• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.141-147
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of postoperative pain control by intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV) to the effectiveness of postoperative pain control by continuous intra-lesional infusion of local anesthetics (IL) with or without an interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Materials and Methods: We designed this prospective randomized case-controlled double-blind study, and allocated 84 consecutive patients to four groups according to postoperative analgesic method, i.e., Group IV, Group ISBIV, Group IL, and Group ISB-IL after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Postoperative pain, side effects and supplemental analgesics were recorded at 1 hour and then at every 8 hours for 2 days. Result: The demographic and clinical characteristics of four groups were identical statistically. Interscalene block (Group ISB-IV, Group ISB-IL) was found to be effective at relieving pain and at reducing supplemental analgesic amounts at 1 and 8 hours postoperatively (p<0.05). Patients in the Group ISB-IL had less pain at 16 and 48 hours postoperatively than the other groups (p<0.05). Continuous intra-lesional infusion (Group IL, Group ISB-IL) was superior in reducing analgesic-related side effects (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study suggests that a combination of an interscalene brachial plexus block and continuous intralesional infusion of ropivacaine is an effective and safe method of postoperative pain control in patients after arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.83-97
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• 2008

Objectives : We investigated the effects of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture on autonomic nervous system with the Heart Rate Variability(HRV) in adult man. as well as we tried to observe how distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture on the balance of the autonomic nervous system. Methods : We investigated on 58 healthy volunteers consisted of 28 subjects in experiment(distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture) group and 30 subjects in control(Normal Saline) group. Study form was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. 28 subjects in experiment group were injected distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture at $GB_{21}$(Kyonjong) and 30 subjects in control group were injected Normal Saline at $G_{21}$(Kyonjong). except of 2 subjects(in control group) who can't be measured and 6 subjects(2 in experiment group and 4 in control group) who move or make unforceable error during measuring. Finally 26 subject in experiment group and 24 subject in control group are studied. We measured HRV by PolyG-I on 7 times : before and after injection per 5 minutes during 30 minutes. The SPSS 10.0 for windows was used to analyze the data and the paired t-test(in group) and Student t-test(between two groups) were used to verify the result. Results : 1. After distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture injection, Mean HRV is significantly low only for first 5 minute, SDNN is significantly high after 5 minute, Complexity is significantly low only from 20 minute to 25 minute. HRV index is significantly high for first 5minute and from 10 minute to after 10 minute. 2. HRV index of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture Group significantly increased from 25 minute to 30 minute, and pNN50 of Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture Group significantly decreased from 20 minute to 30 minute compared with those of Normal Saline group. 3. After distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture injection, Ln(TP) and Ln(VLF) are significantly high after injection. Normalized LF is significantly high from 5 minute to 20 minute and from 25 minute and 30 minute. Normalized HF is significantly low from 5minute to 20 minute and from 25 minute and 30 minute. 4. Ln(TP) and Ln(VLF) of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture Group significantly increased from 20 minute to 25 minute compared with those of Normal Saline group. Conclusions : The results suggest that Rehmannia glutinosa Herbal Acupuncture in healthy adult man tend to activate the autonomic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system compared to Normal Saline within normal range.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2017

The rotavirus-induced diarrhea of human and animal neonates is a major public health concern worldwide. Until recently, no effective therapy is available to specifically inactivate the rotavirion particles within the gut. Passive immunotherapy by oral administration of chicken egg yolk antibody (IgY) has emerged of late as a fresh alternative strategy to control infectious diseases of the alimentary tract and has been applied in the treatment of diarrhea due to rotavirus infection. The purpose of this concise review is to evaluate evidence on the properties and performance of anti-rotavirus immunoglobulin Y (IgY) for prevention and treatment of rotavirus diarrhea in human and animal neonates. A survey of relevant anti-rotavirus IgY basic studies and clinical trials among neonatal animals (since 1994-2015) and humans (since 1982-2015) have been reviewed and briefly summarized. Our analysis of a number of rotavirus investigations involving animal and human clinical trials revealed that anti-rotavirus IgY significantly reduced the severity of clinical manifestation of diarrhea among IgY-treated subjects relative to a corresponding control or placebo group. The accumulated information as a whole depicts oral IgY to be a safe and efficacious option for treatment of rotavirus diarrhea in neonates. There is however a clear need for more randomized, placebo controlled and double-blind trials with bigger sample size to further solidify and confirm claims of efficacy and safety in controlling diarrhea caused by rotavirus infection especially among human infants with health issues such as low birth weights or compromised immunity in whom it is most needed.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.403-408
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• 2002

