• 대한한방체열의학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2008

Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify relationship between the PWV and the temperature difference. Methods: When it comes to senile patients who suffer from cold limbs, there is need to see whether or not the patient's low temperature of the limbs is do to arteriosclerosis. The Pulse Wave Velocity(PWV) is a non-invasive method measuring the artery's rigidness. And the Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(D.I.T.I) is a non-invasive method to see the body's thermal change. Research on the interrelationship of the artery's rigidness and body's thermal distribution was done by using these two tests. The subjects of this research were patients between the age 40~65 who have done both the D.I.T.I and PWV in March 2005~ September 2005. They had to have no history of diabetes, coronary illnesses or cerebrovascular diseases which are diseases that can effect the outcome of the PVW, nor history of spondylopathy or dermatosis which can effect the outcome of the D.I.T.I. Results: The results were as follows. 1. There was a significant interrelationship between the right wrist-ankle PWV and the temperature difference of the right wrist-palm. 2. There was a significant interrelationship between the left wrist-ankle PWV and the temperature difference of the left wrist-palm. 3. There was no significant interrelationship between the right wrist-ankle PWV and the temperature difference of the right thigh-dorsum of foot. 4. There was no significant interrelationship between the left wrist-ankle PWV and the temperature difference of the left thigh-dorsum of foot. 5. The right ABI showed no significant interrelationship between the temperature difference of the right wrist-palm and the right thigh-dorsum of foot. 6. The left ABI showed no significant interrelationship between the temperature difference of the left wrist-palm and the left thigh-dorsum of foot. Conclusion: The study shows that there was a significant interrelationship between wrist-ankle PWV and the temperature difference of wrist-palm.

• 대한한의정보학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.23-34
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• 2015

This study is aimed to verify what effects horseback riding has in treating hospitalized patients with low back pain in the Korean medicine hospital. The method of this study is choosing 31 people among hospitalized male and female patients whose chief complaints were low back pain in 2 Korean medicine hospital in Gyeonggi Province. 14 people who agreed to take horseback riding treatment were classified into experimental group and 17, the rest of the people, were classified into control group. Both experimental group and control group were treated with Korean medicine. In addition, only experimental group performed horseback riding program. Changes of temperature difference by digital infrared thermal imaging(DITI), sit and reach test and visual analogue scale(VAS) survey were used as measuring tools. IBM SPSS Statistics 21 was used in processing statistics. Mean ${\pm}$standard deviation was indicated down to two places of decimals and the level of significance was judged as p<0.05. The summary of this study's result is as in the following. First of all, the meaningful difference was shown in the experimental group but not in the control group in the difference of temperature between Yintang and Kwanwon(the difference between up and down). Secondly, there were significant difference in the experimental group which performed horseback riding treatments but not in the control group resulting from examining the change of temperature difference between left and right Yongchon. Thirdly, there were significant difference between experimental and control group in the change of sit and reach. Especially, the change was much more in experimental group. As known from the results above, patients who only were treated with Korean medicine relieved low back pain, reordered pelvis and improved the motor ability. However, the group which carried out horseback riding at the same time reordered pelvis and improved the motor ability more obviously.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2648-2654
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• 2012

