• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.171-178
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• 2007

Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has a local effect at the neuromuscular junction by blocking acetylcholine release and thus causing paralysis and atrophy of the affected muscles. In dentistry, Botulinum toxin type A(BTX-A) is used for the treatment of masseteric hypertrophy, temporomandibular disorder, and severe bruxism related neurologic disorder. We hypothesized that the muscle atrophy after BTX-A injection into masseter muscle in growing rats, could affect the jaw growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the BTX-A injected into the masseter muscle on the jaw growth in rats. Rats were divided into four groups(group 1; control group, group 2; saline injection group, group 3; BTX-A injection group, group 4; baseline control group). Group 4 was sacrificed at the beginning of the experiment to provide baseline values of jaw measurements. The weight, length and width of jaw in those groups were measured every weeks. This study reported that the mandibular body length, condylar length, coronoid process length, anterior region height, coronoid process height and condylar height of the jaw in BTX-A injection group were shorter than those of the control and saline injection groups(P<0.05). In conclusion, BTX-A injected into the masseter muscle may affect the undergrowth of the jaw in rats.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2020

This paper analyses the feasibility of using implantable antennas to detect and monitor tumors. We analyze this setting according to the wireless propagation loss and signal fading produced by human bodies and their environment in an indoor scenario. The study is based on the ITU-R propagation recommendations and prediction models for the planning of indoor radio communication systems and radio local area networks in the frequency range of 300 MHz to 100 GHz. We conduct primary estimations on 915 MHz and 2.4 GHz operating frequencies. The path loss presented in most short-range wireless implant devices does not take into account the human body as a channel itself, which causes additional losses to wireless designs. In this paper, we examine the propagation through the human body, including losses taken from bones, muscles, fat, and clothes, which results in a more accurate characterization and estimation of the channel. The results obtained from our simulation indicates a variation of the return loss of the spiral antenna when a tumor is located near the implant. This knowledge can be applied in medical detection, and monitoring of early tumors, by analyzing the electromagnetic field behavior of the implant. The tumor was modeled under CST Microwave Studio, using Wisconsin Diagnosis Breast Cancer Dataset. Features like the radius, texture, perimeter, area, and smoothness of the tumor are included along with their label data to determine whether the external shape has malignant or benign physiognomies. An explanation of the feasibility of the system deployment and technical recommendations to avoid interference is also described.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.465-469
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• 1993

낭미충(Cysticercus cellutosae)에 자연감염된 돼지의 각 장기를 조직학적으로 검사하였던 바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 피막을 형성하는 낭미충은 골격근, 파하직, 심장 및 뇌조직에서 관찰되었다. 조직학적 소견으로는 골격근의 근막내와 심장 심외막하에서 낭충주위는 피막의 형성과 함께 급성 염증반응이 인정되었고 부위에 따라서는 교원섬유 및 선유아세포의 증식에 의한 두터운 피막이 관찰되었고 인접한 골격근 또는 심근과 견고하게 부착된 예도 있었다. 피막주위에서는 호산구, 임파구, 대식세포의 침윤이 부위에 따라 경미하거나 또는 심한 형태로 다양하였다. 대뇌의 연막하에 형성된 피막주위에는 혈관과 결합조직의 증식이 현저하였고, 혈관주위 원형세포의 침윤과 임파결절 모양의 구조가 인정되었다. GFAP 면역반응은 혈관주위를 따라 GFAP 양성의 섬유가 잘 발달되었고 피막낭 외측을 따라 전체를 둘러싸는 경항이었다. 결론적으로 유구낭미충 감염돼지의 조직소견은 감염 장기에 따라 염증반응이 다양하고 낭충의 피막은 감염 초기에 형성된 것으로 추정되었다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.130-138
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• 1999

The lower extremity injuries are extremely increasing with the development of industrial & transportational technology. For the lower extremity injuries that result from high-energy forces, particularly those in which soft tissue and large segments of bone have been destroyed and there is some degree of vascular compromise, the problems in reconstruction are major and more complex. In such cases local muscle coverage is probably unsuccessful, because adjacent muscles are destroyed much more than one can initially expect. Reconstruction of the lower extremity has been planned by dividing the lower leg into three parts traditionally The flaps available in each of the three parts are gastrocnemius flap for proximal one third, soleus flap for middle one third and free flap transfer for lower one third. Microvascular surgery can provide the necessary soft tissue coverage from the remote donnor area by free flap transfer into the defect. Correct selection of the appropriate recipient vessels is difficult and remains the most important factor in successful free flap transfer. Vascular anastomosis to recipient vessels distal to the zone of injury has been advocated and retrograde flow flaps are well established in island flaps. Retrograde flow anastomosis could not interrupt the major blood vessels which were essential for survival of the distal limb, the compromise of fracture or wound healing might be prevented. During 5 years, from March 1993 to Feb. 1998, we have done 68 free flap transfers in 61 patients to reconstruct the lower extremity. From analysis of the cases, we concluded that for the reconstruction of the lower extremity, free flap transfer yields a more esthetic and functional results.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.297-307
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• 2021

