• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.44-49
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• 2014

In this study, we investigated the effects of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and red or blue light-emitting diode (LED) light on embryo swelling and germination of Oreorchis patens (Lindl.) Lindl. A method for determining the swelling and protocorm formation in O. patens seeds through in vitro examination of immature seeds was established. NaOCl treatment of immature seeds was found to significantly enhance the extent of embryo swelling and protocorm formation in immature zygote embryos compared to those in the untreated controls. Additionally, the effects of white fluorescent light, and red and blue LED lights on embryo swelling and protocorm formation in in vitro cultured seeds were examined and compared to the conditions with or without NaOCl treatment. The most suitable light for embryo swelling and protocorm formation was the red LED light.

• Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.161-164
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• 2020

A peroneal dislocation is a rare disease that is often misdiagnosed as a simple sprain and can be treated inadequately in the acute phase. For this reason, it is important to have an appropriate diagnosis in the early stages because it can progress to chronic and recurrent conditions. Surgical treatment is considered mainly when progressing to chronic recurrent dislocation. Recently, patients with an acute peroneal dislocation tend to prefer surgical treatment, so accurate initial diagnosis and management are very important. This paper reports a case of chronic recurrent peroneal tendon dislocation in both ankle joints, which was treated by a superior peroneal retinaculum reconstruction and a groove deepening procedure.

• Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.13-17
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• 2021

Sleep disturbance is a common health complaint affecting an estimated 10-25% of the general population. Pharmacotherapy is a traditional treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy is well demonstrated as an efficacious treatment for insomnia. There is a growing interest in the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation for sleep disturbed populations. Mindfulness involves focused, purposeful, nonjudgmental attention to a particular idea. In clinical application of mindfulness practice, mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy are used widely. Clinical trials support the effectiveness of meditation for the treatment of insomnia. The aim of this article is to review the effect of mindfulness meditation on insomnia.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.39-45
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of fascia chuna therapy in the treatment of piriformis syndrome. Methods A literature search was conducted using 8 databases to identify all randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) that investigated fascia chuna therapy as a treatment for piriformis syndrome. The selected studies are analyzed the risk of bias through Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results Among 37 articles that were searched, 3 RCTs met our inclusion criteria and were included in this analysis. These studies demonstrated positive results of Fascia Chuna Therapy with respect to the reduction of pain scale and functional scale compared with other treatment methods. Conclusions Based on results, fascia chuna therapy could be effective in piriformis syndrome. However there are limitations that the number of selected studies was small and risk of bias was unclear. More well-designed RCTs are required to provide clearer evidence.

• Biomedical Science Letters
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.371-375
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• 2023

Natural killer (NK) cells are innate immune cells and play important roles as the first immune cells to recognize and kill cancer. In patients with advanced and terminal cancer, NK cells are often inactivated, suggesting that NK cells may play important roles in cancer treatment. In particular, the proportion of NK cells among immune cells infiltrating tumor tissues is often low, which suggests that NK cells do not survive in tumor microenvironment (TME). In order to overcome these hurdles of NK cells in cancer treatment, it is critical to develop strategies that enhance the proliferation and cytolytic activity of NK cells. We applied Vemurafenib to NK cells and measured the degree of NK cell proliferation and functional activation. We obtained unexpected results of increased NK cell numbers and anti-tumor activity after Vemurafenib treatment. Although further investigation is required to uncover the detailed mechanisms, our results suggest that Vemurafenib is a promising candidate to increase the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy using NK cells.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.44 no.3
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• pp.39-46
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• 2023

Objectives: This research aims to analyze the relationship between Daeseunggi-tang and sepsis in literature. Methods: The main treatment symptoms of Daeseunggi-tang presented in Sanghanron and GeumGweyoryak, the symptoms of Ju-hwang and Nae-ham which correspond to sepsis in Korean Medicine, the symptoms of sepsis presented in the related papers including international guideline and diagnosis criteria of spesis were compared and analyzed. Results: The main treatment symptoms of Daeseunggi-tang were very similar to the symptoms of sepsis, and were almost identical to the symptoms of Ju-hwang and Nae-ham (especially Hwa-ham, Gu-ham), which are the Korean medicine descriptions of sepsis. Conclusions: Based on the above research results, it seems to be possible to use Daeseunggi-tang for the treatment of sepsis.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.267-274
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• 2016

