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A study of display technique and display organization system for experience display of science technique - Focused on experience display of up-to-date science technique(NT, MEMS, BT) - (첨단과학기술 체험전시를 위한 연출기법 및 전시구성체계에 관한 연구 - 첨단과학분야(NT, MEMS, BT)의 체험전시를 중심으로 -)

  • Song, Hyun-Mi;Choi, Jun-Hyuck;Lim, Che-Zinn
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Interior Design Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.182-186
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this research is to develop subject of up-to-date scientific technology, according with science museum, and to deviate from the old style, simply-seeing display, and the passive display which simply support narrative styles by one-way action. In addition, for motivating audience to take part in the display, this study is to analyze displaying technique, key marks of an exhibit and then to create the way which science museum should follow in order to plan interactive scenario and display technique. By analysis and consideration of museums, which I took for a sample, this study will work out display scenario, based on interactive concept, and experience display technique. Moreover, this study will suggest alternatives and basis in order to develop display technique of up-to-date science in science museum.

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Factors Associated With Success or Failure of Quit Attempts: A Clinical Approach for Lung Cancer Prevention

  • Su, Tin Tin;Sallehuddin, Bin Abu Bakar;Murniati, Hj Hussain;Swinder, Jit;Sadat, Nabilla Al;Saimy, Ismail
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.175-179
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    • 2012
  • The objective of the study is to investigate the success rate of quit attempts and identify factors associated with success or failure of quit attempts in a quit smoking clinic. A cohort study was conducted with 495 smokers who enrolled in a quit smoking clinic from 2005 to 2008. The factors leading to quit smoking successfully were "being Malay", "having high blood pressure" "type of Nicotine Replacement Therapy" and "duration of follow up". In contrast, clerical staff had negative association to quit smoking. People who started smoking in their teenage years had a high risk of relapse. Integration of active follow up and tailor-made support programmes for quitters appear necessary in order to maintain their non-smoking status and encourage them to be permanent quitters. Integration of quit smoking clinics and primary care clinics could be another potential step for the success of quit smoking programmes.

Sublabial Autologous Ear Cartilage Grafting for Increasing the Nasolabial Angle

  • Toncic, Rajko;Toncic, Dinko
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.46-52
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    • 2016
  • Background The loss of nasal tip support is caused by many factors and eventually results in the collapse and eventual dropping of the nasal tip. This reduces the nasolabial (NL) angle and negatively affects respiratory functions and one's appearance. Methods The aim of this retrospective study, which was conducted on 52 patients, was to present and popularize a simple and effective method for the reconstruction of a weakened columella by inserting an autologous ear cartilage graft using a sublabial approach. Results Of all the patients, three patients experienced transplant rejection. The period of follow-up observation was one to five years (mean, 27 months). The results were objectively evaluated by measuring the NL angle in standardized photos before and after the procedure at different time intervals over the follow-up period. We observed a significant increase of the NL angle (mean, $20^{\circ}$), and found these results to be durable over the long term. Of the 52 patients included in this study observed patients, three were dissatisfied (due to immediate infection and shifting of the strut), 28 were satisfied, and 21 were very satisfied. Conclusions The surgical method described here is simple and can be learned quickly. It has very good results with few complications, and is our method of choice for complex and serious cases seen in everyday rhinosurgical practice.

Mean Sojourn Time of Preclinical Gastric Cancer in Korean Men: A Retrospective Observational Study

