• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.392-403
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• 2023

This study presents a new hybrid fNIRS-EEG system to meet the demand for a lightweight and low-cost sleep pattern monitoring device. For multiple-channel configuration, a six-channel electroencephalogram (EEG) and a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system with eight photodiodes (PD) and four dual-wavelength LEDs are designed. To enhance the convenience of signal measurement, the device is miniaturized into a patch-like form, enabling simultaneous measurement on the forehead. Due to its fully integrated functionality, the developed system is advantageous for performing sleep stage classification with high-temporal and spatial resolution data. This can be realized by utilizing a two-dimensional (2D) brain activation map based on the concentration changes in oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin during sleep stage transitions. For the system verification, the phantom model with known optical properties was tested at first, and then the sleep experiment for a human subject was conducted. The experimental results show that the developed system qualifies as a portable hybrid fNIRS-EEG sleep pattern monitoring device.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.369-381
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• 2019

이 연구의 목적은 수면호흡장애 증상을 보이며 협착된 상악궁을 가진 7 - 9세 어린이에서 상악 확장술(semi-rapid maxillary expansion, SRME)을 이용한 상악 측방확장 치료 전후 수면호흡장애 증상의 변화와 개선을 소아수면설문지, 간이수면검사 및 측방두부규격 방사선사진을 통해 기도부위의 변화를 비교, 분석하고자 하는 것이다. 대상자는 총 15명으로 AHI 1 이상이며 좁은 상악궁을 가진 어린이였다. 모든 대상자는 SRME가 적용되기 전 소아수면설문지, 측방두부규격 방사선사진 및 간이수면검사를 시행하였다(T0). SRME가 적용되었고, 평균 확장 2개월 후 유지단계 3개월을 시행하였다. 치료 종료 후 소아수면설문지, 측방두부규격 방사선사진 및 휴대용 간이수면검사를 시행하였다(T1). 총 PSQ scale은 확장 전(T0) 평균 0.45에서 확장 후(T1) 평균 0.18로 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하였다(p = 0.001). 특히 코골이, 호흡문제, 집중력 저하 영역에서 유의한 감소를 보였다(p = 0.001). 아데노이드 비대율은 확장 전(T0) 평균 0.63에서 확장 후(T1) 평균 0.51로 유의하게 감소하였다(p = 0.003). 상기도 폭경 중 구개인두 폭경만이 치료 후(T1) 통계적으로 유의한 증가를 보였다(p = 0.035). 설골 위치는 치료 전후에 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 휴대용 간이수면검사 결과 AHI와 ODI는 치료 후(T1) 통계적으로 유의한 감소를 보였고, 최저 산소포화도는 유의한 증가를 보였다. 따라서, 수면호흡장애 증상은 치료 후 전반적으로 개선되었음을 알 수 있다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.377-388
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• 2020

이 연구의 목적은 수면호흡장애를 가진 어린이들을 선별하기 위해 휴대용 간이수면검사를 이용한 무호흡 저호흡 지수(apneahypopnea index, AHI)를 기준으로, 치과 진료실에서 사용 가능한 측모두부계측 방사선 사진, 임상 검사, 소아수면설문지(pediatric sleep questionnaire, PSQ)에서 유용한 수치들을 찾아내고 평가하는 것이었다. 교정치료를 위해 전북대학교 소아치과에 내원한 5 - 10세의 어린이들을 대상으로 하였다. 총 61명이 이 연구에 포함되었으며, AHI 값이 1보다 크게 나타난 어린이들을 SDB군으로, 1 이하로 나타난 어린이들은 정상군으로 분류하였다. 61명의 어린이 중 49(80%)명이 SDB군에 포함되었다. SDB군과 정상군과의 통계 분석 결과, 휴대용 간이수면검사의 ODI(oxygen dehydration index)와 코골이 시간, 설문지를 통한 PSQ scale, 측모두부계측 방사선 사진에서 아데노이드 비대율과 하악평면에서 설골까지의 거리 그리고 gonial angel이 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 이 연구를 통해 잠재적인 SDB 환자를 선별해내기 위해 측모두부계측 방사선 사진을 통한 아데노이드 비대, 설골의 위치, gonial angle과 소아수면설문지를 평가하는 것이 유용할 것으로 보인다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.63-71
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• 2015

