• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.155-160
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• 2005

목 적 : 전산화단층 모의치료조준(CT simulation)과 선량 계획 장비(RTP)의 발전으로 많은 저자들에 의해 종양부 위의 선량을 증가시키고 인접한 장기의 선량을 효과적으로 감소시킬 수 있는 3차원 입체 조형 치료(Conformal therapy)와 조사면내 선량 보강 기법(Field in field technique)이 자주 소개되어지고 있다. 이러한 치료 기법은 많은 수의 조사면을 사용함으로써 조사면이 증가할수록 10 MU이하의 극히 적은 기계적 입력치(monitor unit, MU)를 사용하기도 한다. 통상 일반적으로 사용되어지는 선량에 대한 정보(beam data)는 이보다 훨씬 많은 100 MU이상 혹은 그보다 높은 안정적인 출력을 기대할 수 있는 상태에서 측정되어지므로 극히 적은 기계적 입력치에서도 기존에 측정되어진 선량 정보와 동일한 선량분포를 구현할 수 있는지 반드시 확인하여야 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 극히 적은 기계적 입력치(MU)에서의 선량적 안정성을 알아보고 향후 정도 관리지침에 활용코자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 본원에서 사용 중인 선형가속기 Varian 2100C/D의 6 MV, 10 MV(USA)와 Varinan 600C의 4 MV(USA)의 에너지를 사용하여 $10{\times}10cm^2$ 조사면에서 90 MU를 90 MU, 45 MU, 30 MU, 18 MU, 9 MU, 6 MU로 각각 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15 회씩 나누어 조사하였다. 전리함(pinpoint farmer type chamber, PTW, GERMANY)를 이용하며 4 MV, 6 MV는 5 cm, 10 MV는 10 cm 깊이, SAD 100 cm에서 물 팬텀을 이용하며 조사면내의 출력을 측정하였고, 측정용 필름(X-omat V, Kodak, USA)을 이용하며 높은 선량을 나타내는 90 MU, 30 MU에서의 편평도와, 대칭도를 비교하였고 일반적인 medical film(AGFA USA)을 이용하여 낮은 선량을 보이는 9MU에서 조사면내 편평도와, 대칭도를 비교하여 선질의 특성 변화를 관찰하였다. 결 과 : 전리함을 이용한 측정에서 2100C/D는 90 MU와 9 MU에서 1 MU 당 선량(cGy/MU)은 6 MV와 10 MV에서 90 MU를 1회에 조사한 것과 비교하여 약 1.6% 정도 증가하였고 2100C는 0.5%, 1.3%가 각각 증가하였다. 600C 또한 1.6% 증가하였으나 6 MU에서 약 3% 차이를 나타내었다. 편평도와 대칭도는 장비와 에너지에 따라 1%에 2.9%까지 차이가 있었으나 전체적으로 적은 MU에서 약간 더 균등하였고 극히 적은 MU로 인한 차이는 확인할 수 없었다. 결 론 : 각각의 실험에서 선량적 차이는 허용되어지는 범위이하의(출력<3%, 편평도<${\pm}3%$, 대칭도<2%, ICRU report 50)오차를 모임으로써 보유한 장비에 따라 정도에 차이는 있을 수 있으나 본원에서 사용 중인 장비에서 극히 적은 MU의 사용이 현저한 선량적 오차를 유발하진 않는 것으로 사료되어진다. 그러나 정도 관리 시 그 오차를 확인하는 과정은 장비의 사용과 수명에 따라 지속적으로 관리되어져야 할 것이다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.232-235
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• 2003

지구자 물 추출물이 에탄올 중독된 흰쥐의 학습능력에 미치는 영향을 실험하기 위하여 정상군(normal), 25% 에탄올 투여군(control) 및 지구자 물 추출물과 에탄올을 함께 투여한 검액투여군(sample)으로 나누어 10일간 각 약물을 투여한 후 11일째 1일 3회 직선수로 실험을 시행하고, 다음날부터 3일간 1일 3회씩 실험한 T-미로실험을 시행한 결과, normal군은 직선 수로실험과 T-미로실험에서 학습에 의하여 목표점 도달 소요시간이 유의성 있게 단축되고, control군은 기억력쇠퇴로 인하여 학습능력이 현저히 감소하나, 지구자의 물 추출물을 계속적으로 투여한 sample군의 경우 에탄올 중독으로 저하된 학습 능력에 유의성 있는 회복을 나타냈다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.1497-1513
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• 2021