  • Bae, Jong-Myon;Shin, Sang Yop;Kim, Eun Hee
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.201-205
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: This retrospective cohort study aimed to estimate the mean sojourn time (MST) of preclinical gastric cancer in Korean men. Methods: The subjects consisted of voluntary male screenees aged 40 to 69 years who underwent subsequent screening gastroscopies after testing negative at a baseline screening performed between January 2007 and December 2011. A new case was defined if gastric cancer cells were present in the biopsy specimens obtained from gastroscopy. The follow-up period was calculated as the number of person-years between the date of baseline screening gastroscopy and positive findings at a subsequent screening. The MST was calculated using transition rates of gastric cancer to determine the best screening interval. Results: Of the 171 979 voluntary male screenees, 61 688 (36%) underwent subsequent screening gastroscopies between January 2007 and December 2011. A total of 91 incident cases were found during 19 598 598 person-years of follow-up. The MST of gastric cancer was 2.37 years (95% confidence intervals, 1.92 to 2.96), and those aged 40 to 49 years had a shorter MST than those 50 to 69 years did. Conclusions: These findings support the 2-year interval of screening recommended by the nationwide gastric cancer screening program in Korea. Further studies for the age-specific MST among women are needed.

Open Transthoracic Plication of the Diaphragm for Unilateral Diaphragmatic Eventration in Infants and Children

  • Alshorbagy, Ashraf;Mubarak, Yasser
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.48 no.5
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    • pp.307-310
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    • 2015
  • Background: To evaluate our experience of early surgical plication for diaphragmatic eventration (DE) in infancy and childhood. Methods: This study evaluated infants and children with symptomatic DE who underwent plication through an open transthoracic approach in our childhood development department between January 2005 and December 2012. Surgical plication was performed in several rows using polypropylene U-stitches with Teflon pledgets. Results: The study included 12 infants and children (7 boys and 5 girls) with symptomatic DE (9 congenital and 3 acquired). Reported symptoms included respiratory distress (91.7%), wheezing (75%), cough (66.7%), and recurrent pneumonia (50%). Preoperative mechanical ventilatory support was required in 41.7% of the patients. The mean length of hospital stay was $6.3{\pm}2.5days$. The mean follow-up period was $24.3{\pm}14.5months$. Preoperative symptoms were immediately relieved after surgery in 83.3% of patients and persisted in 16.7% of patients one year after surgery. All patients survived to the end of the two-year follow-up and none had recurrence of DE. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and surgical plication of the diaphragm for symptomatic congenital or acquired diaphragmatic eventration offers a good clinical outcome with no recurrence.

MAXILLARY SINUS GRAFT FOR ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANT PLACEMENT : REVIEW OF THE LITERATURES (임프란트 식립을 위한 상악동점막 거상술: 문헌고찰)

  • Kim, Su-Gwan;Gang, Tae-Ho;Park, Jeong-Yeol;Kim, Soo-Min;Park, In-Soon
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.527-532
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    • 2000
  • A review of the literature, provided by a MEDLINE search from 1980 through June 1999, was performed. This study was screened that 649 patients received 679 sinus lift grafts in which 2056 implants were placed. The types of grafts in sinus augmentation were autogenous bone, corticocancellous block bone, allogenic bone, and a variety of alloplastic materials. Results of these grafts are presented. The most frequent complications was the infection of maxillary sinus. Long-term follow-up is necessary to advance the sinus elevation and to support posterior maxillary restorations.

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A Case Analysis of Health and Safety Management of Child Care Center (어린이집 질병 및 안전사고 사례분석)

  • Kim, Il-Ok
    • Korean Parent-Child Health Journal
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.147-158
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the situation of occurrence of disease and accidence of child care center. The subjects of this study were 17 public district child care centers, but only one center kept their health diary. Therefore, it became finally the only subject for this study. The data were collected through the analysis it's health diary and case reports for emergency. The collected data were analyzed by the number of cases, age and sex, types of case, and the emergency case were analyzed by age, background, types of accidents and follow up. The number of cases of disease and accident in 2002 were 572. In sexual difference, boys more have accident than girls. The teachers and the outsiders also frequently use the health care service. Smallpox and epidemic conjunctivitis were spreaded during winter and summer. In causes of accidents, 'accident by other child' were 98%. In emergency cases, 1 pierced wound, 1 dislocation, 2 dental emergencies, 4 eyeball contusion and bleedings and 2 burns were occurred. all the cases of emergency were performed follow up education. On the basis of above data, there will be needed to intensify health and safety subjects in curriculum for the teacher of child care, and health and safety education for child. Each child care centers must have health care manager and the network for emergency. To enhance the quality of child care service, government have to offer financial and systematical support.

