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New evidence on mechanisms of action of spa therapy in rheumatic diseases

  • Tenti, Sara;Fioravanti, Antonella;Guidelli, Giacomo Maria;Pascarelli, Nicola Antonio;Cheleschi, Sara
    • 셀메드
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    • 제4권1호
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    • pp.3.1-3.8
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    • 2014
  • Spa represents a treatment widely used in many rheumatic diseases (RD). The mechanisms by which immersion in mineral or thermal water ameliorates RD are not fully understood. The net benefit is probably the result of a combination of factors, among which the mechanical, thermal and chemical effects are most prominent. Buoyancy, immersion, resistance and temperature play important roles. According to the gate theory, pain relief may be due to the pressure and temperature of the water on skin; heat may reduce muscle spasm and increase the pain threshold. Mud-bath therapy increases plasma ${\beta}$-endorphin levels and secretion of corticotrophin, cortisol, growth hormone and prolactin. It has recently been demonstrated that thermal mud-bath therapy induces a reduction in circulating levels of prostaglandin E2, leukotriene B4, interleukin-$1{\beta}$ and tumour necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, important mediators of inflammation and pain. Furthermore, balneotherapy has been found to cause an increase in insulin-like growth factor-1, which stimulates cartilage metabolism, and transforming growth factor-${\beta}$. Beneficial anti-inflammatory and anti-degenerative effects of mineral water were confirmed in chondrocytes cultures, too. Various studies in vitro and in humans have highlighted the positive action of mud-packs and thermal baths, especially sulphurous ones, on the oxidant/antioxidant system. Overall, thermal stress has an immunosuppressive effect. Many other non-specific factors may also contribute to the beneficial effects observed after spa therapy in some RD, including effects on cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. adipokines) and changes in the environment, pleasant surroundings and the absence of work duties.

지방흡입술을 이용한 양성 대칭성 지방종의 치험례 (Treatment of Beign Multiple Symmetrical Lipomatosis with Liposuction)

  • 허철;임소영;문구현;현원석;방사익;오갑성
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제33권6호
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    • pp.769-772
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: Benign symmetrical lipomatosis(Madelung's disease) is a disease of uncertain etiology that manifests as massive lipomatous deposits in specific area of the body. It is usually located on the neck, shoulder, proximal regions of the extremities and the abdomen. Madelung's disease is found many in middle-aged, Mediterranean man. Imaging using either computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is often recommended. Dietary restriction provides no relief of disease. Abstinence with alcohol may delay further progression but does not regression tumor mass. The objective of this study is to prove effectiveness of liposuction for treatment of benign lipomatosis. Methods: We conducted liposuction as a treatment for benign lipomatosis. After general anesthesia, We conducted power assisted liposuction and amount of suctioned volume was about 2500 cc. After surgery, we did compressive dressing and then followed by pressure garment. Results: Six months after surgery, patient was examined for follow up at outpatient department. Recurred lipoma was not observated. Patient was satisfied with result.Conclusion: The only effective therapy for Madelung's disease is surgical removal but recurrence could be occurring. Also multiple surgical scars will be visible. We report a patient with multiple large lipomatosis successfully treated with liposuction.

공압구동용 솔레노이드밸브의 동특성 해석 (Analysis of Dynamic Characteristics of Pneumatic Driving Solenoid Valve)

  • 장제선;김병훈;한상엽
    • 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국추진공학회 2011년도 제37회 추계학술대회논문집
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    • pp.731-736
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    • 2011
  • 우주발사체 추진기관 공급계에서 공압구동용 솔레노이드밸브는 제어시시템의 명령이 주어지면 구동가스 배관의 통로를 개폐해서 공압제어장치를 작동시킨다. 공압구동용 솔레노이드밸브의 제작에 앞서 설계검증 및 기본적인 작동특성을 분석하기 위해 AMESim 상용코드를 이용하여 해석모델을 수립하였다. 입구압력에 따른 작동시간을 시험결과와 비교하여 모델을 검증하였고 내부유동 해석결과 (FLUENT)를 이용하여 3차원 형상을 고려하여 모델의 정확도를 높였다. 밸브모델을 이용하여 다양한 설계변수에 따른 밸브의 개폐압력, 작동시간을 계산하여 설계인자 검증 및 작동성능을 분석하였다. 설계변수인 컨트롤밸브의 시트 형상, 주 밸브와 배출밸브의 시트 형상, 실링 직경비, 컨트롤 캐비티부피에 대해 밸브의 동특성 해석을 수행하였다. 해석을 통해 밸브 개폐작동시간, 작동성능, 개방압력을 예상하였다. 본 연구 결과는 한국형발사체 공급계 공압구동용 솔레노이드밸브의 설계/해석능력을 확보하고 밸브의 개발과정에서 효율성을 높일 수 있으며 파생형 밸브의 설계 및 선행연구에 적용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

