• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.93-97
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• 2017

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical outcomes of scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus (HV) deformity in elderly patient with osteoporosis. Materials and Methods: A total of 58 elderly patients (mean age, 72.6 years) underwent scarf osteotomy for HV deformity between 2008 and 2015. The mean follow-up period was 24.4 months. Of the 58 patients, 42 were diagnosed with osteoporosis and 16 were diagnosed as normal. The radiological and clinical outcomes were assessed preoperatively, postoperatively, and at final follow-up, including HV angle, intermetatarsal (IM) angle, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, patient satisfaction, visual analogue scale (VAS), and complication. Results: There was no significant difference in HV angle and IM angle between the osteoporosis group and normal bone mineral densitometry group at all time points, preoperative, postoperative, and final follow-up. Moreover, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups with respect to the AOFAS score and VAS evaluations. In the osteoporosis group, the mean HV angle improved from $36.7^{\circ}$ preoperatively to $11.3^{\circ}$ at the time of final follow-up, and the mean IM angle improved from $13.2^{\circ}$ to $5.7^{\circ}$. The mean AOFAS score improved from 52.6 preoperatively to 89.1 at the time of final follow-up. With respect to satisfaction, 83.4% of patients were very satisfied or satisfied. There were no serious complications, and all cases showed complete union at the osteotomy site. Conclusion: We believed that scarf osteotomy is a safe, effective procedure for the correction of elderly patients with osteoporosis.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.126-135
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 3급 부정교합 환자에서 facemask 치료 시 수직적 골격 양상에 따른 치료 효과를 비교하고, 구내 장치로서 bonded expander의 고정원을 평가하는 것이다. Facemask 치료를 받은 20명의 환자를 대상으로 FMA를 기준으로 두 군으로 분류하였고(HV군; FMA > $27^{\circ}$, AV군; $23^{\circ}$ < FMA < $27^{\circ}$), 치료 전과 후 측모두부방사선사진을 촬영하여 계측치를 비교하였다. 치료 후 두 군 모두 상악의 전방이동 및 하악의 후하방 회전이 관찰되었고, 두 군간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 두 군 모두 수직적 골격 계측치가 증가하였고, FMA의 증가량은 HV군이 AV군에 비해 유의하게 크게 관찰되었다. 고정원 소실로서 상악구치의 근심이동 및 상악 전치의 전방경사가 관찰되었고, 두 군간에 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로 수직적 골격 양상에 따라 상악의 전방이동 및 고정원 소실면에서는 유의한 차이가 없었으나, HV군에서 수직적 성장 경향이 더 증가하였다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2563-2566
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• 2013

Background: Interleukin-33 (IL-33) has recently been implicated in tumor immunity. The aim of this study was to explore the clinical role of serum IL-33 in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods: Sera collected from 250 healthy volunteers (HV), 256 patients with benign lung diseases (BLD) and 262 NSCLC cases were subjected to IL-33 ELISA and relationships between serum IL-33 and clinical characteristics were evaluated. Results: Circulating IL-33 levels were higher in the NSCLC group in comparison with the HV and BLD groups (p<0.001). Using a cut-off level 68 pg/ml (95% specificity in the HV group), IL-33 showed a good diagnostic performance for NSCLC. Multivariate survival analysis indicated that serum IL-33 was an independent prognostic factor in the entire NSCLC group [hazards ratio (HR) = 0.64 for low versus high IL-33 levels, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.50-0.82; p<0.001] and in 165 selected patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease receiving chemoradiotherapy or chemotherapy (HR 0.70, 95% CI 0.52-0.94; p=0.013). Conclusions: IL-33 is a promising potential diagnostic and prognostic marker in NSCLC, independent of the therapeutic intervention.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.381-384
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• 2016

