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A Clinical study of Atopic Dermatitis treated by external application with Gynostemma Pentaphyllum MAKINO in cosmetics (아토피 피부염 환자에서 칠엽담(七葉膽)을 함유한 화장품의 임상적 연구)

  • Hwang, Sun-Yi;Hwang, Bo-Min;Jee, Seon-Young;Kim, So-Youn;Kwon, Young-Gyu;Seo, Jung-chul
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.212-221
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : This study was conducted to test patients with Atopic Dermatitis by external application with Gynostemma Pentaphyllum MAKINO in cosmetics. Methods : We gave scores to 59 patients who visited the Dept. of Oriental Medical Opthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology of Daegu Hanny Oriental Medical Center from July 1st, 2005 to December 31th. We checked the clinic index score(extent. intensity : the degree of erythema, induration or papulation, puritus, excorination, lichenification, scaling or dryness, erosion or oozing or weeping. the degree of itching), Eosinophil count and IgE. Results : There are 46 patients we could check by clinic index score, and 44 patients by laboratory. 1. In the 46 cases clinic index score was significantly decreased between the before- and afterexternal application treatment periods(P<0.01). 2. The 46 cases was devided into two types (moist heat type and blood dryness type) by intensity. External application of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum MAKINO in cosmetics did not significant change by two types. 3. In the 44 laboratory cases, the number of eosinophil counts was decreased but the number of IgE was significantly increased. Conclusions : Considering the above results, we have concluded that cosmetics with Gynostemma Pentaphyllum MAKINO have the remedical effect for Atopic Dermatitis.

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The Fluctuation Patterns of Conjunctivitis Cases Caused by Asian Dust Storm (ADS) : Focused on the ADS Density and the Accuracy of ADS Forecast (황사예보 및 황사농도에 따른 결막염 질환의 발생 패턴 분석)

  • Lee, Ki-Kwang
    • Korean Management Science Review
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.91-102
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    • 2013
  • This study has an aim to analyze the effects of ADS on conjunctivitis patients among the residents of Seoul, Korea, between 2005 and 2008. For this purpose, the number of medical services provided to conjunctivitis patients on the days of windblown dust storms and the days without any windblown dust storms were analyzed by conducting paired t-test. The interactive effects of the ADS density and the accuracy of ADS forecast on the fluctuation of conjunctivitis cases were also investigated. The results showed that, even with an accurate forecast issued 24 hours prior to the event, the average number of medical services provided for conjunctivitis was higher on the index days than the comparison days. On the other hand, in cases of failure to provide an accurate forecast 24 hours prior to the ADS event, the number of conjunctivitis attacks reported was statistically significantly higher on the index days for 3~5 days after the occurrence of a dust storm in relation to the comparison days. We also found that the rate of increase in asthma treatments on the index days with low level of $PM_{10}$ concentration rather than high $PM_{10}$ level was more significant for all lag days. This study provides evidence that ADS events are significantly associated with conjunctivitis symptoms and the failure to forecast ADS events with low $PM_{10}$ level might aggravate conjunctivitis disease.

Fire Needling Therapy in Patients with a Vertebral Compression Fracture: A Report of Three Cases (가열식 화침을 이용한 척추 압박골절 환자 증례보고)

  • Kim, Tae-Ryeong;Kim, Young-Jun;Woo, Chang-Hoon
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.147-154
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to report the effectiveness of Fire needling therapy in patients with a vertebral compression fracture. Three patients with a acute vertebral compression fracture were treated using Fire needling therapy. To evaluate the effectiveness of Fire needling therapy, we checked Numerical rating scale on a daily and Oswestry disability index on admission and discharge. Numerical rating scale decreased as the number of Fire needling therapy increased. Oswestry disability index on discharge improved compared to admission. The limitation of this study is the insufficient number of cases and outcome measurements. Further studies are needed to prove effect and safety.

Structural damage detection using a damage probability index based on frequency response function and strain energy concept

  • Bagherahmadi, Seyed Ahdiye;Seyedpoor, Seyed Mohammad
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.67 no.4
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    • pp.327-336
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    • 2018
  • In this study, an efficient damage index is proposed to identify multiple damage cases in structural systems using the concepts of frequency response function (FRF) matrix and strain energy of a structure. The index is defined based on the change of strain energy of an element due to damage. For obtaining the strain energy stored in elements, the columnar coefficients of the FRF matrix is used. The new indicator is named here as frequency response function strain energy based index (FRFSEBI). In order to assess the performance of the proposed index for structural damage detection, some benchmark structures having a number of damage scenarios are considered. Numerical results demonstrate that the proposed index even with considering noise can accurately identify the actual location and approximate severity of the damage. In order to demonstrate the high efficiency of the proposed damage index, its performance is also compared with that of the flexibility strain energy based index (FSEBI) provided in the literature.

Bronchopulmonary Sequestration - Report of 2 cases and review of 19 cases published in the Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - (폐격리증 2례 보고 및 대한 흉부외과학회지에 발표된 19례의 문헌 고찰)

  • 곽영태
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.829-838
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    • 1987
  • Bronchopulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital malformation of the lung, concerning about the abnormal feeding systemic artery, may happen a serious complication of heeding during operation if not recognized before operation. High index of suspicion of sequestration is the key to successful operative procedure with the aid of characteristic recurrent and long-standing symptoms, its location, and invasive or non-invasive diagnostic tools. We report 2 cases of intralobar type of bronchopulmonary sequestration and review 10 articles about the subject, totaling of 21 cases.