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삼중수소 저장용기 이종용접부의 수소취화 거동 평가 (II) (Evaluations of Hydrogen Embrittlement Behaviours on Dissimilar Welding Part of SDS Bottles (II))

  • 조경원;최재하;장민혁;이영상;홍태환
    • 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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    • 제26권2호
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    • pp.120-126
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    • 2015
  • Recently, the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels for rapid industrial development and population significantly caused an environment pollution and global warming such as climate change. So research and development of sustainable and eco-friendly energy have been performed. Especially the interest in nuclear fusion fuel was significantly increased from the developed countries. The system of fusion energy production was tritium separation, storage and delivery, and purification. Republic of Korea is in charge of Storage and Delivery System (SDS) in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Welding part of the SDS bottles for storing the tritium is known to be susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. In this study, conducted a study for the relaxation of the stability and hydrogen embrittlement of the weld area. The hydrogen heat treatment was processed through the Pressure-Composition-Temperature (PCT) device according to the time variation. Also mechanical properties such as impact test and hardness test according to using the alkaline cleaning liquid for hydrogen embrittlement relief and the fracture was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) after the mechanical properties evaluation.

승강로 가압 제연설비의 설계개선에 관한 연구 (A Study on Design Improvement for Smoke-Control System Using the Pressurization of the Elevator Shaft)

  • 김일영;김경진;홍지환;권창희;유철권
    • 한국화재소방학회논문지
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    • 제33권3호
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    • pp.74-83
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    • 2019
  • 승강로 가압방식은 미국에서 1972년에 시작된 방식으로 화재 시 피난 계단을 이용하기 곤란한 노약자등 피난 약자가 승강기를 이용하여 피난할 수 있도록 개발한 방식이며 수직덕트를 사용하지 않음으로서 공간 절약적인 측면에서 이점이 있다. 본 연구는 기존 국내 특허에 근거한 승강로 가압방식의 문제점을 도출하고 이에 대한 개선사항을 제안하였다. 풍량 계산 방법은 수직모델링을 제안하였다. 엘리베이터 출입문의 누설틈새는 실험데이터나 실측데이터를 통하여 재검토가 필요하다. 피난층을 구획하고 엘리베이터 기계실의 개구부를 화재신호에 자동폐쇄하고 릴리프 댐퍼를 설치하여 성능을 개선하였다. 개선된 방식은 자동차압댐퍼가 차압유지보다는 방연풍속을 공급하는 기능을 수행한다. 연구 결과의 신뢰성을 높이기 위해 Contam을 이용하여 검증하는 절차를 수행하였다.

언캐니 개념으로 바라 본 현대건축의 미적사유와 표현경향 연구 (A Study on the Aesthetic Thought and Expression Tendency of Contemporary Architecture from the Concept of the Uncanny)