인체의 다양한 기능을 증진시키는 작용을 하는 것으로 알려진 IGF-I의 생체내 분비를 촉진시키기 위해 천연 생약재성분으로 구성된 YGF251을 개발하였고 YGF251의 효능을 측정하였다. 이중 맹검 시험 방식으로 40세에서 70세 사이의 성인 남녀 31명을 대상으로 IGF-I을 비롯하여 체중, 혈압, 간기능 검사 및 신장기능 검사를 실시하였다. YGF251 및 위약 투석 후의 IGF-I 함량변화에 대한 대응표본 검정결과는 YGF251 투여군에서 투여 전에는 245.6 ng/mL 이었는데 1개월 투여 후에는 269.3 ng/mL, 2개월 투여 후에는 275.6 ng/mL으로 유의하게 증가하였다 (p<0.05). 한편 위약 투여군에서는 투여 전에는 280.0 ng/mL이었으나 1개월 투여 후에는 239.2 ng/mL, 2개월 투여 후에는 230.2 ng/mL으로 유의하게 감소하는 결과를 보였다(p<0.05). 혈중 insulin함량은 실험군의 경우 YGF251 을 1개월 투여후 평균치로써 2배 정도의 증가를 보였으며 위약 투여군에서는 36% 정도 감소된 것으로 나타났다. 또한 YGF251투여에 의한 체중 및 혈압의 변화는 거의 나타나지 않았다. YGF251 투여에 의해 나타날수 있는 간기능 및 신장기능 변화를 관찰 하기 위해 여러 항목들의 수치는 측정 오차 범위내에서의 변화만을 나타내었다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.265-278
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• 2011

Objectives : This trial were conducted to evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of Bofutsusho-san(BTS) and Boiogiot-tang(BOT) by oriental obesity pattern identification on obese subjects, as compared to placebo. Methods : 166 subjects(body mass index ${\geq}25kg/m^2$) were recruited and randomized to receive BT(n=55), FH(n=55) or placebo(n=56) for 8 weeks. Anthropometric factors, serum lipid, glucose, blood pressure(BP), pulse rate, resting metabolic rate and oriental obesity pattern identification questionnaire were measured at baseline and 8 weeks. Adverse events and safety outcome variables were also checked during trials. Results : The frequency of top-scored oriental obesity pattern was ordered by indigestion(食積) > stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱) > yang deficiency(陽虛) > spleen deficiency(脾虛) > phlegm(痰飮) > blood stasis(瘀血) in subjects. BTS group significantly decreased body weight, body mass index(BMI), waist circumference(WC), body fat mass, total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol in stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱) and WC in indigestion(食積). BOT group showed significant decrease of body weight, BMI, WC, and body fat mass in indigestion(食積) not in deficiency(虛症). Adverse events were reported most frequently in yang deficiency(陽虛) by BT group and stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱) by BOT group. Conclusions : Bofu-tsusho-san was effective in treating obesity with stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱). Obesity pattern identification could be a useful diagnostic tool predicting treatment effects and adverse events.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.262-269
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• 2005

본 연구의 목적은 소아 환자의 치과 진료를 위한 진정요법 시 chloral hydrate와 hydroxyzine의 경구 투여와 midazolam과 meperidine의 경구 투여간의 임상적인 진정효과 및 합병증 발생 여부를 비교하는 것이다. 삼성서울병원 소아치과를 내원한 환아 중 ASA I 또는 II에 해당하는 4세 미만의 아동 15명을 대상으로 하여 한 달여 간격으로 두 차례에 걸친 진정요법을 시행하였다. 2회의 진정요법 중 1회는 chloral hydrate (60mg/kg)/hydroxyzine(25mg)을 경구 투여하고 나머지 1회는 midazolam(1mg/kg)/meperidine(1mg/kg)을 경구 투여하였으며 투여 순서는 무작위로 정하였다. 두 차례 모두 $N_2O-O_2$ 흡입진정을 병용하였다. 각 치료과정에 따른 진정효과는 Houpt Scale(수면, 움직임, 울음, 전반적인 행동 지수)로 측정하였고 pulse oximeter를 이용하여 저산소증의 유무를 비교, 평가하고 약물 투여 후 구토의 여부를 함께 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. Chloral hydrate와 hydroxyzine을 경구 투여한 군이 midazolam과 meperidine을 경구 투여한 군보다 전반적인 행동 지수에서 통계학적으로 유의하게 우수한 결과를 보였으며 어느 군에서도 저산소증은 보이지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 chloral hydrate와 hydroxyzine의 경구 투여가 midazolam과 meperidine의 경구 투여보다 우수한 진정효과를 보이는 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2012