본 연구는 피부미용실에서 많이 적용하고 있는 다양한 도구를 이용한 등마사지의 효과를 알아보고자 하였으며 마사지 전후의 체열변화를 비교분석함으로 가장 효과적인 방법을 제시하여 등관리 프로그램을 개발하는 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 수기와 초음파기, 석션기를 이용하여 각각의 도구에 5명씩의 35세에서 45세 사이의 전남 광주시에 거주하는 여성들에게 2011년 7월 3일부터 7월 10일까지 시행하였다. 마사지전과 20분간의 마사지 시행후 각각 체열변화를 체열진단기 DITI IRIS-XP로 측정하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS 18.0 program을 이용하여 t-test를 실시하였다. 그 결과는 수기마사지전 $30.82{\pm}0.52$에서 수기마사지후 $35.06{\pm}0.36$로 체온상승이 유의하게 나타났고(p<.001), 초음파 마사지전 $30.66{\pm}0.53$에서 초음파 마사지후 $35.14{\pm}0.39$로 체온상승이 유의하게 나타났으며(p<.001),석션마사지전 $30.93{\pm}0.47$에서 석션마사지후 $39.25{\pm}0.19$로 체온상승이 유의하게 나타났다(p<.001). 수기와 초음파기, 석션기는 마사지도구로서 체온상승에 모두 효과적이며 특히 석션기를 이용한 마사지가 체온상승에 가장 효과가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 석션기는 등관리 프로그램을 개발하여 활용하는 가장 효과적인 도구인 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.521-529
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• 2012

본 연구의 목표는 신발 굽 높이에 따른 Kager씨 삼각 면적의 방사선영상 변화와 후종족부의 표면온도 변화를 알아보고자 연구하였다. 카이거씨 면적은 단순 방사선촬영검사와 인피니티 영상저장전송시스템을 이용하여 측정 하였다. 후종족부의 표면온도는 전산화적외선체열검사를 이용하여 측정하였다. 운동화 착용 대상자에게 신발 굽 높이가 다른 하이힐을 착용시켜 카이거씨 삼각 면적과 후종족부의 표면온도 차이를 분석 하였다. 하이힐 대상자들은 운동화 대상자들에 비하여 카이거씨 삼각 면적이 $0.88cm^2$, 후종족부의 표면온도가 $1.4^{\circ}C$ 각각 감소하였다. 최고신장과 최저신장의 카이거씨 면적과 표면온도의 차이는 운동화와 하이힐에서 각각 $0.9cm^2$, $1.2cm^2$, $1.6^{\circ}C$, $0.5^{\circ}C$이며 모두 미세한 차이를 나타냈다. 최고체중과 최저체중의 카이거씨 면적과 표면온도의 차이는 운동화와 하이힐에서 각각 $1.8cm^2$, $0.8cm^2$, $1.1^{\circ}C$, $0.2^{\circ}C$이며 체중이 높을수록 카이거씨 면적과 표면온도가 감소하였다. 하이힐 최장시간 착용자와 최저시간 착용자의 카이거씨 면적과 표면온도의 차이는 각각 $0.8cm^2$, $1.4^{\circ}C$, 이며 착용시간이 증가함에 따라 카이거씨 면적과 표면온도가 감소하였다. 결론적으로 하이힐을 장시간 착용하면 후종족부 통증과 혈류 장애를 유발 할 것으로 고려된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2005

Objectives : The Purpose of this study is to report in patient with common peroneal nerve palsy, who improved by oriental medical treatament. Methods : We Checked the temperature of a leg by Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI) at intervals of 10 days, angle of active dorsiflexion and range of active motion for estimating the improvement of symptoms. We used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) for estimating the degree of pain, too. Results : After 4 weeks treatment, the movement and power of ankle joint improved to nearly normal range. The degree of active dorsiflexion of the ankle increased from $-40^{\circ}\;to\;15^{\circ}$ and range of active motion increased from Gr III to Gr I. The difference of temperature between the both legs decreased remarkably. Conclusion : In this case we experienced improvement of symptoms by conservative oriental medical therapy, e.g acupuncture stimulation, herbal medication, physical therapy. It should be needed further investigation on common peroneal nerve palsy and its symptoms in order to set up a reasonable standard about a surgical operation.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.41-60
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 침 치료가 PMS 증상에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 침 처치, MSSL-D 작성, 혈액검사, 체열검사 등의 임상시험을 실시한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻을 수 있었다. 1. 침 치료는 월경전기증후군의 증상을 효과적으로 개선하였다. 2. 침의 효과는 신체증상과 정신증상 모두에 효과적이었으며, 대조군 처치도 정신증상에는 증상의 개선을 나타내었다. 3. 월경전기증후군의 증상의 변화와 혈중 progesterone 농도의 변화는 유의한 상관성이 없었다. 윌경전기증후군에서 침 치료는 신체의 좌우의 체표면 온도 차이를 유의하게 조절하였다. 이상의 연구 결과에서, 침 치료가 월경전증후군의 증상개선과 인체 불균형을 조절하는데 유의한 효과가 있음을 보여주었으나, 충분한 수의 여성을 대상으로 하는 임상시험을 통하여 월경전기증후군 에서 다양한 변증에 따른 침의 효과를 증명하는 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한방체열의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2006

