• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.101-112
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• 2011

50세 이상 건강한 성인을 대상으로 baPWV로 측정한 동맥경직도 수준과 염증인자와 동맥경직도와의 관련성을 파악하기 위하여 본 연구를 수행하였다. 2007년과 2008년에 수행된 광주광역시 동구연구(Dong-gu Study)의 기반조사에 참여한 50세 이상 주민 4617명을 대상으로 하였으며, 다중회귀분석을 시행하여 전통적인 심뇌혈관질환 위험요인을 통제한 상태에서 baPWV와 CRP, GGT와 WBC 등의 염증반응인자와의 관련성을 알아보았다. 평균 baPWV는 남자 $17.0{\pm}4.0\;m/s$, 여자 $16.2{\pm}3.6\;m/s$로 남, 여 간에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었고, 연령이 증가할수록 baPWV는 통계적으로 유의하게 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 성, 연령, 흡연상태, 체질량지수, 수축기혈압, 공복혈당, 고혈압 또는 당뇨병의 투약 여부, 혈청 지질, 요산과 ALT 등의 전통적인 심뇌혈관질환 위험요인을 통제한 상태에서 WBC (${\beta}$=0.158, p<0.0001), hs-CRP(${\beta}$=0.244, p=0.026)와 GGT (${\beta}$=0.003, p<0.0001)는 baPWV와 통계적으로 유의하게 독립적인 관련성이 있음을 알 수 있었다. 결론적으로 baPWV로 측정한 동맥경직도 지표는 염증반응인자와 관련이 있음을 알 수 있었다. baPWV 등의 동맥경직도 측정 지표는 동맥 기능의 초기변화를 반영하고 일반적으로 알려져 있는 심혈관질환 위험요인과 유의한 상관관계를 가지고 있어, 이를 이용하여 심혈관질환의 위험을 예측하는데 활용할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2012

목적: 본 연구에서는 음주에 의해 소프트콘택트렌즈에 침착되는 단백질 및 지질 양의 변화가 있는 지 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 소프트콘택트렌즈를 착용하는 50명의 남성을 대상으로 콘택트렌즈 착용 상태에서 음주 시 불편감이 초래되었는지 여부를 설문조사하였다. 또한, 안질환이 없는 32명의 성인에게 etafilcon A 재질의 소프트콘택트렌즈를 착용시킨 후 각각 음주(190 mL)시와 비음주시로 나누어 4 시간 후에 렌즈에 침착되는 단백질 및 지질 양을 측정하였다. 결과: 소프트콘택트렌즈를 착용한 상태에서 음주를 할 경우 응답자의 58%가 착용감의 이상을 경험하였다고 하였으며, 뻑뻑함, 시야 흐림, 건조감 등과 같은 증상들을 경험하였다고 답하였다. 음주에 의해 소프트콘택트렌즈의 단백질 침착양은 평균 $59.3{\mu}g/lens$ 증가하였으며, 2배 이상 증가한 경우도 9안에 달하였다. 그러나 소프트콘택트렌즈에 부착되는 단백질의 종류는 라이소자임(lysozyme)으로 변함이 없었다. 음주에 의한 콜레스테롤 양은 비음주시의 85.5%였으며(p=0.25), 메틸 올레인산의 양은 52.6%에 불과하여(p=0.002) 알코올 섭취로 인해 소프트콘택트렌즈에 침착되는 지질양에 변화가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 결론: 음주로 인하여 소프트콘택트렌즈에 침착되는 단백질 및 지질 성분의 조성이 달라졌으며 이러한 변화가 소프트콘택트렌즈 착용 시 음주에 따른 불편함의 원인과도 관련이 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.443-457
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• 2019

In this investigation, dynamic and bending behaviors of isolated protein microtubules are analyzed. Microtubules (MTs) can be considered as bio-composite structures that are elements of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells and posses considerable roles in cellular activities. They have higher mechanical characteristics such as superior flexibility and stiffness. In the modeling purpose of microtubules according to a hollow beam element, a novel single variable sinusoidal beam model is proposed with the conjunction of modified strain gradient theory. The advantage of this model is found in its new displacement field involving only one unknown as the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, which is even less than the Timoshenko beam theory. The equations of motion are constructed by considering Hamilton's principle. The obtained results are validated by comparing them with those given based on higher shear deformation beam theory containing a higher number of variables. A parametric investigation is established to examine the impacts of shear deformation, length scale coefficient, aspect ratio and shear modulus ratio on dynamic and bending behaviors of microtubules. It is remarked that when length scale coefficients are almost identical of the outer diameter of MTs, microstructure-dependent behavior becomes more important.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to establish the scientific data of cotton fabric pretreated with skim milk powder and to improve the dyeability. The surface monophology, add on, whiteness, stiffness, air permeability, moisture regain and absorption of cotton fabrics were evaluated by varying concentration of SMP to get the optimal conditions in pretreatment. FT-IR of cotton fabrics pretreated with SMP were measured. Amino acid compositions, viscosity of SMP were evaluated. The K/S values by varying concentration of cinnamon cassia and subtract of dyed SMP-C were measured. I attempted to evalute the color fastness of untreated and AI. The results are as follow; The optimal concentration of SMP was 9%(w/v) to be pretreated with cotton fabrics. From FT-IR spectrum, formation of -NH$_2$ and -COOH was verified by SMP-C. Denaturalization of protein and condensation of carbohydrate, fat, etc. were found in a measurement of amino acid and viscocity. The K/S value of cotton fabrics pretreated with SMP was higher than that of untreated. Most of the color fastnesses were great.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.217-221
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• 2014