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The Impacts of Postpartum Depression on the Temperament, Health and Development of 4-month-old Infants (산모의 우울이 생후 4개월 영아의 기질, 건강과 성장발달에 미치는 영향)

  • Bang, Kyung-Sook
    • Perspectives in Nursing Science
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.9-15
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the impacts of maternal depression on the temperament, health problems, and development of 4-month-old infants. Methods: For this longitudinal comparative study, data collected at one month postpartum and at the 4th month of follow-up were evaluated from sixty five pairs. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used to assess the symptoms of depression. Results: Eighteen point 5 percent and15.4% of mothers were diagnosed with postpartum depression at one month post-partum and at the 4th month of follow-up, respectively. The temperament of the infants between the two groups was not different. However, the infants of the depressed mothers had more health problems after 4 months. Depressed mothers had a lower score for the acceptance of Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME), and the development score of their infants was lower than that of the non-depressed mothers. Conclusion: Maternal depression affects the health and development of infants. Women should be screened for potential risk factors and for symptoms of depression during postpartum periods so that appropriate interventions including emotional support can be initiated in a timely manner.

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Anti Wrinkle Effect of Needle-Embedding Therapy: a Case Series (매선 요법 3회 시술 후 안면 피부 변화에 대한 개선 효과 : 10례 증례연구)

  • Kang, Kyung-Won;Park, Jung-Young;Kim, Joo-Hee;Choi, Sun-Mi;Jung, Kum-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.147-154
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: This study aims to examine the improvement against facial wrinkles after needle-embedding therapy. Methods: The study participants were 10 women treated with needle-embedding therapy in the Korean Medical Clinic from September, 2011 to August, 2014. The subjects were treated every ten days for twenty days, totally three times, and the result of treatment was evaluated five times, such as pre-treatment, after each treatments, one month and two months later of the last treatment with ARAMO-SG. Results: 1. Depth and range of facial wrinkles, facial skin pore test, and sensitivity test were visibly improved after needle-embedding therapy and follow-up compared pre-treatment (p<0.05). 2. The significant improvements in facial skin texture test was not observed and sustained until the follow-up measurement at 2 months. 3. Any adverse reaction related to needle-embedding therapy did not happen. Conclusions: This study suggests that needle-embedding therapy can improve facial wrinkles. The positive results of this study support the requirement for additional research investigating the efficacy of needle-embedding therapy in women.

Repair of Aortic Coarctation in Infants (유아기 대동맥교약증의 외과적 치료)

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    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.739-747
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    • 1989
  • Between September 1986, and August 1989, eight infants underwent operation for repair of coarctation of the aorta in the first year of life. The patients included 7 males and 1 female ranging in age 19 days and 9 months. Weights ranged from 3.5 Kg to 7 Kg [mean 5 Kg]. All patients had preductal coarctation of the aorta. Each infant had associated cardiac anomalies, including ventricular septal defect [7 infants] and patent ductus arteriosus [5 infants]. All had intractable congestive heart failure, despite aggressive medical therapy. Pressure gradient across the coarctation ranged from 10 mmHg to 60 mmHg. Operative techniques were subclavian flap aortoplasty in five cases, Gore-Tex patch aortoplasty in three cases. In addition to coarctation repair, six infants had concomitant banding of the pulmonary artery. Four infants required ventilator support for several days. There was no operative death. Complications developed in two. One infant had tracheal stenosis after a tracheostomy. Another infant had restenosis of the aorta revealed by cardiac catheterization 30 months after surgery. The pressure gradient was 30 mmHg, necessitating balloon dilatation aortoplasty. Results were satisfactory. During follow up, we performed total correction procedures [patch closure of the ventricular septal defect, infundibulectomy, pulmonary valvotomy and pulmonary artery angioplasty] in one case. Continuing follow-up finds all patients in good condition.

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