Purpose: Previous studies reported changes in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint angle in relation with and without weight bearing, but it is unclear whether sesamoid bone of the great toe changes in weight bearing conditions particularly in subjects with hallux valgus (HV). To investigate how weight bearing conditions can affect the position of the medial sesamoid bone (MSB), first MTP joint angle, and second intermetatarsal angle (IMA) in the recruited subjects. Methods: Subjects were recruited 24 with HV and 21 without HV in study. X-rays were taken in the weight bearing and non-weight bearing conditions. The distance of the MSB, first MTP joint angle, and second IMA were measured from the radiographs. Data were analyzed by paired and Independent t-test. The statistical significance level was p<0.05. Results: In both groups, the first MTP joint angles and the distance of the MSB were significantly smaller, while the second IMA was significantly greater in the weight bearing condition. The difference in the distance of the MSB between the two postures was significantly greater in the group with HV. Conclusion: Weight bearing can affect the first MTP joint angle, second IMA, and position of the MSB; the change in the position of the MSB in weight bearing was greater in the group with hallux valgus. The difference in these variables between weight bearing and non-weight bearing conditions may be considered when measuring HV.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.185-195
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• 2011

본 연구는 외부연결방식(external type)의 임프란트에서 기존의 타이타늄 지대주와 지르코니아 지대주를 각각의 임플란트와 연결하여 하중을 가한 후 임플란트 외부육각기둥(external hexgon)부분 및 platform 표면변화를 FESEM 상으로 관찰하고, 임프란트와 타이타늄 지대주 및 지르코니아 지대주의 Viker's 경도를 측정하였다. 1. 임프란트, 타이타늄 지대주 및 지르코니아 지대주의 Viker's 경도는 각각 평균 $309.80{\pm}11.78$ HV, $318.40{\pm}11.82$ HV, $1495.30{\pm}16.21$ HV였다. 임프란트와 타이타늄 지대주 사이에는 통계학적으로 유의성이 존재하지 않았지만(P>0.05, Anova), 임프란트와 지르코니아 사이에는 통계학적으로 유의성이 관찰되었다(P<0.05, Anova). 2. 10,000번 하중을 가한 후 임플란트 표면변화 관찰에서 타이타늄 지대주 그룹과 지르코니아 지대주 그룹 모두에서 마모가 관찰 되었으며, 지르코니아 지대주에서 보다 현저한 마모양상을 나타내었다. 본 연구에서 표면경도의 차이로 인하여 타이타늄 지대주를 사용할 때보다 지르코니아 지대주를 사용한 경우 임플란트의 external hexagon부분 및 플랫폼의 마모도가 현저하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.38-49
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• 1976

Central and lateral incisors of 20, 40 and 60 age groups were bisected pararelly to long axis and middle portion of mesio-distal of teeth. And author measured the hardness of various areas in enamel and dentin with vickers hardness tester. Measured levels were divided into the labio-middle portion, middle portion of incisal edge and linguo-middle portion in enamel and dentin of all age groups. The results were as follows; 1) Total average hardness of enamel for 20, 40 and 60 age groups were respectively Hv. 366.5${\pm}$5.75, Hv. 372.9${\pm}$8.16 and Hv. 389.8${\pm}$10.27. 2) Total average hardness of dentin for 20, 40 and 60 age groups were respectively Hv. 51.0${\pm}$2.14, Hv. 54.0${\pm}$1.87 and Hv. 55.3${\pm}$2.23. 3) Total microhardness values in enamel and dentin of 60 age group was highered than 20 and 40 age groups. 4) The hardness values of enamel and dentin in all age groups were detected lower value on the middle portion of incisal edge than the labio-middle portion and linguo-middle portion. 5) Microhardness values of enamel was highered gradually from the dentinoenamel junction to the outer surface and it lowered at the outermost surface in all age groups. The microhardness values of dentin were the highest values at 600${\mu}$ from dentino-enamel junction and the lowest values at near the pulp chamber in all age groups.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.167-171
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• 1995

A bacterial strain C-02 using methanol as a carbon source was isolated from Gumi Industrial Estate and selected based on its rapid growth and capability of poly-$\beta$-hydroxybutyrate accumulation. Characteristics of strain C-02 showed that it belongs to the Methylococcaceae family, Type II subgroup. Strain C-02 could incorporate valerate into the PHB chain to form 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxyvalerate (P(3HB-co-3HV)). Among various nutrient limitation tests, the nitrogen limitation test resulted in the highest content of P(3HB-co-3HV) per dry cell weight, 50$%$. Under the nitrogen limited condition, the average molecular weight of P(3HB-co-3HV) obtained was determined to be approximately $2.8\times 10^5$ daltons.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.7-24
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• 1989