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between headache and sleep by evaluating sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and specific features related to sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Methods: One hundred one subjects with headache and 118 healthy controls were enrolled. To collect various information on headache attacks, headache group completed self-reported questionnaire about the characteristics of headache attacks and the migraine disability assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire. The subjective quality of sleep was evaluated in all of the subjects using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). In addition, the following specific features of sleep were evaluated in 28 subjects selected randomly from each group: apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), prevalence of SDB, nocturnal oxygen saturation (SaO2), and oxygen desaturation index (ODI) as measured using a portable monitoring device. Results: The global PSQI and the prevalence of poor sleeping (global PSQI >5), ESS scores and the prevalence of daytime sleepiness (ESS score >10) were significantly higher in the headache group (both p<0.0001, respectively). The mean scores on the numerical rating scale and the MIDAS were significantly higher in the poor-sleeper group than in the good-sleeper group (p=0.0347 and p=0.0016, respectively). The global PQSI and prevalence of daytime sleepiness were significantly higher in the chronic-headache group than in the acute-headache group (p=0.0003 and p=0.0312, respectively). Conclusions: There is a significant association between headache and sleep. Especially, severity and chronicity of headache were significantly associated with sleep quality and daytime sleepiness.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.433-446
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• 2022

Despite efforts to reduce unexpected accidents at confined construction sites, choking accidents continue to occur. Because of the poorly ventilated atmosphere, particularly in long, confined underground spaces, workers are subject to dangerous working conditions despite the use of artificial ventilation. Moreover, the traditional monitoring methods of using portable gas detectors place safety inspectors in direct contact with hazardous conditions. In this study, a long-range (LoRa)-based wireless safety monitoring system that features the network organization, fault-tolerant, power management, and a graphical user interface (GUI) was developed for underground construction sites. The LoRa wireless data communication system was adopted to detect hazardous gases and oxygen deficiency within a confined underground space with adjustable communication range and low power consumption. Fault tolerance based on the mapping information of the entire wireless sensor network was particularly implemented to ensure the reliable operation of the monitoring system. Moreover, a sleep mode was implemented for the efficient power management. The GUI was also developed to control the entire safety-monitoring system and to manage the measured data. The developed safety-monitoring system was validated in an indoor testing and at two full-scale water pipeline construction sites.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.12-18
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• 2014

Objectives: This was a retrospective case series about the clinical effect of integrated approach with behavior therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: Medical records of twelve patients with OSA who were treated with behavior modification including nasal breathing with oral appliances and sleep in lateral position, oral administration of herbal medicines and acupuncture treatment between January and September of 2013 were reviewed. Apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), day time sleepiness, apneas and hypopneas counts during sleep, risk indicator (RI), oxygen desaturation index, average saturation during sleep, lowest desaturation, lowest saturation, snoring events ratio and number of desaturations (%) were assessed before and after treatments with the ApneaLink device, which is a portable diagnostic apparatus for monitoring airflows of the patient's breath at home. Results: After an average 62.67 (SD 37.16) days of treatment, AHI (from 17.67, 12.79 to 8.75, 8.25, p=0.007), RI (from 22.00, 13.26 to 12.09, 8.03, p=0.004), oxygen desaturation index (from 17.33, 12.17 to 8.17, 7.86, p=0.005), and number of desaturations (from 7.00 times, 9.79 to 0.92 times, 1.39, p=0.044) showed significant improvement. Daytime sleepiness improved from 6.5 (3.2) to 3.8 (1.8) but there was no significant difference after treatment (p=0.17). No adverse events related to treatment were observed during participation in the treatment. Conclusion: From this case series, we found that behavior modification with herbal medication and acupuncture may be effective for improving sleep apnea without serious adverse events. Future randomized controlled trials with larger sample size will be necessary for concrete evidence on the benefit of this integrated treatment for OSA.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.357-367
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• 2022

