• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.466-473
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• 2000

연구배경 : 수술로 절제하기 어려운 국소진행성 제3기 비소세포 암은 주로 방사선 치료 단독 혹은 방사선 치료와 전신 항암화학요법을 병행하게 된다. 이 두 치료 방법은 잠재적으로 폐 기능을 손상시킬 수 있으며 기존의 폐 기능을 더욱 악화시키게 된다. 저자들은 국소진행성 폐암환자들에 대하여 방사선 치료 전 후 안정시 폐 기능과 운동시 심 폐 기능을 동시에 평가하여 방사선 치료가 실제 운동부하 심 폐 기능에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 수술로 절제할 수 없는 편평상피세포암을 가진 남자 11명에 대하여 방사선 치료 전과 치료 후 4주에 각각 흉부 X-선 검사 및 안정시 폐 기능 검사 그리고 운동부하 심 폐 기능 검사를 시행하였다. 운동부하 심 폐 기능 검사로 운동능력과 심 혈관계기능, 환기기능, 그리고 가스교환기능에 대하여 측정하였다. 방사선 치료는 일일 1.8Gy로 일 주일에 5회 시행하여, 8주 동안 70Gy를 시행하였다. 결과 : 저자들의 연구로 방사선 치료 전 후 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 최대산소섭취량($VO_2$max), 이산화탄소생성량($VCO_2$), 운동지속시간 그리고 운동수행능력의 차이는 없었다. 2) 산소맥($O_2$ pulse) 및 심박동수, 그리고 예비심박동수(heart rate reserve)의 변화도 없었다. 3) 최대분당환기량(VEmax) 및 상시호흡량 그리고 예비호흡의 변화도 없었다. 4) 운동부하 심 폐 기능 검사 중 대부분의 환자는 호흡곤란과 다리근육의 피로로 더 이상 운동을 할 수 없었다. 5) 안정시 폐 기능 검사 결과 노력성 폐활량(FVC) 과 1초간 노력성 호기량($FEV_1$)의 변화는 없었으나 폐확산능(DLCO)은 치료 전 후 각각 85%, 74%로 약 11%의 감소가 있었지만 통계적으로 유의 하지는 않았다. 결론 : 방사선 치료 후 4주에 평가한 국소진행성 폐암환자의 운동부하 심 폐 기능 검사 결과 치료 전에 비하여 운동능력 및 심 혈관계기능, 환기기능, 그리고 폐포의 가스교환기능의 차이는 없었다. 결론적으로 폐암환자는 방사선 치료 후 운동부하 심 폐 기능의 저하는 단기간 내 일어나지 않는 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국항공우주학회지
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• 제44권11호
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• pp.949-956
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• 2016

태양광 복사에 의한 기계적 부품의 강성 및 강도 저하, 변색 등의 영향이 다양한 항공우주 산업분야에서 관찰되고 있다. 이러한 현상에 대한 연구를 위해 자연 상태의 태양광에 대한 노출 시험을 수행할 수 있지만 균일한 시험환경 구현이 어렵고 과다한 시간과 비용이 요구된다는 문제점이 있다. 이를 극복하고자 본 논문에서는 자연 상태의 태양광 복사강도($1,120W/m^2$)를 가속화 할 수 있는 시험 장치를 개발하고, 섬유강화 복합재료에 사용되는 epoxy polymer에 대한 가속화 시험을 통하여 태양광 복사에 따른 색 변화 특성을 연구하였다. 시험 시편은 인장 시험 규격인 ASTM-D638에 따라 제작하였으며, 시험 기간에 따른 색변화 특성에 관한 가속계수와 역제곱 모형을 산출하였다. 본 연구를 통해 복사강도가 증가할수록 동일한 변화량에 도달하기까지 소요되는 시간을 단축할 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.69-89
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• 2006

Biological mechanisms for ionizing radiation effects are different at low doses than at high doses. Radiation hormesis involves low-dose-induced protection and high-dose-induced harm. The protective component is associated with a reduction in the incidence of cancer below the spontaneous frequency, brought about by activation of defensive and repair processes. The Linear No-Threshold (LNT) hypothesis advocated by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the Biological Effects of ionizing Radiation (BEIR) Report VII for cancer risk estimations Ignores hormesis and the presence of a threshold. Cancer incidences significantly less than expected have been found in a large number of epidemiological studies including, airline flight personnel, inhabitants of high radiation backgrounds, shipyard workers, nuclear site workers in scores of locations throughout the world, nuclear power utility workers, plutonium workers, military nuclear test site Participants, Japanese A-bomb survivors, residents contaminated by major nuclear accidents, residents of Taiwan living in $^{60}Co$ contaminated buildings, fluoroscopy and mammography patients, radium dial painters, and those exposed to indoor radon. Significantly increased cancer was not found at doses <200 $mSv^*$. Evidence for radiation hormesis was seen in both sexes for acute or chronic exposures, low or high LET radiations, external whole- or partial body exposures, and for internal radionuclides. The ubiquitous nature of the Healthy Worker Effect (HWE)-like responses in cellular, animal and epidemiological studies negates the HWE as an explanation for radiation hormesis. The LNT hypothesis is wrong and does not represent the true nature of the dose-response relationship, since low doses or dose-rates commonly result in thresholds and reduce cancer incidences below the spontaneous rate. Radiation protection organizations should seriously consider the cost and health implications of radiation hormesis.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.36-45
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• 2015

