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An Automatic LOINC Mapping Framework for Standardization of Laboratory Codes in Medical Informatics (의료 정보 검사코드 표준화를 위한 LOINC 자동 매핑 프레임웍)

  • Ahn, Hoo-Young;Park, Young-Ho
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.12 no.8
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    • pp.1172-1181
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    • 2009
  • An electronic medical record (EMR) is the medical system that all the test are recorded as text data. However, domestic EMR systems have various forms of medical records. There are a lot of related works to standardize the laboratory codes as a LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Code). However the existing researches resolve the problem manually. The manual process does not work when the size of data is enormous. The paper proposes a novel automatic LOINC mapping algorithm which uses indexing techniques and semantic similarity analysis of medical information. They use file system which is not proper to enormous medical data. We designed and implemented mapping algorithm for standardization laboratory codes in medical informatics compared with the existing researches that are only proposed algorithms. The automatic creation of searching words is being possible. Moreover, the paper implemented medical searching framework based on database system that is considered large size of medical data.

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Analysis of the Patterns of Medicine-related Legends (의약 관련 설화의 유형과 사례 분석)

  • Han, Jeong-Ju;An, Sang-U
    • The Journal of Korean Medical History
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.77-97
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    • 2006
  • Korean traditional Oriental medicine is a medical system that has been developed based on the locality and history of Korea as well as the blood and constitution of Korean people. It is closely connected to Korean history and culture, and is in close internal linkage with oral and written legends, traditions and folktales. Referring to previous researches on these legends, the present study extracted medicine related legends from various legend collections, classified them by subject, analyzed representative cases, and examined their meanings and values in terms of medical culture.

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Individual Fit Testing of Hearing Protection Devices Based on Microphone in Real Ear

  • Biabani, Azam;Aliabadi, Mohsen;Golmohammadi, Rostam;Farhadian, Maryam
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.364-370
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    • 2017
  • Background: Labeled noise reduction (NR) data presented by manufacturers are considered one of the main challenging issues for occupational experts in employing hearing protection devices (HPDs). This study aimed to determine the actual NR data of typical HPDs using the objective fit testing method with a microphone in real ear (MIRE) method. Methods: Five available commercially earmuff protectors were investigated in 30 workers exposed to reference noise source according to the standard method, ISO 11904-1. Personal attenuation rating (PAR) of the earmuffs was measured based on the MIRE method using a noise dosimeter (SVANTEK, model SV102). Results: The results showed that means of PAR of the earmuffs are from 49% to 86% of the nominal NR rating. The PAR values of earmuffs when a typical eyewear was worn differed statistically (p < 0.05). It is revealed that a typical safety eyewear can reduce the mean of the PAR value by approximately 2.5 dB. The results also showed that measurements based on the MIRE method resulted in low variability. The variability in NR values between individuals, within individuals, and within earmuffs was not the statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: This study could provide local individual fit data. Ergonomic aspects of the earmuffs and different levels of users experience and awareness can be considered the main factors affecting individual fitting compared with the laboratory condition for acquiring the labeled NR data. Based on the obtained fit testing results, the field application of MIRE can be employed for complementary studies in real workstations while workers perform their regular work duties.

Study on Big Data Utilization Plans of Medical Institutions (의료기관의 빅데이터 활용방안에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Sung-Soo
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.397-407
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    • 2014
  • Due to rapid development of medical information, a huge amount of information is being accumulated. Desires to conduct clinical researches by using this information are increasing, and medical institutions are encountering problems of aging society and drastic increase of medical expenses. Utilization of Big Data as an alternative is now being emphasized. The purpose of this study is to examine informatization of medical institutions and suggest political implications for Big Data utilization plans. Data was collected through literature searches and interviews with medical information professionals of medical institutions, from September to November, 2013, for four months. As a result of the study, it could be found that the hospital information system is improving from patient management and administration to researches and information strategies. Thus, national supports for medical expense reduction as well as fostering professional manpower should be provided, considering establishment of the system for utilization of Big Data and efficient application of unstructured data.

A Study of classification the predicate in "Biwiron(脾胃論)" (비위론에 기재된 술어의 분류에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Myung-Hee;Lee, Byung-Wook;Kim, Eun-Ha
    • Journal of Korean Medical classics
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.163-186
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    • 2010
  • Objective and Background : Attempt to express knowledge by IT is the current of the times, knowledge of the oriental medicine have to meet the needs of the times. It takes 'classification system of the oriental medicine terms' and 'system of the predicate' for explaining the relation between concepts to express knowledge by IT technique. Researches for 'classification system of the oriental medicine terms' are in progress already, researches for 'system of the predicate' are insufficient. Subject of study : We proceeded to study of the predicate in Idongwon(李東垣)'s "Biwiron(脾胃論)" has clear theory system and considerable influence upon knowledge of the oriental medicine for studying 'system of the predicate' which expresses knowledge of the oriental medicine in early stage. Method : Acquire Chinese play a predicate part in "Biwiron(脾胃論)", translate the Chinese to answer the context, group the similar predicate, decide representative predicate of group. And attempt to make classification system of the representative predicate with Term management system based on SQL Server 2005. Results and Considerations : I classify the predicate which predicate diagnosis, treatment, symptoms and knowledge of the oriental medicine into existence, condition, cognition and will. This classification seems to be useful to explain factors which have an effect on demonstration and treatment.