Objectives : This study was designed to analyze basic data for cold hypersensitivity patients with a questionnaire and investigate correlation between cold hypersensitivity and Heart Rate Variability(HRV). Methods : 49 patients who complain of cold hypersensitivity on hands and feet in ambulatory care were investigated in Oriental Gynecology, Kyunghee Oriental Medical Center and Women medical center, Kangnam Koreana hospital from May 1, 2006 to October 20, 2006. All patients were asked to answer a questionnaire. After careful I examination to rule out other disease which may affect Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI) and HRV data, patients were taken thermography for the diagnosis of cold hypersensitivity Based on the result of thermography, the patients were divided into two groups(Objective cold hypersensitivity and Subjective cold hypersensitivity). Then, these two groups were compared using HRV data which was measured in the supine position for 5 minutes. Results: 1. For most patients, cold hypersensitivity first developed during puberty. 2. The parts of the body that felt cold first time were hands and feet. 3. The cold sensation was increased in winter or at bedtime Showing that the sensation can be changed according to the level of coldness. 4. Among women who sufferfrom cold hypersensitivity, very few of them were treated. 5. More than half of cold hypersensitivity patients's family member also had a cold hypersensitivity. 6. The decrease in mean values of LF/HF ratio was observed in objective cold hypersensitivity group than subjective cold hypersensitivity group and the decrease was significant(P=0.014) when examined by Student t-test. Conclusions : It is necessary that the cold hypersensitivity patients should be treated carefully considering the facts mentioned above. And it can be suggested that dysautinomia be related with cold hypersensitivity and be evaluated by HRV.

• 대한한방체열의학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.46-58
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• 2006

Purpose: We intended to observe the relations between Chiljehyangbuhwan and abdominal & palmar temperature according to primary dysmenorrhea severity. Methods: We selected the 100 primary dysmenorrhea patients by the screening tests (first screening test-inquiry, second screening test-clinical test. additionally WHR (Waist-to-Hip ratio) by Inbody 2.0). By the fixed blocked randomization and double blind method, Chiljehyangbuhwan or placebo was administered for 1 menstration period. Finally, 69 patients remainded. Before and after administration, we measured 4 points abdominal temperature (Chon-jung (CV17), Chung-wan(CV12), Kwan-won(CV4). Chung-guk(CV3)) by DITI(DOREX Inc., USA). And then we checked the difference of temperature $({\Delta}T)$ between CV17 and CV12/CV17 and CV4/CV17 and CV3/CV12 and CV4/CV12 and CV3. Also, we measured 2 points (palmar region, upper front of forearm) for the difference of palmar temperature $({\Delta}T)$. Then, we checked palmar temperature minus upper front of forearm temperature and took an average of right and left ${\Delta}T.$ After that. we compared ${\Delta}T$ with primary dysmenorrhea severity evaluated by VRS (verbal rating scale) and MVRS (multidimensional verbal rating scale). In dysmenorrhea severity. we standardized scale score and 3-group-severity by score (mild, moderate. severe). Besides, we compared palmar ${\Delta}T$ with abdominal ${\Delta}T$. For statistics, we used ANOVA and Spearman's rho correlations. SPSS 13.0 for windows. Results: In case of MVRS, though Chiljehyangbuhwan was correlated to abdominal ${\Delta}T$(CV12 and CV3/CV12 and CV4). it was not correlated to palmar ${\Delta}T$. In case of VRS, though Chiljehyangbuhwan was not correlated to abdominal ${\Delta}T$. it was correlated to palmar ${\Delta}T$. However. palmar ${\Delta}T$ was not correlated to abdominal ${\Delta}T$. Statistically they showed significant result (p<0.05). Conclusion: The primary dysmenorrhea patients showed that severity by MVRS was connected with abdominal ${\Delta}T$ (CV12 and CV3/CV12 and CV4) and severity by VRS was connected with palmar ${\Delta}T$ after Chiljehyangbuhwan administration. So we can consider Chiljehyangbuhwan partially effects the abdominal & palmar temperature according primary dysmenorrhea severity. However, palmar temperature was not correlated to abdominal temperature. Therefore, we need further study.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 2005

