• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the high voltage pulsed Current (HVPC) stimulation on the healing rate and the proliferative activity of keratinocytes and IGF-I mRNA expression of an incisional wound in rat skin. Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats ($265{\sim}290g$) were randomly divided into HVPC (n=10) and control group (n=10). Rats received 10 mm length of full-thickness incision wound on the back under the anesthesia. The HVPC group received electrical stimulation with a Current intensity of 50 V at 100 pps for a duration of 30 minutes, while the control group was given the same treatment without electricity for a week. Polarity was negative in first three days and positive thereafter. The wound length was measured and evaluated as percentage. The mean number of nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) per nucleus and level of IGF-I mRNA expression were calculated. The mean percent of wound closure were $51.17{\pm}17.76%$ and $80.71{\pm}11.91%$, respectively, in the sham treated control and HVPC stimulated groups (t=-4.308, P<0.001). The mean NOR number per nucleus of the keratinocytes in the control and HVPC group were $1.85{\pm}0.20$ and $2.70{\pm}0.23$, respectively (t=8.638, P<0.001). The IGF-I mRNA level were $0.76{\pm}0.44$ and $1.32{\pm}0.41$, respectively, in the control and HVPC stimulated wounds (t=2.906, P<0.01). There was a positive correlation between the mean NOR number per nucleus and IGF-l mRNA level with a Pearson product moment correlation coefficient of 0.72 (P<0.05). These findings suggest that the HVPC may activate the rRNA of the basal keratinocytes and upregulate the IGF-I mRNA levels by alteration of the electrical environment, and it may increase proliferative activity of the keratinocytes in the skin wound of the rat.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.142-155
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• 2003

The purpose of this study was to investigate the rate of utilization, kinds and effective complementary-alternative therapy in elder arthritics, and then utilize the results as basic data for nursing intervention for elder arthritics. Study subjects consisted of 157 elder arthritics over 60 years old, data were collected through a structured questionnaire and face to face interviews. Data collection was done from July 2001 to August 2001. Subjects were sampled out from outpatients of department of rehabilitation of a university hospital in S city, outpatients of a local hospital in D city, and outpatient at public heath center in K and S city. Sexual distribution of subjects showed male 19.1% and the female 80.9%. The diagnosis distribution showed degenerative arthritis at 91% and reumatoid arthritis at 8.9% Duration of arthritics was 10 years over by 46.5%, duration of hospital treatment was 1-5 years by 41% The degree of pain by arthritis pointed out a mean point of 3.37 on a 5-point numeric scale 94.2% of subjects have experience complementary-alternative therapies used. Of the kind the subjects used, physiotherapy occupied 38.2%, Oriental medicine 36.3%, physical exercise 35.7%, nutritional therapy 22.3%, animal diet 8.9%, herbal diet 3.8%. The hardest thing due to arthritis represented disability in daily life by 59.8% and the pain problem by 30.5%. In conclusion, results of the study reveal that elder arthritics have used physiotherapy, Oriental medicine, physical exercise. Concrete strategies for nursing intervention about these complementary-alternative therapy are required to the established soon.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2016

Objectives : Salvianolic acid B (SAB) is an active ingredient in Salvia miltiorrhiza frequently used for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The present study investigated the antioxidant effects of SAB on the skeletal muscle and the brain tissue of rats following exhaustive exercise.Methods : The rats were treated with oral administration of SAB (30 mg/kg) daily for 5 days prior to the exhaustive exercise. The exhaustive exercise was performed as swimming for 150 min with 5% body weight attached to the tail on the 5th day. The antioxidant effects of SAB was evaluated by measuring the superoxide generation in the gastrocnemius and the 4-HNE expression in the hippocampal tissue. In addition, c-Fos-expressing cells in the brain tissue was observed using immunohistochemistry.Results : Histological features and muscle fiber type composition were not different between the SAB group and the exhaustive exercise group. SAB significantly reduced the upregulation of superoxide generation in the muscle tissue. SAB significantly reduced the increase of c-Fos-expressing cells in the cerebral cortex, paraventricular thalamic nucleus, dorsomedial hypothalamic nucleus, the CA1, CA3, and DG regions of hippocampus. SAB significantly reduced the upregulation of 4-HNE expression in the CA1 and DG regions of hippocampus caused by the exhaustive exercise.Conclusions : The results suggest that SAB exerts antioxidative effect against oxidative stress in the skeletal muscle and the brain tissue following exhaustive exercise, while SAB may has an anti-stress effect on stress responses in the brain.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2005