  • 박경아
    • 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.164-173
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    • 2013
  • This study aims to analyze the aesthetic thought and expression tendency appeared in contemporary architecture by looking at today's architectural art based on the concept of the uncanny that Sigmund Freud contended as an aesthetic principle, of the aesthetic concepts tossed around to define the contemporary times in the aesthetics field and discuss the architectural analysis possibility of the concept of the uncanny. The generation structure of the uncanny that generates experiences of fear and surprise is classified into dual structure, trauma, threatening structure, and repetition compulsion. This is the principle that evokes a sense of experiencing subject, incorporates sensibility, and vitalizes internal process. This is also the methodology to organize and structure the concept of the uncanny. When seen from the four factors drawn from the concept of the uncanny and aesthetic expressions, the uncanny expression characteristics of contemporary architecture includes isolation, subversion, trace, absence, oblique line, flotation, concealment, and disturbance. Isolation and subversion refers to producing the space of the pressure of tension and relaxation caused by repression and relief from repression and eliciting the maximum expansion of the sense of space through spatial change. Trace and absence indicates being able to elicit more intense emotions from the experiencing subject by applying the images of alienation and absence in the way to reproduce historical trauma. This happens by implementing the potential value of physical activity. Oblique line and flotation means visual impulse. This happens in the way to visualize uneasy points. This causes uncanny by threatening the survival. Finally, concealment and disturbance refers to creating unpredictable space. The concept of masquerade and maze space composition are applied in the way to activate spatial perception, including space exploration and unintended subject's forced selection. As stated above, the uncanny expression characteristics shown in contemporary architecture can be presented as indicators that are available to analyze the undecided and diversified contemporary architecture aesthetically. In this respect, this study has great significance.

우회단락을 사용한 상대정맥증후군의 수술 (Reconstruction of the Superior Vena Cava with Extra-luminal Bypass Shunt)

  • 신재승;조원민;민병주;정원재;이인성
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • 제39권1호
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    • pp.68-71
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    • 2006
  • 종격동 섬유화로 인한 상대정맥증후군을 가진 41세의 남자 환자를 정맥 우회단락을 사용하여 상대정맥 재건술을 시행하였다. 환자는 수술 전 상당히 높은 중심 정맥압을 보였으며, 수술 시 측행혈관이 차단될 수밖에 없어, 수술에 따른 신경학적 합병증의 위험성이 높았다. 수술은 막힌 상대정맥과 무명정맥을 제거한 후에 자가 심낭을 튜브 모양으로 만들어 재건술을 시행하였으며, 수술 중에 정맥 우회 단락을 이용하여 두경부 및 상지의 정맥환류를 유지하였다. 우회단락의 사용은 상대정맥증후군의 수술 시 정맥압을 즉시 감소시키고, 수술시간에 따른 부담이 없었으며, 수술 후 합병증 발생을 예방하는데 효과적이었다.

좌심실유출로 협착증의 외과적 요법 - 대동맥판막하 협착증의 임상고찰 - (Surgical Mnayement of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstuction -A Clinical Study on Subaortic Stenosis-)

  • 김관민
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • 제27권11호
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    • pp.893-901
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    • 1994
  • Forty nine patients [M: 31, F: 18], age from 2 months to 17 years [mean= 4.9 years], underwent operations, from April 1986 to December 1992, for the relief of subvalvular aortic stenosis in normal atrioventricular and ventriculoarterial connections.There were 4 anatomic types of subaortic stenosis : membranous in 29 cases [59.2%], fibromuscular in 11 [22.4%], diffuse tunnel type in 7 [14.3%], and miscellaneous in 2 cases. Thirty four patients [69.4%] had associated cardiac anomalies, of which ventricular septal defect was the most common [27 cases]. Other anomalies were patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, valvular aortic stenosis, double chambered right ventricle [DCRV], infundibular pulmonic stenosis, persistent left superior vena cava, and rigt aortic arch. Mean systolic pressure gradient between the left ventricle and ascending aorta was 26.4$\pm$17.6 mmHg : 13.1$\pm$17.6mmHg in the membranous type, 22.0$\pm$18.4mmHg in the fibromucular type, and 56.1$\pm$38.4mmHg in the diffuse tunnel type. Operative procedures were determined according to the type of subvalvular aortic stenosis : simple excision of subaortic membrane in the membranous type [29 cases], left ventricular myectomy with or without myotomy or fibrous tissue excision in the fibromuscular type [11 cases]. Among the 7 of diffuse tunnel type cases, ventricular myectomy was performed in 2 and a modified Konno operation was performed in 5 . Postoperative follow up was made with periodic echocardiography. The Mean postoperative follow up period was 33.8 months. There were 2 hospital mortalities [4.1%] and 2 late deaths. Residual stenosis remained in 3 cases and recurrence developed in 2 cases during the follow up period. 5 years actuarial survival rate was 91.8$\pm$3.9% and 5 year complication free rate was 72.3$\pm$10.4%. Conclusions : 1. Subvalvular aortic stenosis should be relieved completely as soon as possible when diagnosed, regardless of left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient. 2. Good results were obtained using only simple excision of subaortic membrane in the membranous type of subaortic stenosis. However, aortoventriculoplasty [modified Konno prodedure] was necessary for good results in the diffuse tunnel type. 3. Periodic postoperative echocardiography was helpful in detecting the progression of residual stenosis and development of new stenosis.