by providing objective information regarding medical radiation for elementary, middle, and high school students in Korea, who are expected to have a high ripple effect in education, and by analyzing behavioral changes in the selection of medical radiation, this study aimed to deduce the basis for educational intervention. The tools used in the study were a questionnaire, including questions about perception, knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward medical radiation; video and Power-point materials for the lesson; simulated radiation diagnosis selection form; and radiation treatment selection form to find out about behavior. A post-test demonstrated that the objective knowledge about medical radiation of all the students turned out to be significantly higher (p<0.000) after the lesson compared to before the lesson. However, there were no statistically significant behavioral changes. Rather, for high school students, the behavior of selecting medical radiography and treatment was significantly lower (p<0.000) after the lesson. For the more impressionable children in the lower grades, the lesson must not only provide an opportunity to understand and pay attention to diverse viewpoints, but also encourage them to make ethical decisions based on value. Since it can be predicted that attitude or behavioral changes through education or publicity can be expected from adults older than high school students, issues regarding dangers like radiation exposure must be treated as an issue of value judgment predicated on multifaceted considerations.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.129-136
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• 2007

Purpose: We intended to observe the usefulness of far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear for dysmenorrhea. Methods: We introduced far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear to women in childbearing-age by internet portal site. Then, we preliminarily examined dysmenorrhea severity by VAS(visual analogue scale) questionnaire to women interested in far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear. We selected women scored 5 and above of 10 measurement VAS score. Finally, 121 women were the subject of study and used far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear for one menstrual cycle. Before and after use of far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear, we conducted a questionnaire survey of dysmenorrhea severity by VAS. After that, we compared VAS score before and after use. Also, we studied correlation between frequency of far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear use and ${\Delta}VAS$(VAS score before use minus VAS score after use). For statistics, we used Paired samples test and Spearman's rho correlations, SPSS 13.0 for windows. Results: Before and after use of far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear, VAS score means were different. Frequency of far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear use was correlated to ${\Delta}VAS$. Statistically they showed significant result (p<0.05>. Conclusion: The results showed that dysmenorrhea severity by VAS decreased after far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear use. As frequency of use increased, ${\Delta}VAS$ increased. So we can consider far-infrared radiation functional under inner-wear effects dysmenorrhea severity.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.57-62
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• 2010

원전 계획예방정비기간 증기발생기 수실작업, 가압기 전열관교체 또는 압력관피더 제거작업 지역 등은 높은 방사선량률을 보이는 지역으로, 짧은 시간 동안의 작업으로 작업종사자는 높은 피폭을 받을 가능성이 있다. 특히, 방사성물질과 접촉하는 손 부위는 높은 피폭이 일어날 수 있다. 이런 점을 고려하여 국내 가압경수로원전과 가압중수로원전의 계획 예방정비기간 중 증기발생기 수실 노즐댐 설치와 제거작업, 원자로 냉각재펌프 보수작업, 원자로헤드 보수 및 검사작업 등과 같은 고피폭 접촉작업에서 방사선작업종사자의 말단선량을 측정하기위한 현장시험을 실시하였다. 여기에 참여한 작업종사자는 가슴과 등 부위에 일상적인 절차에 따른 복수선량계를 패용한 것 이외에 손목에 개인선량계를 추가로 패용하였고, 손가락 부위에는 말단선량계 (Extremity dosimeter)를 패용하였다. 그 결과, 손가락이 받는 등가선량은 각각 손목이 받는 등가선량 및 가슴 또는 등 부위가 받는 등가선량과 일정한 비율로 평가됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.218-225
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• 2017

Effects on skin caused by the dose from linear accelerator (LINAC) opposing portal irradiation and TomoDirect 3-D modeling treatment according to the radiation devices and treatment methods were measured, and a comparative analysis was performed. Two groups of 10 patients each were created and measurements were carried out using an optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter. These patients were already receiving radiation treatment in the hospital. Using the SPSS statistical program, the minimum and maximum average standard deviations of the measured skin dose data were obtained. Two types of treatment method were selected as independent variables; the measured points and total average were the dependent variables. An independent sample T-test was used, and it was checked whether there was a significance probability between the two groups. The average of the measured results for the LINAC opposing portal radiation was 117.7 cGy and PDD 65.39% for the inner breast, 144.7 cGy and PDD 80.39% for the outer breast, 143.2 cGy and PDD 79.56% for the upper breast, 151.4 cGy and PDD 84.11% for the lower breast, 149.6 cGy and PDD 83.11% for the axilla, and 141.32 cGy and PDD 78.51% for the total average. In contrast, for TomoDirect 3-D conformal radiotherapy, the corresponding measurement values were 137.6 cGy and PDD 76.44%, 152.3 cGy and PDD 84.61%, 148.6 cGy and PDD 82.56%, 159.7 cGy and PDD 88.72%, and 148.6 cGy PDD 82.56%, respectively, and the total average was 149.36 cGy and PDD 82.98%. To determine if the difference between the total averages was statistically significant, the independent sample T-test of the SPSS statistical program was used, which indicated that the P-value was P=0.024, which was 0.05 lower than the significance level. Thus, it can be understood that the null hypothesis can be dismissed, and that there was a difference in the averages. In conclusion, even though the treatment dose was similar, there could be a difference in the dose entering the body surface from the radiation treatment plan; however, depending on the properties of the treatment devices, there is a difference in the dose affecting the body surface. Thus, the absorbed dose entering the body surface can be high. During breast cancer radiotherapy, radiation dermatitis occurs in almost all patients. Most patients have a difficult time while undergoing treatment, and therefore, when choosing a radiotherapy treatment method, minimizing radiation dermatitis is an important consideration.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.927-932
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• 2015

