasonography, Levator ani muscle (LAM) contraction strength, incontinence quality of life (I-QOL), and female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaires. Results: The bladder neck position significantly decreased across assessment time. Funneling index and urethral width significantly decreased after 8 weeks of intervention (p<.05). The bladder necksymphyseal distance and posterior rhabdosphincter thickness statistically increased and the anterior rhabdosphincter thickness showed a tendency to increase. All participants demonstrated a significant increase in the LAM contraction score across three assessment times (p<.05). Although the total score of the I-QOL did not show significant improvement, it steadily increased and among I-QOL subscales, only the "avoidance" subscale showed statistical improvements (p<.05). The total score of the FSFI statistically improved and the "desire" score significantly changed (p<.05). Conclusion: The TCES is recommended for women who want to apply conservative treatments before surgery and who have suffered from SUI in aspects of sexual function and quality of life.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.349-357
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• 1995

목적 : 수술을 시행 받지 않은 IB, IIA, IIB 자궁경부암 환자에서 외부 방사선 조사 및 강내조사 방법에 따른 생존율과 방광 및 직장 합병증 발생률을 분석하여 보고자 하였다. 방법 : 1984년 11월 부터 1993년 12월 까지 인제대학교 부산백병원 치료방사선과에서 근치적 방사선치료 또는 화학요법을 병행한 자궁경부암 병기 IB, IIA, IIB 환자 127명 중 추적 가능하였던 환자 107명을 대상으로 생존율을 후향적 분석하였고, 합병증은 91명에서 추적 가능하였다. 방사선 단독으로 치료 받은 환자가 86명, 보조적 화학요법을 받은 환자는 21명이었다. 대상 환자들의 추적 조사 기간은 3개월에서 118개월이었고 (중앙값, 47개월), 환자의 연령은 31세에서 76세까지 (중앙값, 56세) 분포를 보였다. FIGO 병기 IB기가 26명, IIA기가 40명, IIB기가 41명 이었다. 강내 방사선 조사는 저선량률 강내조사를 받은 군(80명)과 고선량률 강내조사를 받은 군(21명)으로 나누어 분석하였다. 저선량률 강내조사는 1회 시행받은 환자군(63명)과 2회로 나누어 시행받은 환자군(17명)을 비교하여 보았고, 저선량률 강내조사를 받은 환자 중에서 전골반 외부 조사선량에 따라 4500cGy 이하인 환자군(18명)과 4501cGy 이상인 환자군(62명)으로 나누어 분석하였다. 외부 조사선량이 5000cGy 이상인 환자 중에서 중심선 차폐(midline block)를 한 군(36명)과 하지 않은 군(31명)을 나누어 분석하였다. 결과 : 전체 환자의 5년생존율은 $69{\%}$였고, 병기별 5년생존율은 IB $92{\%}$, IIA $75{\%}$, IIB $53{\%}$로 나왔다. 직장 합병증은 Grade 1이 20명($22{\%}$), Grade 2가 22명($24{\%}$) 이었고, 방광 합병증은 Grade 1이 22명($24{\%}$), Grade 2가 17명($19{\%}$) 이었으며 수술을 요할 정도의 심각한 합병증은 없었다. 방광 및 직장 합병증이 나타났던 군에서 합병증이 없었던 군보다 방광 및 직장에 조사된 최대 방사선량(maximum dose)의 평균치가 높았던 것으로 나타났다 (최대 방광 조사선량 평균 : 7608cGy v 6960cGy (p<0.01), 최대 직장 조사선량 평균 : 7041cGy v 6269cGy (p<0.01)). 외부 조사선량이 4500cGy 이하인 군과 4501cGy 이상인 군에서 생존율과 방광 합병증 발생율은 통계적 차이가 없었으나 Grade 2 직장 합병증 발생율은 각각 $6.3{\%},\;25.5{\%}$ (p<0.05)로 4500cGy 이하인 군에서 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 고선량률 강내조사를 받은 군과 저선량률 강내 조사를 받은 군 사이에 생존율은 병기별 분석에서 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 합병증 발생률은 고선량률 강내조사 군에서 더 높게 나타났지만 Point A와 직장에 조사된 방사선량이 저선량률 강내조사 군에 비해 높아 고선량률 강내치료 자체가 합병증 발생률을 높인 인자로 볼 수는 없었다 (p<0.01). 저선량률 강내조사의 횟수에 따른 생존율이나 합병증 발생률의 차이는 없었다. 외부조사시 중심선 차폐 여부에 따른 생존율과 직장 합병증 발생률의 유의한 차이는 없었으나 방광 합병증 발생률은 중심선 차폐를 시행한 군에서 더 높았다 (p<0.05). 결론 : 병기 IB, IIA, IIB 자궁경부암에서 방사선 치료방법에 따른 생존율은 통계적으로 유의한 차이는 없었으며, 직장 합병증은 외부 조사선량이 4500cGy이하인 군에서 4501cGy 이상인 군에서보다 낮은 것으로 나타났고, 최대 방광 선량과 최대 직장 선량이 합병증 발생률과 유의한 상관관계를 보여, 향후 전골반 외부 조사선량이 4500cGy를 넘지 않도록 주의하여야 되겠고, 강내 치료 계획시 직장 및 방광 선량을 가능한 낮추도록 치료 선량을 결정해야 할 것이다.