• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2022

This study aimed to analyze the status of adverse events (AEs) in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions/diseases using thread embedding acupuncture (TEA). Five electronic databases were searched to retrieve data on clinical studies published in the last 5 years (2016 to 2021). Of the 151 studies retrieved, 22 studies analyzed AEs and were selected for this review. There were no AEs reported in 6 studies (27.3%); of the remaining 16 studies, 4 studies (18.2%) reported AEs that were not related to TEA. The most common AEs reported in the Chinese studies were redness of skin with/without swelling and tingling sensation, and in the Korean studies they were stiffness, a foreign body sensation, and bruising. The percentage of patients with AE experience was 5.1% in the Chinese studies and 19.9% in the Korean studies. The discrepancies between the findings in the Chinese and Korean studies may be attribute to differences in the diameter of needles, thread materials, TEA treatment procedure, and evaluation methods for AEs. Most of the reported AEs were of a mild status and did not last for a long time. However, further research on the clinical course after TEA treatment is needed.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.446-451
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• 2023

Background Elderly patients often have complications of blepharoptosis surgery that can result in the appearance or exacerbation of superficial punctate keratopathy (SPK). However, postoperative changes to SPK status have not been previously reported. We used subjective assessment of symptoms and measurement of SPK scale classification to investigate the safety and efficacy of blepharoptosis surgery in elderly patients. Methods Included in this prospective study were 22 patients (44 eyes) with bilateral blepharoptosis that underwent surgery. Patients comprised 8 males and 14 females with a mean (±standard deviation) age of 75.7 ± 8.2 years (range: 61-89). Blepharoptosis surgery consisted of transcutaneous levator advancement and blepharoplasty including resection of soft tissue (skin, subcutaneous tissue, and the orbicularis oculi muscle). Margin reflex distance-1 (MRD-1) measurement, a questionnaire survey of symptoms and SPK scale classification, was administered preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively for evaluation. Results The median MRD-1 was 1 mm preoperatively and 2.5 mm postoperatively, representing a significant postoperative improvement. SPK area and density scores were found to increase when the MRD-1 increase was more than 2.5 mm with surgery. All 10 items on the questionnaire tended have increased scores after surgery, and significant differences were observed in 7 items (poor visibility, ocular fatigue, heavy eyelid, foreign body sensation, difficulty in focusing, headaches, and stiff shoulders). Conclusion Blepharoptosis surgery was found to be a safe and effective way to maintain the increase in MRD-1 within 2.0 mm. Despite the benefits, surgeons must nonetheless be aware that blepharoptosis surgery is a delicate procedure in elderly people.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2024

Background/Aims: Guide tube-assisted endoscopy for procedures that require repeated endoscopic access is safer and more effective than conventional endoscopy. However, its effectiveness has not been confirmed in animal studies. We assessed the usefulness of guide tube-assisted endoscopic procedures in an in vivo porcine model. Methods: Five different guide tube-assisted endoscopic procedures were performed by experienced endoscopists on a pig weighing 32 kg. To evaluate the efficacy of these procedures, we compared the endoscopic approach time when a guide tube was used to that when it was not. Additional endoscopic procedures using a guide tube were performed, including multiple foreign body extractions, multiple polypectomies, and multiple submucosal dissections. To evaluate safety, we compared the insertion force into the proximal esophagus between the guide tube and conventional overtube methods. Results: Using the endoscopic approach with a guide tube required a shorter average approach time to reach the three target lesions than when using the endoscopic approach without a guide tube (p<0.001). Compared to the conventional overtube method, the guide tube method produced a lower average resistance during insertion into the upper esophagus (p<0.001). Conclusions: Guide tube-assisted endoscopic procedures are effective and safe for repeated endoscopic access in an in vivo porcine model.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.659-666
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• 2024