Sewerage supply in rural community is the important for water quality protection of water system such as river, lake and wetland. And characteristic of small scale wastewater system that have wide range of inflow and concentration in sewage should be considered for stable operation of small scale wastewater treatment plant. In this research, characteristics of flow ratio (flow / designed flow), effect on treatment efficiency of small scale wastewater treatment plant and assessment of optimal flow ratio were conducted through analysis on operation result of 18 small scale wastewater treatment plant in Bong-hwa gun. As a result, flow ratio shows the higher value during summer. However pollutants concentration in sewage was shown the higher concentration during autumn and winter. Treatment of small scale wastewater treatment plant is increased when flow ratio increased, and nutrient treatment efficiency is more sensitive to change of flow ratio than organic compound and suspended solids. According to this research result, it need to be maintained flow ratio 0.8 over value for stable treatment efficiency of small scale wastewater treatment plant.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.299-304
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• 2018

The aim of this study to distinguish Yin-Deficiency and Blood-Deficiency in Donguibogam To Investigate the Donguibogam Hu-Ro Sector "Yin-Deficiency Medication" and other parts and associating Herb(Bencao) In Donguibogam Hu-Ro Sector "Yin-Deficiency Medication", Yin-Deficiency is divided Blood-Deficiency and Em Hu Hwa Dong. But Si Wu Tang treating Blood-Deficiency be used at Em Hu Hwa Dong and Da Bu Yin Wan treating Em Hu Hwa Dong be used at Blood-Deficiency. But in the use of each Herb(Bencao), Yin-Deficiency Medicine and Blood-Deficiency Medicine are distinguised. One can understand that Donguibogam's use of prescription might not distinguish Yin-Deficiency and Blood-Deficiency, But each Herb(Bencao) distinguish those conceptions. Because each view is both meaningful, choosing of view in accordance with the purpose of treatment is necessary for successful clinical trial.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.382-388
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• 2011

Traditional Korean Medicine and Taoism think of the importance of a life nurturing for one's health and longevity. However, for a life nurturing, Traditional Korean Medicine aims at a person living up to one's natural life span. Taoism lays importance on ascending up to the sky to be a Taoist hermit with supernatural powers. Therefore, they both differ in the pursuit of their goals and their methods in doing respectively. In this study we have shown similarities and differences in the meaning and ways to practice su-seung-hwa-gang (body water rising and heat falling) which Traditional Korean Medicine and Taoism regard highly as a means of the practice of a life nurturing. Su-seung-hwa-gang is a concept that both Traditional Korean Medicine and Taoism set a high value on and at the same time it is a concrete method of a life nurturing demonstrating the possibility of 'non-disease treatment' through the active efforts of Traditional Korean Medicine.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.45-59
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• 1992

I have been studied the tinnitus. The results are summarized as follows. 1. The etiologies of tinnitus is classified the Zang fa endogenous factors of the Jong-Maek-Hae and exogenous factors of the Oun-Gi, in the Nei Ching. 2. In the endogenous factors the etiologies of the Zang fa is mostly hased deficiency of the kidney, which is concerned with Sim-Hae Gan-Darn-Hae and Bi-Wae-Hae, the etiologies of the phlegm fire is fire is divided into Sin-Hae, Om-Ju-Hu-Mi and No-Gi-Oaek-Sang. 3. The etiologies of the Jong-Maek-Hae is divided into deficiency of the stomach xu of both gi am blood and xu of the kidney. 4. In Nei ching,the etiologies of Oun-Gi divided into Gul-Eum-Pung-Mok and So-Yang-Sang-Hwa of the exgeous factors is regarded to wind and fire as following generations is regrded to wind the endogenous factors caused Sin-Hae Gi-Hae. 5. In the Nei ching, Since the O-Mi-Bo-Sa-Bub is uttered main treated of tinnitus is friquently used Bo-Sin Young-Sim-Sun-Gi and Choung-Gan-Sul- You1 as Zang-Fu Choung-Dam-Gang-Hwa as the Phlegm fire Bo-bi-Sin as the Jong Maek Hae and Gye-Pung-San-Hwa as the Oun-Gi.