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Researches on Diagnostic Indices of Skin Diseases Based on Concepts of Interstices (주리개념(腠理槪念)에 근거한 피부과 질병의 진단지표 기초연구)

  • Chi, Gyoo Yong
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.167-172
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    • 2013
  • In order to establish the diagnostic indices of skin diseases, some physiological and pathological concepts of interstices(腠理) were researched based on , and western dermatology with etymological analysis. As physiological indices for diagnosis of skin diseases, measurement of epidermis and dermis using ultrasonogram in the zhongwan and dachui's location. And for grading looseness and fineness of interstices with 3 unsound groups, measuring numbers and sizes of sweat pores in each point's 1 cm diameter circular area using comparative method and palpation assessment. Another index is superficial temperature. As pathological indices for diagnosis, validating volumes of dead skin cells and grading degrees of atrophy and degeneration of skin lesion. And as supplementary measures, absorptive degrees of cosmetics on face should be recorded according to 3 grades. These diagnostic indices can contribute to establishment of standard pattern identification and prescription of skin diseases through converting anatomical cognizance into classical concepts of interstices objectively.

Evaluation of Insulation Diagnostic Test Reliability for Stator Winding of High Voltage Induction Motor (고압유도전동기 절연특성시험의 신뢰도 평가)

  • Lee, Kwang-Ho;Kim, Hyun-Il;Kwak, Hee-Jin;Oh, Bong-Keun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2004.11d
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    • pp.46-49
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    • 2004
  • This test was performed to assess the correlation between insulation diagnostic tests and breakdown voltage strength of the stator winding of 6.6kV class induction motor in insulation deterioration condition which have been in service for 5 years after being installed in 1998. The insulation diagnostic tests include resistance, polarization index(P.I), dissipation factor(${\Delta}tan{\delta}$). maximum partial discharges(Qmax) and AC breakdown test. we evaluated the correlation between insulation diagnostic test and AC breakdown test for stator winding of high voltage induction motor.

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Pre-Operative Evaluation of Ovarian Tumors by Risk of Malignancy Index, CA125 and Ultrasound

  • Arun-Muthuvel, Veluswamy;Jaya, Vijayaraghavan
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.2929-2932
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: To evaluate the diagnostic performances of risk of malignancy index (RMI), CA-125 and ultrasound score in differentiating between benign and borderline or malignant ovarian tumors and find the best diagnostic test for referral of suspected malignant ovarian cases to gynaecologic oncologists. Materials and Methods: This prospective study covered 467 women with pelvic tumors scheduled for surgery at our hospital between July 2011 and July 2013. The RMI was obtained from ultrasound score, CA125 and menopausal status. The diagnostic values of each parameter and the RMI were determined and compared using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences Version 14.0.1. Results: In our study, 61% of ovarian tumors were malignant in the post-menopausal age group. RMI with a cut-off 150 had sensitivity of 84% and specificity of 97% in detecting ovarian cancer. CA-125>30 had a sensitivity of 84% and a specificity of 83%. An ultrasound score more than 2 had a sensitivity of 96% and specificity of 81%. RMI had the least false malignant cases thus avoiding unnecessary laparotomies. Ultrasound when used individually had the best sensitivity but poor specificity. Conclusions: Our study has demonstrated the RMI to be an easy, simple and applicable method in the primary evaluation of patients with pelvic masses. It can be used to refer suspected malignant patients to be operated by a gynaecologic oncologist. Other models of preoperative evaluation should be developed to improve the detection of early stage invasive, borderline and non-epithelial ovarian cancers.