본 연구는 메타버스에서 음악 공연을 즐기는 관객들 간의 상호작용성을 높이기 위한 관객 캐릭터 디자인을 제안하였다. 연구 방법으로는 국내외 공연 영상을 조사하여 각각 장르와 규모에 따라 분류하고, 상호작용에 요구되는 표정, 제스처, 도구를 분석하였다. 메타버스 공연 관객 캐릭터의 표정은 선행 연구에서 제시된 9가지 표정에 환호와 감상의 표정을 추가하였다. 제스처는 사례 공연의 동영상을 검토하여 7가지 제스처로 정리하였고, 관객들의 상호작용 특성을 잘 반영할 수 있는 새로운 제스처를 추가하였다. 도구는 조사한 공연 영상에서 발견된 다양한 도구들을 타입별로 분류하여 정리하고, 이를 적절히 디자인하여 제안하였다. 그리고 캐릭터의 신체 비율과 형태를 적절하게 조정하여 관객들이 더 자연스럽게 상호작용을 할 수 있도록 하였다. 본 연구 결과는 메타버스에서의 음악 공연을 위한 캐릭터 디자인에 대한 기초적인 가이드를 제시하고, 이를 통해 관객들 간의 상호작용을 증진시키는데 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.63-87
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to analyze the kinematic variables when Uchi-mata(inner thigh reaping throw) performing by Kumi-kata(engagement position, basic hold) types A, B(A: grasping part-behind neck lapel, B: chest lapel) in Judo with three dimensional analysis technique DLT method by videography. The subjects were four male judokas who have been training in Yong-In University(YIU), on Korean Representative level and Uchi-mata is their tokui-nage(favorite technique), the throwing form was filmed on two S-VHS 16mm video camera( 30frame/sec. Panasonic). Kinematic variables were temporal, posture, and COG. The data collection was performing by Uchi-mata. Six good trials were collected for each condition (type A, B) among over 10 trials. The mean values and the standard deviation for each variable were obtained and used as basic factors for examining characteristics of Uchi-mata by Kumi-kata types. The results of this analysis were as follows : 1) Temporal variables The total time elapsed(TE) by Uchi-mata of types A, B were 1.45, 1.56 sec. respectively. Types A shorter than B. 2) Posture variables In performing of Uchi-mata, the range of flexion in type A, left elbow was $45^{\circ}$ and B was $89^{\circ}$ from Event 2(E2) to Event 6(E6). Type A and B were quite different in right elbow angle in Event1(E1). Left shoulder angle of type A was extended and type B was flexed in E4. Both types right shoulder angles were showed similar pattern. Also both hip angles(right/left) were showed similar pattern. When type A performed Uchi-mata the knee-angle of supporting foot showed $142^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of kake phase[KP], and extended to $147^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. And the foot-ankle angle of supporting foot showed $83^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $86^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. moreover, The knee angle of attacking foot showed $126^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $132^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP, and the foot-ankle angle of attacking foot showed $106^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $121^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. When type B performed Uchi-mata the knee-angle of supporting foot showed $144^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $154^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. And the foot-ankle angle of supporting foot showed $83^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $92^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. moreover, The knee angle of attacking foot showed $132^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $140^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP, and the foot-ankle angle of attacking foot showed $103^{\circ}$in the 1st stage of KP, and extended to $115^{\circ}$in the 2nd stage of KP. During Uchi-mata performing, type A showed pulling pattern and type B showed lift-pulling pattern. As Kumi-kata types, it were different to upper body(elbow, shoulder angle), but mostly similar to lower body(hip, knee, ankle angle) on both types. 3) C. O. G. variables When the subjects performed Uchi-mata, COG of type A, B up and down in vertical aspect was 71cm, 73.8cm in height from the foot in the 2nd stage of KP. As Kumi-kata types, it were different on medial-lateral direction aspect but weren't different in Kuzushi phase on vertical direction aspect.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.366-374
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• 2010