The diagnostic and treatment methods of multiple myeloma (MM) have been rapidly evolving owing to advances in imaging techniques and new therapeutic agents. Imaging has begun to play an important role in the management of MM, and international guidelines are frequently updated. Since the publication of 2015 International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria for the diagnosis of MM, whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or low-dose whole-body computed tomography (CT) and ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/CT have entered the mainstream as diagnostic and treatment response assessment tools. The 2019 IMWG guidelines also provide imaging recommendations for various clinical settings. Accordingly, radiologists have become a key component of MM management. In this review, we provide an overview of updates in the MM field with an emphasis on imaging modalities.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.104-110
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• 2013

Purpose: Intensity modulated arc therapy (IMAT) is a form of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) that delivers dose in single or multiple arcs. We compared IMRT plans versus single-arc field (1ARC) and multi-arc fields (3ARC) IMAT plans in high-risk prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: Sixteen patients were studied. Prostate ($PTV_P$), right pelvic ($PTV_{RtLN}$) and left pelvic lymph nodes ($PTV_{LtLN}$), and organs at risk were contoured. $PTV_P$, $PTV_{RtLN}$, and $PTV_{LtLN}$ received 50.40 Gy followed by a boost to $PTV_B$ of 28.80 Gy. Three plans were per patient generated: IMRT, 1ARC, and 3ARC. We recorded the dose to the PTV, the mean dose ($D_{MEAN}$) to the organs at risk, and volume covered by the 50% isodose. Efficiency was evaluated by monitor units (MU) and beam on time (BOT). Conformity index (CI), Paddick gradient index, and homogeneity index (HI) were also calculated. Results: Average Radiation Therapy Oncology Group CI was 1.17, 1.20, and 1.15 for IMRT, 1ARC, and 3ARC, respectively. The plans' HI were within 1% of each other. The $D_{MEAN}$ of bladder was within 2% of each other. The rectum $D_{MEAN}$ in IMRT plans was 10% lower dose than the arc plans (p < 0.0001). The GI of the 3ARC was superior to IMRT by 27.4% (p = 0.006). The average MU was highest in the IMRT plans (1686) versus 1ARC (575) versus 3ARC (1079). The average BOT was 6 minutes for IMRT compared to 1.3 and 2.9 for 1ARC and 3ARC IMAT (p < 0.05). Conclusion: For high-risk prostate cancer, IMAT may offer a favorable dose gradient profile, conformity, MU and BOT compared to IMRT.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.232-238
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• 2017

Objective: To determine whether reducing the cetrorelix dose in the antagonist protocol to 0.125 mg had any deleterious effects on follicular development, the number and quality of retrieved oocytes, or the number of embryos, and to characterize its effects on the affordability of assisted reproductive technology. Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted at the Fertility Unit of Tanta Educational Hospital of Tanta University, the Egyptian Consultants' Fertility Center, and the Qurrat Aien Fertility Center, from January 1 to June 30, 2017. Patients' demographic data, stimulation protocol, costs, pregnancy rate, and complications were recorded. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups: group I (n = 61) received 0.125 mg of cetrorelix (the study group), and group II (n = 62) received 0.25 mg of cetrorelix (the control group). Results: The demographic data were comparable regarding age, parity, duration of infertility, and body mass index. The dose of recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone units required was $2,350.43{\pm}150.76$ IU in group I and $2,366.25{\pm}140.34$ IU in group II, which was not a significant difference (p= 0.548). The duration of stimulation, number of retrieved oocytes, and number of developed embryos were not significantly different between the groups. The clinical and ongoing pregnancy rates likewise did not significantly differ. The cost of intracytoplasmic sperm injection per cycle was significantly lower in group I than in group II (US $ $494.66{\pm}4.079$ vs. US $ $649.677{\pm}43.637$). Conclusion: Reduction of the cetrorelix dose in the antagonist protocol was not associated with any significant difference either in the number of oocytes retrieved or in the pregnancy rate. Moreover, it was more economically feasible for patients in a low-resource country.