식물성 자연추출물 중 하나인 고추냉이 추출물을 배합한 세치제의 구강환경 개선 효과를 알아보기위해 총72명을 대상으로 교차실험 및 이중맹검법을 실시하여 치면세균막지수, 치은염지수 및 우식활성도검사 등을 비교 검토한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 치면세균막지수는 초기값에 비해 대조군은 28%, 고추냉이 추출물 배합세치군은 58%의 억제효과를 나타내었다. 2. 치은염지수는 초기값에 비해 대조군은 26%, 고추냉이 추출물 배합세치군은 40%의 억제효과를 나타내었다. 3. Dentocult-SM을 이용한 우식활성도 평가에서는 초기값에 비해 대조군은 4%, 고추냉이 추출물 배합세치군은 69%의 억제효과를 나타내어 고추냉이 추출물 배합세치군이 대조군에 비해 유의할만한 Streptococcus mutans 억제효과를 나타내었다. 이상의 결과들로 보아 고추냉이 추출물을 배합한 세치제는 치면세균막 억제와 치은염의 감소 그리고 우식활성도 억제에 중요한 역할을 하여 구강환경 개선에 뛰어난 효과를 보이는 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.260-268
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• 2016

Background: During the aging process, skin shows visible changes, characterized by a loss of elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles due to reduced collagen production and decreased elasticity of elastin fibers. Panax ginseng Meyer has been used as a traditional medicine for various diseases due to its wide range of biological activities including skin protective effects. Ginsenosides are the main components responsible for the biological activities of ginseng. However, the protective activities of an enzymatic preparation of red ginseng against human skin aging have not been investigated. Methods: The efficacy of an enzyme-treated powder complex of red ginseng (BG11001) in preventing human skin aging was evaluated by oral administration to 78 randomized individuals. All patients were requested to take three daily capsules containing either 750 mg of BG11001 or a placebo vehicle for 24 wk; at the end of the testing period, skin roughness, elasticity, and skin water content were measured. Results: BG11001 significantly reduced the average roughness of eye wrinkles and the Global Photo Damage Score compared with the placebo, although there were no significant differences in arithmetic roughness average between the groups. In addition, gross elasticity and net elasticity values increased, and transepidermal water loss level decreased, indicating improved skin elasticity and moisture content. Conclusion: In conclusion, enzyme-treated red ginseng extract significantly improved eye wrinkle roughness, skin elasticity, and moisture content. Moreover, enzyme-treated red ginseng extract would be useful substance as a bio-health skin care product.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2004

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Ephedra Sinica and Evodia Rutaecarpa on resting metabolic rate(RMR), weight and body composition in obese women during low-calorie diet. Methods: We recruited 90 healthy premenopausal women$(body\;mass\;index{\geq}25kg/m^2)$ and randomly assigned to three groups(ephedra group, evodia group and placebo group). Subjects were administered Ephedra Sinica(6g twice a day) or Evodia Rutaecarpa(6g twice a day) or placebo in a double-blind fashion and participated in low-calorie diet for 8 weeks. Resting metabolic rate and body composition were measured at baseline, 4 and 8 weeks. Results: RMR change for 4 weeks was significantly higher in the ephedra group compared with the placebo group(p<.05). But the change for 8 weeks was not significant and the Evodia group showed no significant RMR change. Weight and percent body fat changes for 4 weeks and 8 weeks were significantly higher than the placebo group in the ephedra group(p<.05), but the Evodia group didn't show significant level. Conclusions: This study supports and emphasizes the benefits of herbal medicine in maintaining or increasing RMR during low-calorie diet. Especially Ephedra treatment was effective on significant maintainment of RMR, loss of weight and percent body fat(P<.05).

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2007

Korean red ginseng has broad efficacious effects against hypertension, diabetes, nociception, and cancer, and it counteracts weakness. It has been reported that Korean red ginseng is able to normalize blood pressure, improve cholesterol and lower blood glucose levels. We have recently reported that Korean red ginseng extract (KRGE) significantly prevented rat carotid arterial thrombosis in vivo, and inhibited platelet aggregation ex vivo and in vitro in a dose-dependent manner. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of KRGE on blood circulation in human by measuring ex vivo platelet aggregation, plasma coagulation and serum lipid profiles in healthy volunteers. Subjects were randomly divided into three groups (placebo-group, KRGE-low dose group, KRGE-high dose group). Administration of KRGE to subjects significantly inhibited ADP-induced platelet aggregations both in KRGE-low dose group from $72.79{\pm}20.53$ to $62.00{\pm}23.06%$ (p=0.0009), and in KRGE-high dose group from $75.14{\pm}21.86$ to $64.52{\pm}24.72%$ (p=0.0039), respectively. Administration of KRGE to subjects also significantly inhibited collagen-induced platelet aggregations both in KRGE-low dose group from $85.52{\pm}12.57$ to $79.62{\pm}20.47%$ (p=0.0916), and in KRGE-high dose group from $80.24{\pm}18.11$ to $70.31{\pm}25.93%$ (p=0.0565), respectively. Whereas, KRGE has no significant effects on coagulation system, such as prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), and serum lipid profiles, such as total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride. KRGE also has no significant effects on hematological and serum biochemical profiles. These results suggest that KRGE has a potential to improve blood circulation through antiplatelet activity in human, and KRGE intake may be beneficial for the individuals with high risks of thrombotic and cardiovascular diseases.