Introduction: This study evaluated the capability of silk fibroin (SF) and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 loaded SF (SF-BMP) as a bone defect replacement matrix when grafted in a calvarial bone defect of rats in vivo. Materials and Methods: A total 70 calvarial critical size defects (5.0 mm in diameter) made on 35 adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. The defects were transplanted with (1) rhBMP-2 loaded silk fibroin graft (SF-BMP: 0.8+$10\;{\mu}g$), (2) Silk fibroin (SF: $10\;{\mu}g$), and (3) no graft material (Raw). The samples were evaluated with soft x-rays, alkaline phosphatase activity, calcium/phosphate quantification, histological and histomorphometric analysis at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks. Results: The SF-BMP group ($48.86{\pm}14.92%$) had a significantly higher mean percentage bone area than the SF group ($24.96{\pm}11.01%$) at postoperative 4 weeks.(P<0.05) In addition, the SF-BMP group ($40.01{\pm}12.43%$) had a higher % bone area at postoperative 8 weeks than the SF group ($33.26{\pm}5.15%$). The mean ratio of gray scale levels to the host bone showed that the SF-BMP group ($0.67{\pm}0.08$) had a higher mean ratio level than the SF group ($0.61{\pm}0.09$) at postoperative 8 weeks. These differences were not statistically significant.(P=0.168 and P=0.243, respectively) The ratio of the calcium and phosphate contents of the SF-BMP ($0.93{\pm}0.22$) group was lower than that of the SF ($1.90{\pm}1.42$) group at postoperative 4 weeks. However, the SF-BMP group ($0.75{\pm}0.31$) had a higher Ca/$PO_4$ ratio than the SF ($0.68{\pm}0.04$) at postoperative 8 weeks. These differences were not statistically significant.(P=0.126 and P=0.627, respectively) For the bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, which is recognized as a reliable indicator of the osteoblast function, the SF-BMP ($23.71{\pm}8.60\;U/L$) groups had a significantly higher value than the SF group ($12.65{\pm}6.47\;U/L$) at postoperative 4 weeks.(P<0.05) At postoperative 8 weeks, the SF-BMP ($21.65{\pm}10.02\;U/L$) group had a lower bone-specific ALP activity than the SF group ($16.72{\pm}7.35\;U/L$). This difference was not statistically significant.(P=0.263) For the histological evaluation, the SF-BMP group revealed less inflammation, lower foreign body reactions and higher bone healing than the SF group at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks. The SF group revealed more foreign body reactions at postoperative 4 weeks. However, this immunogenic reaction decreased and the remnant of grafted material was observed at postoperative 8 weeks. For histomorphometric analysis, the SF-BMP group had a significantly longer bone length to total length ratio than those of the SF group at postoperative 4 and 8 weeks.(P<0.05) Conclusion: The rhBMP-2 loaded silk fibroin graft revealed fewer immunoreactions and inflammation as well as more new bone formation than the pure silk fibroin graft. Therefore, silk fibroin may be a candidate scaffold for tissue engineered bone regeneration.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.147-156
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• 2007