• 한국의학물리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국의학물리학회 2003년도 제27회 추계학술대회
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• pp.71-71
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• 2003

The study on magnetic field combined radiation therapy, as a new technique to modify the dose distributions using external magnetic field, has been investigated. The goal of the study is to develop the techniques for dose localization, as a particle beam, from the strong magnetic fields. In this study, in order to study the principle of dose deposition in external fields, as a basic approach, we have calculated approximately the paths of traveling electrons in water under external magnetic fields with numerical methods. The calculations are performed for a primary particle by cumulating the steps which are defined as small path lengths which energy loss can be ignored. In this calculation, the energy loss and direction change for a step was calculated by using total stopping power and Lorentz force equation respectively. We have examined the deflected paths of the electron through water as a function of external magnetic field and incident electron s energy. Since we did not take account of the multiple scattering effects for electrons through water, there are errors in this calculation. However, from the results we can explain the principle of dose variation and dose focusing for electron beams under strong magnetic fields in water.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.193-200
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• 2019

Purpose: To explore the role of salvage radiotherapy (RT) for recurrent thymoma as an alternative to surgery. Materials and Methods: Between 2007 and 2015, 47 patients who received salvage RT for recurrent thymoma at Yonsei Cancer Center were included in this study. Recurrent sites included initial tumor bed (n = 4), pleura (n = 19), lung parenchyma (n = 10), distant (n = 9), and multiple regions (n = 5). Three-dimensional conformal and intensity-modulated RT were used in 29 and 18 patients, respectively. Median prescribed dose to gross tumor was 52 Gy (range, 30 to 70 Gy), with equivalent doses in 2-Gy fractions (EQD₂). We investigated overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and patterns of failure. Local failure after salvage RT was defined as recurrence at the target volume receiving >50% of the prescription dose. Results: Median follow-up time was 83 months (range, 8 to 299 months). Five-year OS and PFS were 70% and 22%, respectively. The overall response rate was 97.9%; complete response, 34%; partial response, 44.7%; and stable disease, 19.1%. In multivariate analysis, histologic type and salvage RT dose (≥52 Gy, EQD₂) were significantly associated with OS. The high dose group (≥52 Gy, EQD₂) had significantly better outcomes than the low dose group (5-year OS: 80% vs. 59%, p = 0.046; 5-year PFS: 30% vs. 14%, p=0.002). Treatment failure occurred in 34 patients; out-of-field failure was dominant (intra-thoracic recurrence 35.3%; extrathoracic recurrence 11.8%), while local failure rate was 5.8%. Conclusion: Salvage RT for recurrent thymoma using high doses and advanced precision techniques produced favorable outcomes, providing evidence that recurrent thymoma is radiosensitive.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제68권5호
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• pp.286-289
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• 2010

A 55-year old woman with advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer was admitted to hospital for the management of severe chest pain, which measured 7 out of 10 on a numerical rating scale (NRS). Despite palliative radiation and the application of multiple epidural blocks, she continued to experience severe cancer pain. We gradually increased the dose of transdermal fentanyl patches from $500{\mu}g/hr$ to $3,650{\mu}g/hr$, for 3 months without any significant side effects. Concomitantly, adjuvant therapy with antidepressants and anticonvulsants were added, decreasing the patient's pain to NRS 3~4 down from 7. After being transferred to a hospice clinic, her chest pain was well-controlled below NRS 4 by means of strong opioid medications, including the highest dose of transdermal fentanyl $4,050{\mu}g/hr$ for more than 16 months.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2009

Biomarkers indicating past exposure to radiation have not yet been entirely satisfactory. In this study, we validated several genes reported as radiation response genes, as biomarkers to detect past exposure to radiation in occupationally exposed workers, especially workers in the medical field. A total of 54 radiation workers in hospital were investigated for radiation exposure dose. Their average radiation dose of recent one year was 1.09 mSv ($\pm$1.63) with a 10.63 mSv ($\pm$12.91) cumulative dose. The results of the multiple regression analysis for the various variables indicate that the Hsc70 (P=0.0292) and ORAL (P=0.0045) may be candidate biomarkers for the recent 1 year radiation exposure in radiation workers, whereas AEN (P=0.0334) and PGAMI (P=0.0003) might be for cumulative exposure.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.129-131
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• 2012

A 70-year-old male came to the emergency room of the authors' hospital because of sudden cardiac arrest due to inferior wall ST elevation myocardial infarction. His coronary angiography revealed multiple severe coronary spasms in his very long left anterior descending artery. After an injection of intracoronary nitroglycerine, his stenosis improved. The cardiac arrest relapsed, however, accompanied by ST elevation of the inferior leads, while the patient was on diltiazem and nitrate medication to prevent coronary spasm. Recovery was not achieved even with cardiac massage, intravenous injection of epinephrine and atropine, and intravenous infusion of nitroglycerine. The patient eventually recovered through high-dose nicorandil intravenous infusion without ST elevation of his inferior leads. Therefore, intravenous infusion of a high dose of nicorandil must be considered a treatment option for cardiac arrest caused by refractory coronary vasospasm.