A Case Report of Atopic dermatitis treated by Gamchosasim-tang based on Shanghanlun provisions (『상한론(傷寒論)』 변병진단체계(辨病診斷體系)에 근거하여 감초사심탕(甘草瀉心湯)을 투여한 대양병(大陽病) 결흉(結胸) 아토피 피부염 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Sung-Jun;Ryu, Hee-Chang
    • 대한상한금궤의학회지
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2014
  • Objective : This study reports the effect of Gamchosasim-tang on atopic dermatitis. Methods : According to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system, We diagnosed Taeyang-byung kyeolhyung. The symptoms of atopic dermatitis were worsen when the patient had bad sleeping habits by stress(心煩不得安). So the patient treated with Gamchosasim-tang for 3 months. The severity of atopic dermatitis was evaluated by SCORAD index, EASI and pictures. Results : After the treatment, SCORAD index and EASI decreased $75.9{\rightarrow}27.9$, $19{\rightarrow}5.7$ each. And sleeping habits also improved. Conclusions : Gamchosasim-tang improved the symptoms of atopic dermatitis on this study. Although Gamchosasim-tang is not an usual treatment for atopic dermatitis, we could prescribe the medicine due to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system. And Further research would be needed the relation between bad sleeping habits cased by stress(心煩不得安) and Gamchosasim-tang.

A Case Report of Atopic dermatitis treated by Kyejiinsam-tang based on shanghanlun provisions (『상한론(傷寒論)』변병진단체계(辨病診斷體系)에 근거하여 계지인삼탕(桂枝人參湯)을 투여한 아토피 피부염 치험 1례)

  • Kim, Nam-Gon
    • 대한상한금궤의학회지
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.75-83
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    • 2017
  • Objective : This study reports the effect of Kyejiinsam-tang on Atopic Dermatitis. Methods : This is a case report on a patient who has been suffering from Atopic Dermatitis. According to Diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions, Kyejiinsam-tang was provided for 250 days. The severity of Atopic Dermatitis was evaluated by SCORAD index and pictures. Results : When analyzing the patient's history and symptoms, it can be found in article No. 163 in Shanghanlun. The area and intensity of Atopic Dermatitis were reduced when viewed photos findings, and SCORAD index decreased 58.1 to 7.1. So diagnosis and therapies showed valid results in Atopic Dermatitis. Conclusions : Kyejiinsam-tang is efficient to patient of this case report as a treatment.

Depth estimation for surface-breaking cracks in steel-fiber reinforced concrete using ultrasonic surface waves

  • Ahmet S. Kirlangic;Zafer Iscan
    • Structural Monitoring and Maintenance
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.373-388
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    • 2022
  • A USW based diagnostic procedure is presented for estimating the depth of surface-breaking cracks. The diagnosis is demonstrated on seven lab-scale SFRC beam specimens, which are subjected to the CMOD controlled three-point bending test to create real bending cracks. Then, the recorded multiple ultrasonic signals are examined with the signal processing techniques, including wavelet transform and two-dimensional Fourier transform, to investigate the relationships between the crack depth and two diagnostic indices, namely the attenuation coefficient and dispersion index (DI). Finally, the reliabilities of these indices for depth estimation are verified with the visually measured crack depths as well as the crack features obtained with a digital image processing algorithm. It is found that the DI outperforms the attenuation coefficient in depth estimation, where this index displays good agreement with the visual inspection for 86% of the inspected specimens.

Selection of radiation treatment plan technique at breast cancer operating technique (유방암 수술기법에 따른 방사선치료계획 기법의 선택)

  • Kim, Jeong-Ho;Bae, Seok-Hwan;Kim, Ki-Jin;Yoo, Se-Jong
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.125-130
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    • 2015
  • Techniques, using physical wedge filter and using dynamic wedge filter and FIF(Field in Field) and ISCT(Irregular Surface Compensating Technique), have been developed according to progress of radiation therapy of breast cancer. Measurement of dose was done to judge the usefulness of technique using three cases, non tissue loss after breast conserving operating and tissue loss after breast conserving operating and mastectomy. Dose indexes of breast tissue, CI (Conformity Index), HI (Homogeneity Index) and QOC (Quality of Coverage), dose index of skin, or dose indexes of lung, volume of 50 percent dose and 20 percent dose were estimated and compared. Using dynamic wedge filter is useful plan at non tissue loss allowing for high dose of lung. FIF and ISCT are useful plan at tissue loss. ISCT is useful plan at mastectomy. Henceforth, we need to apply to valid plan and body type and thorax size.