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze kinetic variables between thermotherapy and dynamic warm-up during drop-landing. Method: Twenty male healthy subjects (Age: 21.85 ± 1.90 years, Height: 1.81 ± 0.06 cm, Weight: 68.5 ± 7.06 kg) underwent three treatments applied on the thermotherapy of femoral muscles and a dynamic warm-up. The thermotherapy was performed for 15 minutes while sitting in a chair using an electric heating pad equipped with a temperature control device. Dynamic warm-up performed 14 exercise, a non-treatment was sitting in a chair for 15 minutes. Core temperature measurements of all subjects were performed before landing at a height of 50 cm. During drop-landing, core temperature, joint angle, moment, work of the sagittal plane was collected and analyzed. All analyses were performed with SPSS 21.0 and for repeated measured ANOVA and Post-hoc was Bonferroni. Results: Results indicated that Thermotherapy was increased temperature than other treatments (p = .000). During drop-landing, hip joint of dynamic warm-up was slower for angular velocity (p < .005), and left ankle joint was fastest than other treatments (p = .004). Maximum joint moment of dynamic warm-up was smaller for three joints (hip extension: p = .000; knee flexion/extension: p = .001/.000; ankle plantarflexion: p = .000). Negative work of dynamic warm-up was smaller than other treatments (p = .000). Conclusion: In conclusion, the thermotherapy in the local area doesn't affect the eccentric contraction of the thigh. The dynamic warm-up treatment minimized the joint moment and negative work of the lower joint during an eccentric contraction, it was confirmed that more active movement was performed than other treatment methods.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.455-464
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• 2021

This study was conducted to evaluate meat quality traits, proximate composition, fatty acid profile and sensory attributes of pork produced under free-range and semi-intensive pig rearing systems. Longissimus dorsi muscles from pork carcasses were taken just after the slaughtering of finishing pigs reared under semi-intensive and free-range systems to test the meat quality parameters (pH, color, water holding capacity, and cooking loss), proximate composition (moisture, protein, fat, and ash) and fatty acid profile. Furthermore, the organoleptic properties were evaluated using 30 untrained panelists. The results revealed that the system of rearing did not affect (p > 0.05) the proximate composition, water holding capacity, color, pH and cooking loss of pork along with the fatty acid composition except for vaccenic acid (p < 0.05). The monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) content was affected (p < 0.05) by the rearing system while no effects were observed on the unsaturated fatty acid: saturated fatty acid ratio and omega-six to omega-three fatty acids ratios (p > 0.05). No difference was observed (p > 0.05) concerning the sensory attributes although pork obtained from the free-range system had the highest scores. In conclusion, the system of rearing did not show a significant effect on the meat quality parameters, composition and sensory attributes of pork obtained from cross-bred pigs.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2018

Whole body fatigue detection is an important phenomenon and the factors contributing to whole body fatigue can be controlled if a mathematical model is available for its assessment. This research study aims at developing a model that categorizes whole body exertion into fatigued and non-fatigued states based on physiological and perceived variables. For this purpose, logistic regression was used to categorize the fatigued and non-fatigued subject as dichotomous variable. Normalized mean power frequency of eight muscles from 25 subjects was taken as physiological variable along with the heart rate while Borg scale ratings were taken as perceived variables. The logit function was used to develop the logistic regression model. The coefficients of all the variables were found and significance level was checked. The detection accuracy of the model for fatigued and non-fatigues subjects was 83% and 95% respectively. It was observed that the mean power frequency of anterior deltoid and the Borg scale ratings of upper and lower extremities were significant in predicting the whole body fatigued when evaluated dichotomously (p < 0.05). The findings can help in better understanding of the importance of combined physiological and perceived exertion in designing the rest breaks for workers involved in squat lifting tasks in industrial as well as health sectors.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.291-314
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• 2021