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Second Toe to Finger Transfer in Traumatic Amputated Index (외상성 수지 절단에서 인지 재건을 위한 제 2 족지이식)

  • Lee, Kwang-Suk;Hahn, Seung-Beom;Lee, Seoung-Joon;Park, Sung-Joon
    • Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.41-46
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    • 2002
  • Purpose : To assess the clinical results of second toe-to-finger transfer in traumatic amputated index finger. Materials and Methods : For the clinical evaluation, we have analyzed 12 patients with ROM of finger joints, pinch power, static two point discrimination, life functional assessment, and patient's satisfaction. Results : In genral ROM was $54.4^{\circ}$ at MP joint, $17^{\circ}$ at PIP joint and $6.7^{\circ}$ at DIP joint. Pinch power was good in 3 cases, fair in 7 cases, and poor in 2 cases. Daily life activity and patient's acceptance were satisfactory. Conclusion : Although transfered toe function may be poorer than normal finger, the hand was restored to a useful, sensate and versatile functional unit.

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Distribution of Ki67 Proliferative Indices among WHO Subtypes of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Association with other Clinical Parameters

  • Hashmi, Atif Ali;Hussain, Zubaida Fida;Faridi, Naveen;Khurshid, Amna
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.15 no.20
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    • pp.8759-8763
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    • 2014
  • Background: Non-hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a diverse group of disease encompassing divergent tumor types with contrasting clinical behaviors. We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of Ki67 index in segregating indolent from aggressive NHL and its association with clinical parameters. Materials and Methods: During a study period of 4.5 years, a total of 215 cases of lymphomas were diagnosed among of which 172 cases were NHL. Ki67 immunohistochemical staining was performed by the DAKO envision method. Average proportion of tumor cells stained was calculated to determine the proliferative index. Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 46.2 years +19.8 (3-81) with a male to female ratio of 1.5:1. Mean Ki67 index for indolent NHL included 23% for small cell, 25% for mantle cell, 28.5% for marginal zone and 34.6% for follicular lymphoma. On the other hand, mean Ki67 index for aggressive lymphomas were 66.4%, 66.9%, 80.3%, 83.3% and 94.4% for diffuse large B cell, T cell (NOS), anaplastic large cell, lymphoblastic and burkitts lymphoma respectively. No significant correlation was found between Ki67 index and other clinical parameters like age and extra nodal involvement. Conclusions: Ki67 index is a valuable IHC marker to distinguish indolent from aggressive lymphomas especially in small needle biopsies where exact typing may not be possible.

Correlation study between Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors (비만과 심혈관 질환 위험인자와의 상관관계 분석 -건강검진 대상자를 중심으로-)

  • Cho, Tae-Young;Cho, Hyun-Chol;Hong, Seo-Young;Song, Yun-Kyung;Lim, Hyung-Ho
    • Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.33-43
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    • 2004
  • Background: Recently obesity has become a social problem in all over the world including Korea. It is known that obesity is closely related with cardiovascular disease. Many studies are carrying out in the relation between several obesity indices, such as body mass index(BMI), waist-circumference(WC), body fat percent and risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Objective: This study was done in order to investigate correlation of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. Method: We gathered totally 138 subjects who have taken health screening test in university hospital. With the exception of 40 abnormal cases on current illness and laboratory study, 98 healthy cases were analysed. We divided the groups as normal, overweight, obese group according to body mass index $(22.9kg/m^2\;and\;below\;/\;23{\sim}24.9kg/m^2\;/\;25kg/m^2\;and\;above)$and investigated the relationship between obesity based on body mass index(BMI) and cardiovascular risk factors. And investigated the relationship between each cardiovascular risk factor and body mass index, waist-hip ratio, body fat percent. Results: With the exception of blood pressure, other lab data such as total cholesterol, triglycerid, glucose were significantly different between the three groups divided by body mass index$(22.9kg/m^2\;and\;below\;/\;23{\sim}24.9kg/m^2\;/\;25kg/m^2\;and\;above)$. And Correlation coefficient of cardiovascular risk factors with body mass index, waist-hip ratio, body fat precent were acquired. Conclusion: We have concluded that the body mass index and waist-hip ratio body fat precent were predictive factors cardiovascular disease.

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The Effects of Sobieum on Decrease of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Obesity Index of Obese Children (소비음(消肥飮)이 비만아의 체질량지수와 비만도 감소에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Dong-Hyung;Kim, Deog-Gon
    • The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.195-203
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    • 2009
  • Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Sobieum on decrease of BMI and obesity index of obese children. Methods 66 children (33 boys, 33 girls) were involved in this study. We measured height and weight for each time their visit, and calculated BMI and obesity index. Results After medication, BMI level and obesity index were significantly reduced (p<0.001). Conclusions We speculate that Sobieum is effective in the treatment of childhood obesity, and further controlled studies are needed with clinical cases of hematological evaluation.

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An Analysis of Trade Intensity and Comparative Advantage after the Enforcement of the Korea's FTA (한국 FTA 발효 후 무역집중과 비교우위에 대한 분석)

  • AHN, Tae-Kun;KIM, Sung-Ryong
    • THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE & LAW REVIEW
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    • v.77
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    • pp.195-214
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    • 2018
  • In order to analyze the current status of trade with Korea and FTA partner countries, the Trade Intensity Index and the Market Comparative Advantage index were calculated and analyzed using panel gravity model. In the case of trade, trade intensity index has been strengthened according to each FTA enforecement, and in some cases, trade inensity has been weakened. In the case of the comparative advantage index, there was a case in which the comparative advantage was strengthened or the comparative advantage was not significantly changed according to each Chapter of HS code. This means that the Korea's FTA enforcement effect has not directly affected the increase of the trade intensity and the increase of the market comparative advantage index. The panel gravity model using the trade intensity and the comparative advantage index as the dependent variable and the trade volume between the two countries as the dependent variable was analyzed.

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