갑작스러운 요통과 양측하지통, 하지의 근력 감소, 대소변 장애 및 운동, 감각장애로 양방병원에서 마미증후군으로 진단받고 추궁판 절제술과 감압술을 시행 후 임상적인 호전을 보이지 않은 환자 1례에 대해 홍화자(紅花子) 약침요법(藥鍼療法)을 중심으로 복합적인 한방치료를 시행한 결과 요통에 대한 VAS와 요통점수표, ODI 항목에서는 각 항목 모두에서 현저한 호전 양상을 나타내었다. 운동기능 및 보행에 있어서 입원 당시에 보행기에 의지하여 보행하였는데 치료 후에는 안독으로 보행이 가능하고 일상적인 가벼운 생활도 가능해지게 되었다. 배뇨기능에 있어서도 자발적인 배뇨가 가능할 정도로 완전회복 되었다. 하지만 배변의 상태는 입원 당시와 치료 후에는 변의가 느껴지는 것 이외에 자발적인 배변은 이루어지지 않았다. 감각 기능의 회복에 있어서도 온통각, 압촉각과 하지 냉감은 호전 양상을 보였으나 안장 감각과 괄약근의 기능은 거의 회복되지 않았다. 본 연구를 기초로 하여 향후 수술이나 양방적인 치료 후에 발생할 수 있는 후유증의 관리에 있어서 홍화자(紅花子) 약침(藥鍼)에 대한 더욱 심도있는 후속 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.105-110
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• 2018

Purpose: This study examined the effects of beraprost sodium on digital infrared thermal images in patients with peripheral arterial disease caused by type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease were treated with beraprost sodium in a prospective, multicenter, cohort study from February 2013 to December 2014. Beraprost sodium ($40{\mu}g$) was administered orally 3 times daily ($120{\mu}g/day$) for 6 months. The visual analogue scale (VAS) and digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) were performed to compare the blood flow improvement between before and after dosing. Results: Among the 25 patients included in the evaluation, 22 patients completed the study. A significant increase in body temperature was observed in the front and left side, particularly in the plantar side in DITI compared to that before and after administration. An increase in body temperature was observed at the frontal part from $28.1^{\circ}C{\pm}2.3^{\circ}C$ to $29.1^{\circ}C{\pm}2.1^{\circ}C$ (p=0.021), at the left side from $27.8^{\circ}C{\pm}2.4^{\circ}C$ to $28.6^{\circ}C{\pm}1.9^{\circ}C$ (p=0.028), at the plantar part at $24.0^{\circ}C{\pm}1.5^{\circ}C$, and at the plantar part at $27.1^{\circ}C{\pm}2.4^{\circ}C$ (p<0.01). The VAS decreased significantly from $5.4{\pm}1.3$ to $2.7{\pm}2.0$ after 6 months of treatment (p<0.01). Conclusion: Beraprost sodium is a safe and easy-to use oral medication for diabetes peripheral arterial disease. It can be expected to increase the blood flow and decrease the lower extremity pain statistically after being taken for 6 months.