Comparison of Predictive Value of Obesity and Lipid Related Variables for Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance in Obese Adults

  • Shin, Kyung A
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.256-266
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    • 2019
  • In this study, obese adults were compared for their ability to predict obesity and lipid related variables and their optimal cutoff values to predict metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. In this study, 9,256 adults aged 20 years or older and less than 80 years old, who were in the Gyeonggi region from January 2014 to December 2016 and who were examined at a general hospital, were enrolled. The diagnostic criteria for obesity were WHO (World Health Organization), and BMI $25kg/m^2$ or more presented in the Asia-Pacific region. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed based on the criteria of American Heart Association / National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (AHA / NHLBI). According to the results of receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, Triglyceride / HDL-cholesterol (TG / HDL-C), Triglyceride and Glucose (TyG) index, lipid accumulation product (LAP) and visceral adiposity index (VAI) showed high predictive power for diagnosing metabolic syndrome. The diagnostic accuracy of LAP (AUC: 0.854) for males and VAI (0.888) for females was the highest. The optimal cutoff value of LAP was 42.71 for male and 35.44 for female, and the cutoff value of VAI was 1.92 for male and 2.15 for female. In addition, WHtR (waist to height ratio), TyG index, and LAP were used as predictors of insulin resistance in obese adults. Therefore, LAP and VAI were superior to other indicators in predicting metabolic syndrome in obese adults.

A Review Study on Ryodoraku Study Trend (양도락(良導絡) 연구동향(硏究動向)에 관한 문헌(文獻) 고찰(考察))

  • Kim, Kyu-Tae;Kim, Dong-Hoon;Park, Young-Jae;Kim, Jung-Kuk;Park, Young-Bae
    • The Journal of the Society of Korean Medicine Diagnostics
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.69-83
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    • 2005
  • Background and purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the recent achievements on ryodoraku and suggest new ryodoraku studies. Methods: The study papers related with ryodoraku, published in foreign countries and Korea up to the present, were collected first by internet search & journal. And then the collected papers were classified and summarized. Results and Conclusion: There are three study trends. One is finding some effect and analysis for some symptoms, another is finding a distinguishing mark and a diagnostic index, and the other is raising several points & providing solution & studying about relativity with another diagnosis. Some studies finding some effect and analysis for some symptoms are to be classified into four items(1. effect of drugs medication. 2. effect of ryodoraku therapy. 3. effect of other treatments. 4. effect of other treatments with ryodoraku therapy). Other studies finding a distinguishing mark and a diagnostic index are to be classified into two items(1. diagnostic index of symptoms. 2. distinguishing mark of disease). The other studies are to be classified into three items(1. ryodoraku introduction and raising several points at issue. 2. improvement machinery and tools. 3. studying about relativity with another diagnosis). Finally we need solving the ryodoraku problems(the condition of measurement and reproducibility, relation with Kyung-rak(經絡) and Ryodoraku, the reason of Ryodoraku points producing and etc.).

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A Study on Application of Landscape Diagnosis Index and Landscape Formation Plan of Rural Villages (농촌마을단위 경관진단지표 적용 및 경관형성방안에 관한 연구 - 충청북도 9개 마을을 대상으로 -)

  • Song, Hee-Jung;Kim, Dae-Sik;Doh, Jae-Heung;Koo, Hee-Dong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.149-160
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    • 2013
  • In this study, it propose what the landscape elements is to be improved urgently and how to improve landscape by reflecting the rural village characteristics away from the spatial integrated landscape planning. The study area for landscape research is selected as the 9 rural villages in Chungcheongbuk-do, and research is done by using village unit landscape diagnostic index(VULDI). the result is shown that average VULDI value of the rural village zones is bigger than one of the town village zones with difference of 15%. Two zones of Chilseong-myeon and Sangchon-myeon among the town village zones are appeared to be similar with the rural village zones in landscape level by VULDI value. Generally, the rural villages to maintain the good landscape have the low population and high engagement rate in agriculture. Looking political support criteria at the landscape level, the seven zones except Deoksan-myeon and Maengdong-myeon have high VULDI value more than 60%, which means that it seems unnecessary to support political landscape improvement. However, when it is divided into two parts of the village inside landscape and the surrounding landscape, 8 rural village zones except one zone of Sangchon-myeon have low VULDI value less than 60%, which means it is necessary to support political landscape improvement. It is important to give the intensive support of ever urgent landscape improvements and high priority landscape elements on the results of the diagnostic before planning of the rural landscape formation.