2004년 5월부터 2004년 9월까지 동서한방병원에 입원한 환자로 뇌 전산단층조영술이나 자기공명영상에 의해 뇌졸중으로 진단받은 환자들 중 중추성 통증을 가진 20명중 기존의 침구 및 한약 치료, 물리치료를 통해 통증에 있어서 만족할 만 한 개선이 없던 환자들을 대상으로 중풍칠처화(中風七處火) 및 아시혈(阿是穴)을 중심으로 3주에 걸쳐 봉독약침을 시술하고 환자의 주관적 통증을VAS로 객관화하여 비교한 결과 아래와 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 대상 환자는 남자 11명(55%), 여자9명(45%)이 고 평균연령은 57.95세였으며, 뇌경색은 12명 (60%), 뇌출혈은 8명(40%)이었다. 2. 발병 후 치료 시작 시점까지 경과 된 기간은 3 개월 이상이 12병(60%)으로 가장 많았고, 15 일 이상 3개월 미만이 7명(35%), 1개월 미만이 7명(5%)명 순으로 나타났다. 3. 통증 부위는 편측 상지가 10명(50%)으로 가장 많았으며, 편측 상하지 7명(35%), 편측 하지 2명(10%), 체간 1명(5%)의 순으로 나타났다. 4. 통증 양상은 복합적으로 나타났고 이를 중복해서 측정한 결과 쑤시는 증상이 14명(70%)으 로 가장 많았으며, 저린감 6명, 욱신거림 5명, 냉감 혹은 열감4명, 이질통 3명의 순으로 나타났다. 5. VAS통증 점수는 치료 전 $7.25{\pm}1.888$에서 1주 치료 후 $6.45{pm}1.932$(P<0.01)에서 2주후에는 $5.45{\pm}1.791$로(P<0.01), 3주 치료 후 에는 $4.45{\pm}1.761$(P<0.01)로 유의성 있게 감소하였다.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2020

치매가 진행되면서 인지기능 저하로 인해 기억력 감퇴, 언어능력 저하, 시공간 파악능력 저하, 판단력 저하가 오게 되어 일상생활과 관련된 과제들을 수행하는데 어려움이 발생하게 된다. 경도인지장애를 동반한 치매 환자들을 위한 지역사회 기반 비 약물적 중재치료는 인지, 운동치료, 예술과 같은 활동을 포함 작업, 운동, 오락치료가 있고, 환자들의 삶의 질, 라이프케어의 증진에 영향을 준다. 본 연구는 라이프케어 증진을 위한 후마네트 운동 프로그램이 노인의 인지기능, 우울기능에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자, 경기도에 소재한 데이케어센터에서 실험군 15명, 대조군 15명을 8주간 실시하였다. 두 집단간에 지남력, 기억회상, 주의집중 및 계산, 우울기능에 유의한 차이가 있었고, 기억등록, 언어기능, 이해 및 판단에는 유의한 결과를 얻지 못하였다. 후마네트 운동은 치매 노인에게 인지기능 향상과, 우울기능에 효과가 있다고 판단되었다. 집안 내 생활이 많아지고, 운동기능, 우울기능, 인지기능이 감소될 수 있는 노인, 치매, 경도인지장애 환자들을 대상으로 라이프케어 증진을 위한 후마네트 운동 프로그램을 적용할 수 있는 방안을 마련하고 그 효과를 반복 측정하는 연구를 제언한다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.48-56
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• 2007

Environmental Enrichment (EE) alone is not capable of enhancing the fine digit and the forelimb functions. Therefore, we applied modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) under the influence of EE to assess its effect on promoting improved forelimb sensorimotor functions. Focal ischemic brain injury was produced in Sprague-Dawley rats (60 rats, $250{\pm}50$ g) through middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Before MCAO induction, all rats were trained in modified limb placing tests and reaching tasks for 1 week. Then they were randomly divided into three groups: Group I: application of standard environment (SE) after MCAO induction (n=20), Group II: application of EE after MCAO induction (n=20), Group III: MCAO+EE, mCIMT and task-oriented training that was initiated at 10th day after MCAO induction (n=20). We also applied mCIMT (between 9 AM and 5 PM/daily) which included restraining the forelimb ipsilateral to the lesion using the 'Jones & Schallert' method. We assessed the change of modified limb placing, single pellet reaching test and the immunoreactivity of BDNF by immunohistochemistry (pre, 1st, 5th, 10th and 20th day). Group I showed no improved outcome, whereas group II and III significantly improved on the use of the forelimb and the immunoreactivity. The qualitative analysis of the skilled reaching test, of group III showed the greatest improvement in the fine digit and the forelimb function. These results suggest that EE combined with mCIMT is more functional in promoting enhanced fine digit and forelimb functional movements.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.479-487
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• 2004

중추신경계손상으로 인하여 약화된 근육기능을 회복하기 위한 전기자극의 제어신호로 생체신호를 이용하고 있다. 생체신호중에서 마비된 근육에서 발생되는 자발적이면서 근수축을 하기에 부족한 자발근전도신호로 전기자극의 강도를 조절해야 하는 경우, 전기자극에 의해 발생되어 자발근전도신호에 섞이는 M-wave를 제거해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 M-wave를 제거하고 동시에 자발근전도신호의 크기를 보존하기 위한 최적필터를 설계하였고 최적필터의 계수는 입력 공분산 행렬의 최소고유치에 해당하는 고유벡터가 됨을 보였으며. inverse Power methd(IPM)을 사용하여 이를 적응적으로 구현하는 과정을 통해 기존의 예측오차필터 방법이 부최적 방법임을 보였다. 최적필터의 성능을 평가하기 위하여 모의데이터에 대한 false-positive rate를 측정하여 분석하였으며, 실험결과는 최적필터가 이전에 연구되었던 예측오차필터에 비해 효과적으로 M-wave를 제거할 수 있음을 보여준다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2016