목 적: 소아에서 디스크 전지를 삼키는 사고가 증가하고 있다. 식도에 걸린 경우 식도 궤양, 천공, 누공, 종격동염 등 심각한 합병증을 유발할 수 있으므로 즉각 제거해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 디스크 전지의 내시경적 제거에 있어서 기구에 따른 제거 속도의 차이와 안전성을 비교해 봄으로써 가장 빠르고 효율적으로 제거할 수 있는 방법을 찾아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 1997년 7월부터 2007년 6월까지 디스크 전지를 삼키고 경북대학교병원 소아과에 내원하여 내시경적 적출술을 시도한 24명의 환아를 대상으로 하였다. 평균 나이는 1.5세였고 남아가 9명이었다. 내시경 보조기구로써 magnetic extractor와 풍선을 이용하거나 retrieval net을 사용한 경우를 별도로 비교하여 제거에 걸린 시간과 안전성에 차이가 있는지 검토하였다. 결 과: 전지의 직경과 두께가 $20{\times}2$ mm (또는 2 mm) 인 것이 5건이었고 이 중 3예(60%)에서 식도에 걸려 식도 점막 괴사 또는 궤양을 초래하였다. 직경 20 mm 디스크 전지는 직경 10 mm 전지에 비해 식도에 걸려 손상을 초래하는 경우가 유의하게 많았다(p<0.01). 내시경적 제거방법으로 retrieval net을 사용한 경우가 10명으로 평균 1.5분이 소요되었으며 magnetic extractor와 풍선(또는 condom)을 이용한 경우가 6명이었는데 평균 소요 시간이 3.3분 걸려 retrieval net을 사용할 경우 더욱 신속한 제거가 가능하였다(p<0.05). 결 론: 식도의 디스크 전지는 내시경적 응급 상황으로 즉시 내시경으로 신속하고 안전하게 제거할 수 있도록 조치하여야 한다. 저자 등의 경험에 의하면 retrieval net을 이용한 위장내 이물 제거가 더 효과적이었으나, 시술자의 숙련도와 선호도에 따라 magnetic extractor와 풍선을 이용한 방법 또는 retrieval net을 이용한 제거 등을 선택하여 사용할 수 있을 것이다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bone regeneration capacity of silk fibroin (SF) when combined with beta tricalcium phosphate (${\beta}$-tricalcium phosphate [TCP]) and rh-bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) in vivo by micro-computed tomography (CT), soft x-ray, and histological analysis. Methods: A total of 56 critical size defects formed by a trephine bur made on 28 adult female Spague-Dawley rats were used for this study and the defect size was 5.0 mm in diameter. The defects were transplanted with (1) no graft material (raw defect), (2) autogenous bone, (3) SF ($10{\mu}g$), (4) SF-BMP ($10{\mu}g$, $0.8{\mu}g$ each), and (5) SF+${\beta}$-TCP ($10{\mu}g$). At 4 and 8 weeks after operation, the experimental animals were sacrificed. Samples were evaluated with soft x-ray, histological examinations and 3-dimensional micro-CT analysis. Results: In the 3-dimensional micro-CT evaluation, bone volume and bone surface data were higher in the SF-BMP ($12.8{\pm}1.5$, $138.6{\pm}45.0$ each) (P<0.05) and SF-TCP ($12.3{\pm}1.5$, $144.9{\pm}30.9$ each) group than in the SF group ($6.1{\pm}3.3$, $77.2{\pm}37.3$ each) (P<0.05), except for the autogenous group ($15.0{\pm}3.0$, $190.7{\pm}41.4$ each) at 4 weeks. At 8 weeks, SF-BMP ($16.8{\pm}3.5$, $173.9{\pm}34.2$ each) still revealed higher (P<0.05) bone volum and surface, but SF-TCP ($11.3{\pm}1.5$, $1132.9{\pm}52.1$ each) (P=0.5, P=0.2) revealed the same or lower amount compared with the SF group ($13.8{\pm}2.7$, $127.5{\pm}44.8$ each). The % of bone area determined by radiodensity was higher in the SF-TCP ($31.4{\pm}9.1%$) and SF-BMP ($36.2{\pm}16.2%$) groups than in the SF ($19.0{\pm}10.4$) group at the period of 4 weeks. Also, in the histological evaluation, the SF-BMP group revealed lower inflammation reaction, lower foreign body reaction and higher bone healing than the SF group at postoperative 4 weeks and 8 weeks. The SF-TCP group revealed lower inflammation at 4 weeks, but accordingly, as the TCP membrane was absorbed, inflammatory and foreign body reaction are increased at 8 weeks. Conclusion: The current study provides evidence that the silk fibrin can be used as an effective grafted material for tissue engineering bone generation through a combination of growth factor or surface treatment.

• KDI Journal of Economic Policy
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.153-195
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• 2010