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine whether school-aged children with Kawasaki disease (KD) have an increased risk for early atherosclerosis. Methods: The study included 98 children. The children were divided into the following groups: group A (n=19), KD with coronary arterial lesions that persisted or regressed; group B (n=49), KD without coronary arterial lesions; and group C (n=30), healthy children. Anthropometric variables and the levels of biochemical markers, including total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein A, apolipoprotein B, homocysteine, highsensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and brachial artery stiffness using pulse wave velocity were compared among the three groups. Results: There were no significant differences in blood pressure and body index among the three groups. Additionally, there was no sex-specific difference. Moreover, the levels of triglyceride, HDL-C, apolipoprotein A, and hs-CRP did not differ among the three groups. However, the levels of total cholesterol (P =0.018), LDL-C (P =0.0003), and apolipoprotein B (P =0.029) were significantly higher in group A than in group C. Further, the level of homocysteine and the aortic pulse wave velocity were significantly higher in groups A and B than in group C (P=0.0001). Conclusion: School-aged children after KD have high lipid profiles and arterial stiffness indicating an increased risk for early atherosclerosis.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.125-130
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• 1999

저자들은 최근 25세 여자 환자로 뚜렷한 가족력이 없으면서 3-4세경부터 발생한 근육의 강직현상과 현저한 근비대소견이 있는 환자를 경험하였다. 임상적으로 타진성 근긴장증을 보이고 전기생리적 검사로 새끼손가락 외향근에서의 운동과 반복신경자극에서 복합근육활동전위의 감소를 보였으며, 이두박근의 근생검 소견상 용적이 증가된 근섬유와 중심핵화현상이 관찰되었다. 환자는 mexiletin 경구 투여후 근육의 강직현상이 다소 호전되었다. 이에 문헌고찰과 함께 Becker형 선천성 근긴장증 1례를 보고하는 바이다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.168-174
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• 1996

Purpose : Aseptic meningitis is relatively frequent in children and caused mostly by enterovirus. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of early diagnosis (spinal tapping) on symptom duration of childhood aseptic meningitis. Methods : One hundred fifty-three children who were hospitalized due to aseptic menigitis in the Department of Pediatrics St. Benedict Hospital from July 1996 through October 1996 were included in this study. Patients were divided to two groups according to the duration from first symptom onset to diagnosis. Early diagnosis group is diagnosed within 3 days from first symptom onset. Later diagnosis group is diagnosed after 4 days from first symptom onset. Results : 1) The average age of these patients was 4.3 years old in early diagnosis group and 4.1 years old in later diagnosis group. The sex ratio(male: female) was 2.04:1 in early diagnosis group and 2.5:1 in later diagnosis group. 2) The mean duration of diagnosis of this study was 2.04 day in early diagnosis group and 5.12 day in later diagnosis group. 3) The percentage of symptom and sign of the early diagnosis group were fever(100%), headache(88.4%), vomiting(86.9%), abdominal pain(39%), neck stiffness(36.2%), skin rash(18.8%), diarrhea(16.9%) and that of later diagosis group were fever(100%), headache(83.3), vomiting(80.9%), abdominal pain(47.6%), neck stiffness(41.6%), skin rash(29.7%), diarrhea(16.6%). 4) Initial CSF findings revealed leukocyte $146.8{\pm}386.3/mm^3$ with PMNL 38%, protein 32.47mg/dl, sugar 66.23mg/dl in early diagnosis group and leukocyte $458.1{\pm}663.2/mm^3$, protein 31.22mg/dl, sugar 64.21 mg/dl in later diagnosis group. 5) There was no statistically significant differance in the peripheral blood findings between early diagnosis group and later diagnosis group. 6) The duration of disappearance of symptom after spinal tap were 2.3 days in early diagnosis group and 2.24 days in later diagnosis group. Total symptom duration was 4.34 days in early diagnosis group and 7.36 days in later diagnosis group. Conclusions : Our results demonstrate that early diagnosis(early spinal tap) shortened duration of clinical symptoms.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제57권12호
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• pp.520-525
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• 2014