Objectives : $18{\beta}$-Glycyrrhetinic acid (18betaGA) is an metabolite of glycyrrhizin in Glycyrrhiza (licorice). The present study investigated anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effect of 18betaGA on the brain tissue of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated C57BL/6 mice. Methods : 18betaGA was administered orally with low (30 mg/kg) and high (100 mg/kg) doses for 3 days prior to LPS (3 mg/kg) injection. Pro-inflammatory cytokines mRNA including tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, and inflammatory enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) mRNA were measured in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and hypothalamus tissue using real-time polymerase chain reaction at 24 h after the LPS injection. Histological changes of Cornu ammonis area 1 (CA1) neurons, Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 expression in the hippocampus was also evaluated by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting method. Results : 18betaGA significantly attenuated the up-regulation of TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6 mRNA, and COX-2 mRNA expression in the brain tissues induced by the LPS injection. 18betaGA also significantly attenuated the reductions of the thickness of CA1 and the number of CA1 neurons. The up-regulation of Bax protein expression in the hippocampal tissue by the LPS injection was significantly attenuated, while the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax expression was increased by 18betaGA treatment. 18betaGA also significantly attenuated the up-regulation of Bax and caspase-3 expression in the CA1 of the hippocampus. Conclusion : This results indicate that 18betaGA has anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effect under neuroinflammation induced by the LPS injection and suggest that 18betaGA may be a beneficial drug for various brain diseases accompanied with the brain tissue inflammation.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2019

Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra when intra-abdominal pressure increases, such as from sneezing, coughing, or physical exertion. It is caused by insufficient strength of the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles, resulting from vaginal delivery, obesity, hard physical work, or aging. The pelvic floor electrical stimulator is a conservative treatment generally used to relieve the symptoms of urinary incontinence. it recommended to applied before surgery is performed. Objects: The purpose of this study was to determine if the transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TCES) would be effective for the physiological symptoms and psychological satisfaction of women with SUI for an 8-weeks intervention. Methods: Easy-K is a specially designed user-friendly TCES. Five female who were diagnosed with SUI by a gynecologist but who did not require surgical intervention were included in this study. Intervention was implemented over an 8-week period. Outcome measures included vaginal ultrasonography, Levator ani muscle (LAM) contraction strength, incontinence quality of life (I-QOL), and female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaires. Results: The bladder neck position significantly decreased across assessment time. Funneling index and urethral width significantly decreased after 8 weeks of intervention (p<.05). The bladder necksymphyseal distance and posterior rhabdosphincter thickness statistically increased and the anterior rhabdosphincter thickness showed a tendency to increase. All participants demonstrated a significant increase in the LAM contraction score across three assessment times (p<.05). Although the total score of the I-QOL did not show significant improvement, it steadily increased and among I-QOL subscales, only the "avoidance" subscale showed statistical improvements (p<.05). The total score of the FSFI statistically improved and the "desire" score significantly changed (p<.05). Conclusion: The TCES is recommended for women who want to apply conservative treatments before surgery and who have suffered from SUI in aspects of sexual function and quality of life.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2022

이 연구는 불안정 지지면 코어운동이 안정 지지면의 코어운동에 비해 요통이 있는 여성 좌업근로자의 기능적 움직임, 균형력 및 통증에 더 효과가 있는지를 분석하는 것이 목적이다. 요통이 있는 여성 좌업근로자 20명을 불안정 지지면 코어운동 집단(UEG; n=10)과 안정적 지지면 코어운동집단(SEG; n=10)으로 무작위 배정한 후, 불안정 지지면 코어운동과 안정 지지면 코어운동 프로그램을 집단별로 8주간 적용하였다. 운동처치 전·후 FMS, Y-Balance 및 VAS를 측정하여 모든 측정결과에 대한 반복이원변량분석을 실시하였고, 시기와 집단 간 상호작용이 있을 경우 집단 별로 대응표본 t-test를 실시한 결과는 다음과 같다. FMS는 UEG의 HS(p<.01), ASLR(p<.05) 및 TS(p<.001)에서 유의한 효과가 나타났으며, 그 외의 변인에서는 유의한 효과가 없었다. YBT는 AT, PL, PM, TS의 모든 변인에서 집단별 유의한 효과가 나타나지 않았지만, 모든 집단에서 시기 간에 유의한 차이가 있었다. VAS는 UEG집단에서 유의하게 감소하는 효과가 나타났다(p<.001). 결론적으로 여성 좌업근로자의 불안정 지지면 코어운동은 안정지지면 코어운동에 비해 기능적 움직임과 통증에는 효과가 있지만, 균형력 발달에는 효과가 미미한 것으로 나타났다.