Background: Breast and cervical cancers are the most common causes of cancer mortality among women in India, but actually they are largely preventable diseases. Although early detection is the only way to reduce morbidity and mortality, there are limited data on breast and cervical cancer knowledge, safe practices and attitudes of teachers in India. The purpose of this study is to assess the level of awareness and impact of awareness programs in adoption of safe practices in prevention and early detection. Materials and Methods: This assessment was part of a pink chain campaign on cancer awareness. During cancer awareness events in 2011 at various women colleges in different parts in India, a pre-test related to cervical cancer and breast cancer was followed by an awareness program. Post-tests using the same questionnaire were conducted at the end of the interactive session, at 6 months and 1 year. Results: A total of 156 out of 182 teachers participated in the study (overall response rate was 85.7 %). Mean age of the study population was 42.4 years (range- 28-59 yrs). There was a significant increase in level of knowledge regarding cervical and breast cancer at 6 months and this was sustained at 1 year. Adoption of breast self examination (BSE) was significantly more frequent in comparison to CBE, mammography and the Pap test. Magazines and newspapers were sources for knowledge regarding screening tests for breast cancer in more than 60% of teachers where as more than 75% were educated by doctors regarding the Pap test. Post awareness at 6 months and 1 year, there was a significant change in alcohol and smoking habits. Major reasons for not doing screening test were found to be ignorance (50%), lethargic attitude (44.8%) and lack of time (34.6%). Conclusions: Level of knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, symptoms and screening methods was high as compared to cervical cancer. There was a significant increase in level of knowledge regarding cervical and breast cancer at 6 months and this was sustained at 1 year. Adoption of BSE was significantly greater in comparison to CBE, mammography and the Pap test. To inculcate safe practices in lifestyle of people, awareness programmes such as pink chain campaign should be conducted more widely and frequently.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.101-109
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the knowledge and attitude towards radiation protection after radiation safety management education in dental hygiene students. Methods: After receiving informed consents, a self-reported questionnaire was carried out for 135 dental hygiene students in Busan on June 17 for preliminary survey and September 3 for post-education survey, 2011. The questionnaire was modified from Han and consisted of 5 questions of general characteristics, 6 questions of radiation use, 7 questions of scholastic characteristics, 15 questions of knowledge towards radiation safety management, and 15 questions of attitude towards radiation safety management. Cronbach's alpha was 0.808 in the knowledge towards radiation safety management. Attitude towards radiation safety management included 15 questions of general attitude towards radiation safety management, individual and patient, and attitude toward radiation exposure reduction measured by Likert 5 scale. Cronbach's alpha was 0.970 in the attitude towards radiation safety management. Data were analyzed using SAS version 9.2 for educational analysis, technical analysis and multivariate analysis, paired t-test, and GLM. Results: Significant differences were shown in the knowledge and attitudes towards radiation safety management; the level of knowledge was respectively $9.8{\pm}3.0$ and $12.9{\pm}1.9$ points before and after education, and the level of attitude was $4.28{\pm}0.51$ and $4.53{\pm}0.47$ before and after the education. The levels of knowledge and attitude according to general characteristics showed a significant differences in grade and academic results. Post-education survey suggested that the education is very important and necessary and can change the knowledge and attitude towards radiation safety management in the dental hygiene students. Conclusions: Through the radiation safety management education, the levels of knowledge and attitude towards radiation safety management have changed significantly, which showed that the radiation safety management education proved to be very effective. Therefore, an effective radiation safety management education program is necessary to improve the levels of knowledge and attitude towards radiation safety management in the dental hygiene students.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.281-287
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 선형가속기를 이용한 정위적방사선수술의 시행에 있어서 필수적인 품질관리의 하나로서 Winston Lutz 시험을 상용의 전자포털영상장치를 이용하여 수행하였다. 전형적으로 이용되는 필름 분석 방법을 추가로 시행하여 EPID 방법의 장점을 평가하였다. EPID 방법으로 결정한 등중심 오차는 필름 방법으로 구한 값과 최대 0.32 mm 이내로 일치하는 것으로 나타났다. EPID를 이용한 Winston Lutz 시험은 시간의 절약 측면과 측정시의 개인 오차를 방지하는 측면에서 매우 실용적인 방법이라고 생각된다.