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the retromolar trigone (RMT) is a rare but potentially fatal disease that carries a poor prognosis due to its unique anatomic position. RMT SCCs tend to spread to vital nearby structures, including the tonsillar pillar, masticatory muscles, and underlying mandibular bone, even in their early stages, and aggressive treatment is often warranted. This systematic review appraises and qualitatively analyzes all available literature regarding the survival outcomes and prognosis of RMT SCC. Four databases were searched to identify all eligible articles published since January 1980. Of the 1,248 studies, a total of 15 studies representing 4,838 cases met the inclusion criteria. The evaluated patients had a high rate of advanced tumor stage (T3 or T4: 61.4%), lymph node metastasis (38.8%), and mandibular bone invasion (24%) at the time of diagnosis. Aggressive surgical treatments such as lip-splitting (92%), segmental mandibulectomy (61.1%), radical neck dissection (44.1%), and reconstruction using free flaps (49.5%) was undertaken for 92% of the pooled patient population. The mean rates for local, regional, and systemic recurrence were 23.40%, 8.40%, and 8.50%, respectively. The mean 5-year overall survival rate was 38.90%. Osteonecrosis was noted in 11.6% of the 328 patients who received radiotherapy. In conclusion, RMT SCC is generally associated with high recurrence, low survival, and high postoperative complication rates. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are thus warranted. However, significant methodological problems hamper current knowledge. Future studies of this topic that use randomized or cohort designs are thus needed.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.16-30
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish a clear diagnostic definition of Sanhupung using the Delphi method. Methods: This study used the Delphi technique. A panel consisting of 21 experts of Korean medicine, particularly in of gynecologic medicine, participated in the Delphi examination that included answering the 4th round survey. The Delphi examination was carried out through evaluating and correcting the questionnaire by e-mail. Results: Through the Delphi survey, we have reached on an agreement regarding the basic concepts, time, cause, essential symptoms, and accessory symptoms of Sanhupung. They are as follows: 1) Sanhupung is a culture bound syndrome reflecting Korea's cultural specificity. 2) Sanhupung can be diagnosed even after the miscarriage. 3) For the diagnosis of Sanhupung, the main cause of symptoms should not be classified as other disease. 4) Sanhupung can be diagnosed based on essential symptoms and accessory symptoms. 5) Essential symptoms include local symptoms such as joint pain at specific areas, partial sensory impairment and general symptoms including pain of all the joints, whole body sensory impairment, increased sweating, feeling of wind coming into the body, worsened symptoms with the cold, intolerance to cold, and pain of all the muscles. Conclusions: The basic concepts and diagnostic definition of Sanhupung were suggested based on the Delphi survey among experts in the field. Further research is necessary to improve reliability and validity of diagnostic definition of Sanhupung in clinical trials.

• 대한골관절종양학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.190-199
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• 2003

목적: Holmium-166은 류마티스성 관절염 및 간암 치료에서 이미 임상적으로 사용이 보고된 방사성 동위원소이다. 본 연구는 holmium-166-chitosan 복합체를 외과적으로 생체에 투입하여 임상에 적용 가능한 방법을 연구하고, 투여량과 기간, 투여 부위에 따른 조직학적 반응 정도를 정성 및 정량 분석하여 임상적용의 기초로 활용하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: Absorbable gelatin sponge에 액체상태의 holmium-166-chitosan 복합체를 50 ${\mu}l}$ 도포하여 고형제로 만들었다. 최종 삽입전에 caliberator로 측정한 방사선량은 약 1.5 mCi였다. Wistar종 흰쥐에 외과적 시술을 통하여 대퇴근육 내부와, 그리고 대퇴골에 접하게 holmium-166-chitosan 복합체가 부착된 gelatin sponge를 삽입 후 봉합하였다. 대퇴 근육내와 대퇴골에 투여한 후 2주, 4주, 6주에 육안 및 현미경 소견하에서 조직 괴사의 깊이, 조직 변화의 양상, 삽입된 gelatin sponge의 변화 등을 관찰하였다. 결과: 2주후의 현미경 소견상 holmium-166과의 접촉면에서는 정상 근육세포의 모양을 찾아 볼 수 없을 만큼 심한 괴사 소견을 보였고 근육세포의 퇴화 및 재생, 근육간 부종, 염증세포의 침윤 소견을 보였으며 유발된 괴사의 깊이는 평균 3.3 mm 였다. 대퇴골에서는 holmium-166과의 접촉면에 있는 골피질은 골소강내 골세포의 소실이 관찰되었고 골수강내의 골수 세포도 파괴되고 섬유화 또는 염증성 반응을 보였다. 괴사의 깊이는 평균 2.9 mm 였다. 4주 때 근육에서는 석회화와 보다 심해진 섬유화 소견이 추가 되었고 괴사의 깊이는 평균 3.3 mm 였다. 골조직에서도 골수강의 섬유화가 더 증가되었고 괴사의 깊이는 평균 3.3 mm였다. 경과 관찰 6주 군에는 연부 조직의 위축과 섬유화의 증가, 육아조직의 형성, 염증 소견의 소실 등이 관찰되었다. 결론: Holmium-166-chitosan 복합체를 생체 흡수 가능한 gelatin sponge에 부착시킨 후 실험동물에 삽입한 결과, 실험동물의 사망을 유발하지도 않았으며 상처의 괴사, 염증, 감염 등의 부작용이 전혀 없어, 생체에 외과적 적용이 가능하였다. 유발된 조직 괴사의 범위는 약 3 mm로 미리 예측한 정도에 근접하는 것으로 악성종양 치료에 임상적 적용이 가능할 것으로 생각한다.