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3상 22.9/3.3kV 유입변압기의 소손패턴 해석 및 발화원인 판정에 관한 연구 (Study on the Damage Pattern Analysis of a 3 Phase 22.9/3.3kV Oil Immersed Transformer and Judgment of the Cause of Its Ignition)

  • 최충석
    • 전기학회논문지
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    • 제60권6호
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    • pp.1274-1279
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this paper is to present the manufacturing defect and damage pattern of a 3 phase 22.9/3.3kV oil immersed transformer, as well as to present an objective basis for the prevention of a similar accident and to secure data for the settlement of PL related disputes. It was found that in order to prevent the occurrence of accidents to transformers, insulating oil analysis, thermal image measurement, and corona discharge diagnosis, etc., were performed by establishing relevant regulation. The result of analysis performed on the external appearance of a transformer to which an accident occurred, the internal insulation resistance and protection system, etc., showed that most of the analysis items were judged to be acceptable. However, it was found that the insulation characteristics between the primary winding and the enclosure, those between the ground and the secondary winding, and those between the primary and secondary windings were inappropriate due to an insulating oil leak caused by damage to the pressure relief valve. From the analysis of the acidity values measured over the past 5 years, it is thought that an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) caused an increase in the temperature inside the transformer and the increase in the ethylene gas increased the possibility of ignition. Even though 17 years have passed since the transformer was installed, it was found that the system's design, manufacture, maintenance and management have been performed well and the insulating paper was in good condition, and that there was no trace of public access or vandalism. However, in the case of transformers to which accidents have occurred, a melted area between the upper and the intermediate bobbins of the W-phase secondary winding as well as between its intermediate and lower bobbins. It can be seen that a V-pattern was formed at the carbonized area of the transformer and that the depth of the carbonization is deeper at the upper side than the lower side. In addition, it was found that physical bending and deformation occurred inside the secondary winding due to non-uniform pressure while performing transformer winding work. Therefore, since it is obvious that the accident occurred due to a manufacturing defect (winding work defect), it is thought that the manufacturer of the transformer is responsible for the accident and that it is lawful for the manufacture to investigate and prove the concrete cause of the accident according to the Product Liability Law (PLL).

근거중심의학에 근거한 퇴행성 슬관절염에 관한 침치료 임상선행연구 (A Pilot Study of Acupuncture Treatment for the Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint on the EBM(Evidence Basement Medicine))

  • 임정아;이종덕;이상관;이성용;문형철;최선미;정영해;김성철
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.187-215
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    • 2006
  • Objectives : To determine whether the pragmatic acupuncture treatment provides more effective pain relief than treatment using the same acupuncture point to the all patients. Methods : We randomly allocated participants to treatment group 1 and 2. The group 1 is the pragmatic treatment group and the group 2 is using the same acupuncture point to the all patients. Primary outcomes were measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index(WOMAC) pain and function scores at 4, 8, and 14 weeks. Secondary outcomes were measured by 100mm VAS(Visual Analog Scale), ROM(Range of Motion) using Goniometer, and pain threshold using pressure algometer. Results : When patients were extension of the knee, they were statistically significant in improvement of the ROM in 14 weeks. Whole body condition and pain rate through VAS measurement were improved significantly in 14 weeks. Also pain score and function score of WOMAC were improved significantly in 14 weeks. We could get difference in pain score of two acupuncture groups significantly in 14 weeks. But we could not get difference in whole score of two acupuncture groups significantly. Local temperature using T.C thermometer was changed significantly in 14 weeks. But we could not get difference in whole score of two acupuncture groups significantly. Excluding above item, DITI, pain threshold, and ROM of the knee flexion were no difference in before and after treatment.

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