수면호흡장애(sleep disordered breathing, SDB)는 상기도의 완전한 또는 부분적 폐쇄로 인해 수면 중 반복적인 저호흡과 무호흡이 나타나는 것을 특징으로 하는 질환이다. 소아 SDB 유병률은 대략 12 - 15%이며, 호발 연령은 주로 3 - 5세의 미취학 어린이이다. 어린이는 코골이와 잦은 각성부터 야뇨증, 과잉행동에 이르기까지 다양한 증상을 보인다. 어린이에서 SDB의 주원인은 편도 및 아데노이드 비대로 인한 상기도의 폐쇄이다. SDB를 치료하지 않으면 학습 장애, 인지 장애, 행동 문제, 심혈관 질환, 대사 증후군, 저성장 등과 같은 합병증을 초래할 수 있다. 소아치과 의사는 SDB의 위험이 있는 소아를 감별하는 특별한 위치에 있다. 소아치과 의사는 SDB와 관련 있는 임상 양상을 인지하고, 소아 수면설문지, 측 모두부계측 방사선사진, 휴대용 간이수면검사 등을 이용하여 SDB를 선별하여 전문가에게 의뢰할 수 있어야 한다. 소아치과에서는 치료를 위해 상악궁 확장, 하악 전방 유도장치, 설소대 절제술 등을 시행할 수 있다. 소아치과 의사는 장기간의 구호흡과 저위설, 설소대단축증 등이 비정상적인 안면골격 성장 및 수면 문제를 일으킬 수 있음을 인지하고, 이러한 문제점들을 예방할 수 있도록 조기에 개입할 수 있어야 할 것이다.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2000년도 하계종합학술대회 논문집(5)
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• pp.110-112
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• 2000

Recently, the interest and the importance of the signal monitoring and recording during sleep is increasing. Conventional paper based recording systems are being replaced by digital type and polysomnographic system. We developed special digital signal processor system for the polysomnographic recording. This system consists of digital signal processing part and PC interface part for user's convenience. This system includes two digital filters, one fur low pass filtering of high frequency noise and the other for notch filtering of 60Hz AC noise. This system can be used for the efficient and convenient measurement of polysomnographic signals and also can be developed for the portable use.

• 센서학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.418-422
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• 2022

α-pinene is a natural volatile organic compound secreted by coniferous trees to protect themselves from attacks by insects, microorganisms, and viruses. Recently, studies have reported that α-pinene possesses pharmacological effects on various biological reactions such as anxiolytic, sleep-enhancing, anti-nociceptive, and inflammatory activity. Thus, forest bathing has recently received great attention as a novel therapy for treating severe diseases as well as psychological issues. However, appropriate places and timings for effective therapies are still veiled, because on-site monitoring of α-pinene gas in forests is barely possible. Although portable chemosensors could allow real-time analysis of α-pinene gas in forests, the α-pinene sensing properties of chemosensors have never been reported thus far. Herein, we report for the first time, the α-pinene sensing properties of an oxide semiconductor gas sensor based on rhombohedral In₂O₃ (h-In₂O₃) nanoparticles prepared by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal reaction. The h-In₂O₃ nanoparticle sensor showed a high response to α-pinene gas at ppm levels, even under humid conditions (for example, relative humidity of 50 %). The purpose of this research is to identify the potential of oxide semiconductor gas sensors for implementing portable devices that can detect α-pinene gas in forests in real-time.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.54-58
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• 2009

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with several cardiovascular diseases. However, the mechanisms are not completely understood. The measure of common carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) has been extensively used as an early marker of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that early signs of atherosclerosis are present in patients with OSA and correlate with OSA severity Methods: Eleven male patients with OSA were studied by using full standard overnight polysomnography and high-definition echo-tracking device to measure intima-media thickness and carotid artery diameter. Eight healthy volunteers matched for age and sex were studied by portable respiratory monitoring device. All participants were free of hypertension, diabetes, and were not on any medications. Patients with OSA were naive to treatment. Results: All patients and normal controls were male. There was no significant difference of age between patients and controls ($48.4{\pm}8.85$ and $48.0{\pm}9.77$). Significant differences existed between control subjects and patients with mild to moderate and severe OSA (apnea-hypopnea index, $1.51{\pm}1.15$ and $38.51{\pm}19.13$ respectively) in intima-media thickness ($0.59{\pm}0.064$ and $0.93{\pm}0.16$; P=0.0023), and carotid diameter ($5.79{\pm}0.44$ and $6.47{\pm}0.51$; P=0.0227). Multivariate analyses showed that the apnea-hypopnea index correlated independently with intima-media thickness and carotid diameter (r=0.79, P=0.0008, and r=0.47, P=0.0482). Conclusions: Middle-aged patients with OSA who are free of overt cardiovascular diseases have early signs of atherosclerosis, which further supports the hypothesis that OSA plays an independent role in atherosclerosis progression.