세계금융위기의 근본적인 원인은 시장과 제도의 괴리에서 나오는 '제도의 실패'라고 할 수 있다. 특히 현재의 국제통화제도는 무제도(non-system)나 다름없다고 할 수 있다. 현재 당면하고 있는 국제통화제도의 문제점들을 볼 때 개편 방향의 핵심은 (1) 수요 측면에서는 과대한 외환보유고를 축적하려는 인센티브를 어떻게 줄일 수 있을 것인가 하는 것이며, (2) 공급 측면에서는 현재 미국 달러화에 주로 의존하고 있는 제도를 탈피, 보다 다양한 국제통화 혹은 대체적 외화준비자산(SDR을 포함하여)으로 전환해 나가거나 혹은 보다 근본적인 개혁방안으로서 새로운 세계통화(global reserve currency)를 창출하는 것이다. 그리고 (3) 이러한 변화를 뒷받침 하기 위해 필요한 기구적 개편, 특히 IMF의 개혁을 추진하는 것이다. 이러한 개편은 현실적 국제역학관계로 볼 때 오직 점진적으로 일어날 수 있는 것이다. 따라서 현재 세계경제의 안정적 성장을 위해 중요한 것은 이러한 개편을 점진적으로 추진함과 동시에 주요국 간의 거시경제정책공조를 이뤄 나가는 것이다. 이러한 과정을 원활히 해나가기 위해서는 효율적인 세계경제 지배구조를 갖추는 것이 필수적이다. 세계금융위기 이후 출범한 G20 정상회의가 효율적인 협의체가 되기 위해서는 의사결정이 원활히 이루어질 수 있는 방안과 장치를 세워나갈 필요가 있다. 사무국(secretariat) 혹은 그와 유사한 기능을 행사할 수 있는 조직의 설립과 위원회제도 같은 것을 활용할 필요가 있을 것으로 보인다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제64권5호
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• pp.356-361
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• 2008

연구배경: 국내에서 굴곡성 기관지경에 의해 기도 내 이물이 확인된 성인 환자에서 흡인의 위험도에 따른 임상적 특징 및 이물 제거 방법 및 결과에 대한 보고가 없어 본 연구를 계획하였다. 방법: 1994년 12월부터 2004년 12월까지 경희대학교 부속병원에서 굴곡성 기관지경을 시행하여 기도 내 이물이 확인되었던 29명의 성인 환자를 대상으로 면밀한 의무 기록을 바탕으로 후향적 분석을 시행하였다. 결과: 14명은 흡인의 위험인자가 없었던 반면 15명은 흡인의 위험도가 높은 중추신경계 질환을 가지고 있었다. 전체 환자 중, 7명(24.1%)은 흡인에 대한 과거력이 없었다. 22명의 환자가 호흡기 증상이 확인되었는데, 기침(62.0%), 호흡곤란(44.8%), 발열(20.7%), 천명(13.8%), 흉통(10.3%) 및 객혈(0.4%) 순이었다. 흡인의 위험인자가 없는 환자의 92.8%가 증상이 발생한 반면 흡인 위험도가 높은 환자에서는 60%에서만 증상이 발생하였다(p=0.005). 또한 진단이 되기까지 증상 발생 기간이 각각 4일과 2일로 흡인 위험도가 높은 환자들에서 더 길었고(p=0.007), 3일 이내의 급성 호흡기 증상이 발생한 경우가 더 적었다(p=0.048). 6명(20.9%)의 환자가 단순 흉부 방사선에서 이상 소견이 없었던 반면 23명에서는 이물의 음영(11명), 폐렴(8명), air trapping(5명) 및 무기폐(3명) 등의 소견이 관찰되었다. 흡인의 위험도에 따른 기도 내 이물에 의한 방사선학적 특징에는 차이가 없었다. 흡인 위치로는 우측 기관지가 16예로 가장 많은 빈도를 보였고 우측 하엽 기관지가 가장 흔한 위치였다. 흡인 이물의 종류로는 치아가 11예로 가장 많은 빈도를 보였다. 흡인의 위험도가 높은 환자들에서 의학적 처기가 기도 내 이물 흡인이 발생하는 가장 흔한 경우였다. 모든 대상 환자의 기도 내 이물은 큰 부작용 없이 성공적으로 모두 제거되었으며 alligator jaw biopsy forceps이 이물 제거를 위해 가장 많이 사용되었다. 결론: 본 연구는 흡인의 위험도가 높은 환자에서는 이물 흡인의 과거력이 명확하지 않고 비전형적인 호흡기 증상을 보이는 경우가 많아 진단이 지연되거나 간과될 가능성이 높고 특히 의학적 처치 시 가장 많이 발생한다는 것을 보여주었다. 따라서 흡인의 위험성이 높은 환자에서 이물 흡인에 대한 적극적인 검사와 주의가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.