Purpose: Childhood obesity is an increasing public health issue worldwide. We examined dietary patterns among adolescents in a dormitory school, identified obese adolescents and tried to intervene to improve food habits and physical activity. Methods: We conducted an experimental prospective longitudinal study based on 36 obese (body mass index $[BMI]{\geq}95th$ percentile) adolescents (aged 12-18 years) compared with controls (healthy children: normal age-appropriate BMI ($BMI{\leq}85th$ percentile). Six months' intervention included lifestyle-modification counseling (once a week by a clinical dietician), and an exercise regimen twice a week, 60 minutes each time, instructed by a professional pediatric trainer). Both groups underwent baseline measurements at the beginning of the study and 6 months later (arterial stiffness, blood pressure, pulse, weight and height, hemoglobin, creatinine, liver enzymes, highly sensitive C-reactive protein and complete lipid profile). Results: Twenty-one participants completed the study. Low compliance from participants, school staff and parents was observed (participation in planned meetings; 71%-83%). BMI significantly decreased from $32.46{\pm}3.93kg/m^2$ to $30.32{\pm}3.4kg/m^2$ (P=0.002) in the study group. Arterial stiffness was not significantly different between the 2 groups and did not change significantly after 6 months' intervention (P=0.494). No significant changes in CRP and lipid profile were observed after the intervention. Conclusion: Making lifestyle modifications among adolescents in a dormitory school is a complex task. Active intervention indeed ameliorates BMI parameters. However, in order to maximize the beneficial effects, a multidisciplinary well-trained team is needed, with emphasis on integrating parents and the school environment.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.77-84
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• 2003

Objective : In order to study the effects of bee venom(BV) on the pain, edema, and acute inflammatory reactant of rheumatoid arthritis(RA) patients. Methods : Patients with RA who met the ACR(American College of Rheumatology) 1987 revised criteria for the diagnosis of RA were treated with the BV therapy twice a week for 3 months. Tender joint counts, swollen joint counts, Visual analog scale(VAS), morning in stiffness, ESR, C-reactive protein(CRP) were analyzed before and after BV therapy. Results : The results as follows: 1. Tender joint counts in patients after BV therapy were significantly lower than those before BV therapy($9.0{\pm}7.9$ vs $15{\pm}11.4$, p=0.002). 2. Swollen joint counts of the patients after BV therapy were significantly lower than those before BV therapy ($5.0{\pm}6.1$ vs $1.5{\pm}2.3$, p=0.001). 3. VAS in patients after BV therapy was significantly lower than before BV therapy($60.8{\pm}17.6$ vs $38.0{\pm}15.9$, p=0.000). 4. Duration of morning stiffness in patients after BV therapy was significantly reduced compared with that before BV therapy($119.1{\pm}112.6min$ vs $59.0{\pm}89.7min$, p=0.009). 5. ESR and CRP were not significantly changed before and after BV therapy, suggesting BV itself could make inflammatory reaction as well as therapeutic effect. Conclusions: BV therapy improved tender joint counts, swollen joint counts and duration of morning stiffness in this study, and further study is needed in log-term effect of BV therapy.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.25-39
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to investigate the dietary intakes in middle-aged women(pre and postmenopausal) and relation to climacteric symptoms. We conducted the anthropometric measurements, climacteric symptoms survey, and dietary intake to assess the nutrient intakes. Also, dietary quality indices were evaluated. The subjects, over 40 years old, were 168 middle aged women(pre=74, postmenopausal=94), mean age was $48.9{\pm}3.6yr$. The anthropometric measurements showed that 59% of subjects were overweight and obese. Climacteric symptoms that were answered 'yes' in 50% plus in the subjects, were dry eyes, forgetfulness, difficult concentration, large joint pain(shoulder), fatique, backache, dry skin, joint pain(ankle and knee), dry mouth, dizziness, depression and lonesomeness, snore, morning stiffness, and hot flash. Some symptoms showed significant difference between pre and postmenopausal groups. The average energy intake was 1602.1 Kcal, which was 82% of the Korean EER. The subjects had lower vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, Fe, Zn and Ca intake than Korean RI. The lowest nutrient intake was Ca. The mean of food intake was 1294.2 g and MAR of diet quality indices was 0.83. In relation to dietary factors with climacteric symptoms, significant correlations have been found between total protein, animal protein, lipid, cholesterol and niacin intake and 'fatique', energy, carbohydrate, thiamin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin C, Na, K and Fe intake and 'dry skin', Ca intake and 'difficult concentration'. Our results indicate that dietary factors(food and nutrients intake, INQ, NAR, MAR) may effect the prevention and reduction of some climacteric symptoms in middle aged women.