The physical properties of seven sizes of control groups and experimental group in stainless steel orthodontic wires were studied in tension, hardness, bending, torsion and observation of microstructure. The wires (0.40-0.90mm dia.) of round type were tested in the as-received condition. The wires of control groups were TRU-CHROME and REMANIUM, and experimental group was SK wire which was developed by ourselves and made in Korea. The results were as follows; 1. The chemical compositions of control groups and experimental group were austenite stainless steel wires of SOS 304. 2. Higher values of tensile and yield strength in tension were control group I, experimental group, control group II. Maximum tensile and yield strength of experimental group were $203.63{\pm}1.41kg/mm^2$ in 0.70mm diameter and $148.96{\pm}4.88kg/mm^2$ in 0.60mm diameter, and maximum elongation was $5.20{\pm}0.57%$ in 0.45mm diameter. 3. Hardness values of experimental group were similar to control groups. Maximum hardness values were $596.2{\pm}13.66Hv$ in 0.45mm diameter wire of control group I, $590.5{\pm}20.08Hv$ in 0.50mm diameter wire of control group II, and $563.6{\pm}5.35Hv$ in 0.70mm diameter wire of experimental group. 4. Torsion properties of experimental group were similar to control group I and more than control group II. Maximum torsion cycles were $31.8{\pm}2.48$ in 0.45mm diameter of control group I, $17.4{\pm}4.84$ in 0.60mm diameter of control group II, and $24.6{\pm}3.04$ in 0.45mm diameter of experimental group. 5. Maximum bending cycles of experimental group were smaller than control groups. Maximum bending cycles were $9.00{\pm}0.00$ in 0.50mm diameter wire of control group I, $10.0{\pm}0.82$ in 0.40mm diameter wire of control group II, and $8.0{\pm}1.26$ in 0.50mm diameter wire of experimental group. 6. Microstructures of experimental and control groups co-existed with martensited austenite structure and elongated austenite structure. 7. The direction of wire fracture was propagated parallel to torsion direction typically and there was no probability showing wire fracture at inclusions and surface scratches. 8. The type of wire fracture was brittle fracture at initiation site and ductile fracture at core.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.24-28
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• 2017

The electrodeposition of Ni-Co alloy from a sulfamate bath was investigated. The cobalt content in the Ni-Co deposits is more influenced by the temperature or stirring effect than the current density in the process parameters. As cobalt contents in the Ni-Co deposited layer increased from 0 wt.% up to 43 wt.%, hardness value of the layer rised from 400 Hv up to 700 Hv and crystal orientation (111) increased. However, (200) and crystal size significantly reduced. The tensile and yield strength also increased, while the modulus of elasticity showed the maximum value of $10.4N/mm^2$ at 29 wt.%.

• 한국레이저가공학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2006

Silicon Nitride $(Si_3N_4)$, which is widely used in a variety of applications, is hard-to-machine due to its high hardness. At high temperature (e.g. above $1000^{\circ}C)$, however, the machinability can be greatly improved. In this work, we used a $CO_2$ laser with a high absorptivity to $Si_3N_4$ of 0.9 to locally heat the surface of a rotating $Si_3N_4$ rod on a lathe. In order to examine the effects of the laser-assisted heating on hardness, an $Si_3N_4$ rod is heated to temperatures from 900 to $1800^{\circ}C$ and is rotated at speeds from 440-900 rpm in experiments. When the rod is naturally cooled to room temperature, we measured the Vickers hardness (Hv); and observed the surface of HAZ using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was used for ingredient analysis. Results showed that when heated at $1600^{\circ}C$, the hardness of $Si_3N_4$ decreased from 1500 Hv to 1000 Hv. Also, in order to predict the depth of HAZ, we numerically analyzed the laser-assisted heating of $Si_3N_4$.