Review on Studies of Korean Medicine about Tinea Pedis (족부백선의 한의학 논문에 대한 고찰)

  • Park, Sun-Yeong;Seo, Hyung-Sik
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.42-49
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    • 2016
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze research trends on tinea pedis in studies of Korean medicine.Methods : We searched papers using NDSL, KISS, RISS and KTKP(Korean Traditional Knowledge Portal). The first search used the keyword "Tinea pedis" in NDSL, KISS, RISS and KTKP. Used searching duration was not specified.Results : Studies found in NDSL, KISS and RISS were 122 and 118 studies were excluded. Studies found in KTKP were five papers and four studies of them were excluded. Finally five studies were selected and analyzed. Two studies of five selected ones were experimental researches and three studies were clinical researches. Among 2 researches of experimental researches, one of them was about antifungal efficacy of herbal medicines and ethahol extract of the mixture of Sophorae Subprostratae Radix, Aconiti Radix and Hibisci Syriaci Cortex and hot water extract of Phellodendri Cortex were effective. The other was about antifungal effect of the medicinal herb extraction method and vinegar extract was effective. Among 3 researches of clinical researches, there were one clinical study and two case studies. Functional soap containing herbal medicines and bee venom therapy were effective.Conclusions : As we looked for five researches, which were two experimental studies, one clinical study and two case studies. It is possible to treat tinea pedis with korean medical approach by conclusions of 5 researches. We expect that further researches will be proceeded and following results can be actively used as clinical treatments.

The Historical Study of Epilepsy in East Asain Medicine through Epilepsy section of 『Classified Assemblage of Medical Prescriptions(醫方類聚)』 (『의방류취(醫方類聚)·전간문(癲癎門)』을 통해 본 한의학에서 간질(癎疾)의 역사)

  • Kang, Yeon-Seok;Lee, Sang-Seop;Park, Hee-Sue;Lee, Seo-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Medical History
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.111-117
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    • 2011
  • "Classified Assemblage of Medical Prescriptions(醫方類聚)" is a valuable material which can explain about historical records of East Asian medicine till 15th century. We can also konw what were regarded as important idea by contemporary doctors of Korean in 'Chosun' dynasty. And, Epilepsy is the one of the olddest diseases with a humankind history for a long time. All the concetps of disease including epilepsy in East Asia has been developed and specilized. So, we can find out some valuable facts from Epilepsy section in "Classified Assemblage of Medical Prescriptions". First, 'Epilepsy' was mixed with 'Mad', 'Spasm' before 7th century but after than, it had been divided into in detail. Since 14th century, we can find out that it was separated with 'Spasm' completely. In conclusion, 'Epilepsy' concept in "Classified Assemblage of Medical Prescriptions" at 15th century is similar with mordern 'Epilepsy' concept. Second, We can find out that 'Epilepsy disease' was divided into 'Five epilepsy' before 7th century, and divided into 'external cause', 'internal cause', 'external & internal cause' in 12th century. And, it also was divided into 'yin' or 'yang' epilepsy. So, 'Epilepsy' concept in " Classified Assemblage of Medical Prescriptions" at 15th century can be divided into 'yin' or 'yang' generally, and also it is similar with 'Acute and slow shock'. Especially, 'yinyang' of epilepsy is related to organs & bouls, depth & shallow, interior & exterior, not cold & heat definitely. From now on, the researches about how it had been understood in East Asia can help to find out modern significance of Korean medicine. and, it would be helpful for comprehensive study about "Classified Assemblage of Medical Prescriptions" from these researches in each section.

Meta Analysis of researches about herbal extracts used in breast cancer in South Korea since 2000 (2000년 이후 국내 유방암에 대한 한약물의 최신 연구 경향 메타분석)

  • Lee, Jeong-Hwa;Yoo, Dong-Yul
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.241-249
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    • 2007
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to suggest better directions in researches about findging new drug derived from herbs in South Korea. Methods : We investiated some literatures on anti-breast cancer herbal extracts which is used in South Korea, and made diagrams. Results : The results are summarized as follows. Many herbs are used in treatment of breast cancer based on oriental medical records. After finding anti tumor effects of genistein in soy extracts in 1987, searching new substances that have anti-tumor effects in breast cancer is accelerated. In Korea, these trends of the research have been activated since 2000. But substance researches about breast cancer are much less than subatance researches about advanced gastric cancer, although the two cancers have similar incidence rate. And all of the researches that we found are in vitro experiments. Conclusions : From the results, it is expected that there are many anti-breast cancer herbal substances which are proved in vitro experiments. We need more studies in animals and human bodies.

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