• 제목/요약/키워드: Radiation interference

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Granisetron in the Treatment of Radiotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (방사선치료 중 오심 및 구토에 대한 그라니세트론의 효과)

  • Hong, Seong-Eon;Kang, Jin-O
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제17권2호
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    • pp.141-145
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    • 1999
  • Purpose : Granisetron is a potent, the most selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and is reported to b effective in treatment of radiation-induced emesis. The antiemetic efficacy and safety of oral granisteron was evaluated in patients with receiving highly emetogenic treatment by conventional fractionated irradiation. Materials and Methods : Patients with various cancers who were being treated with irradiation were accrued into the present study. The intensity of nausea was evaluated on first 24 hours and on day-7 by patients according to the degree of interference with normal daily life as followings; a) none; b) present but no interference with normal daily life (mild): c) interference with normal daily life (moderate): and d) bedridden because of nausea (severe). Non or mild state was considered to indicate successful treatment. The efficacy of antiemetic treatment was graded as follows; a) complete response; no vomiting, no worse than mild nausea and receive no rescue antiemetic therapy over the 24h period, b) major response; either one episode of vomiting or moderate/severe nausea or had received rescue medication over 24h period, or any combination of these, c) minor response; two to four episodes of vomiting over the 24h period, regardless of nausea and rescue medication, d) failure; more than four medication. The score of the most symptom was recorded and the total score over 24 hours was summarized. The complete or major response was considered to indicate successful treatment. Results : A total of 10 patients were enrolled into this study, and all were assessable for efficacy analysis. Total nausea control was achieved in 90$\%$ (9/10:none=60$\%$ plus mild=30$\%$) of total patients after 7 days. The control of vomiting by granisteron was noted in seven patients (70$\%$) of complete response and three (30$\%$) of major response with a hundred-percent successful treatment over 7 days. The minor response or treatment failure were not observed. No significant adverse events or toxicities from granisetron were recorded in patient receiving granisetron. Conclusion : We concluded that granisetron is a highly effective antiemetic agent in controlling radiotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting with a minimal toxicity profile.

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FBW7 Upregulation Enhances Cisplatin Cytotoxicity in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Cells

  • Yu, Hao-Gang;Wei, Wei;Xia, Li-Hong;Han, Wei-Li;Zhao, Peng;Wu, Sheng-Jun;Li, Wei-Dong;Chen, Wei
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제14권11호
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    • pp.6321-6326
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    • 2013
  • Introduction: Lung cancer is extremely harmful to human health and has one of the highest worldwide incidences of all malignant tumors. Approximately 80% of lung cancers are classified as non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs). Cisplatin-based multidrug chemotherapy regimen is standard for such lesions, but drug resistance is an increasing problem. F-box/WD repeat-containing protein 7 (FBW7) is a member of the F-box protein family that regulates cell cycle progression, and cell growth and differentiation. FBW7 also functions as a tumor suppressor. Methods: We used cell viability assays, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence combined with siRNA interference or plasmid transfection to investigate the underlying mechanism of cisplatin resistance in NSCLC cells. Results: We found that FBW7 upregulation significantly increased cisplatin chemosensitivity and that cells expressing low levels of FBW7, such as NCI-H1299 cells, have a mesenchymal phenotype. Furthermore, siRNA-mediated silencing or plasmid-mediated upregulation of FBW7 resulted in altered epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) patterns in NSCLC cells. These data support a role for FBW7 in regulating the EMT in NSCLC cells. Conclusion: FBW7 is a potential drug target for combating drug resistance and regulating the EMT in NSCLC cells.

Fabrication of Miniature Radiation Sensor Using Plastic Optical Fiber for Medical Usage (플라스틱 광섬유를 이용한 초소형 의료용 방사선 센서 제작)

  • Hwang, Young-Muk;Cho, Dong-Hyun;Cho, Hyo-Sung;Kim, Sin;Lee, Bong-Soo
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.9-12
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    • 2005
  • In this study, film type radiation sensor tips are fabricated for remote sensing of X or g-ray with inorganic scintillators and plastic optical fiber. The visible range of light from the inorganic scintillator that is generated by X and g-ray is guided by the plastic optical fiber and is measured by optical detector and power-meter. It is expected that the fiber-optic radiation sensor which is possible to be developed based on this study is used for remote, fast and exact sensing of X or g-ray because of its characteristics such as very small size, light weight and no interference to electromagnetic fields.

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An Integrated System for Radioluminescence, Thermoluminescence and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Measurements

  • Park, Chang-Young;Park, Young-Kook;Chung, Ki-Soo;Lee, Jong-Duk;Lee, Jungil;Kim, Jang-Lyul
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • 제43권4호
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    • pp.160-169
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    • 2018
  • Background: This study aims to develop an integrated optical system that can simultaneously or selectively measure the signals obtained from radioluminescence (RL), thermoluminescence (TL), and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL), which are luminescence phenomena of materials stimulated by radioactivity, heat, and light, respectively. The luminescence mechanism of various materials could be investigated using the glow curves of the luminescence materials. Materials and Methods: RL/TL/OSL integrated measuring system was equipped with a X-ray tube (50 kV, $200{\mu}A$) as an ionizing radiation source to irradiate the sample. The sample substrate was used as a heating source and was also designed to optically stimulate the sample material using various light sources, such as high luminous blue light emitting diode (LED) or laser. The system measured the luminescence intensity versus the amount of irradiation/stimulation on the sample for the purpose of measuring RL, TL and OSL sequentially or by selectively combining them. Optical filters were combined to minimize the interference of the stimulation light in the OSL signal. A long-pass filter (420 nm) was used for 470 nm LED, an ultraviolet-pass filter (260-390 nm) was used for detecting the luminescence of the sample by PM tube. Results and Discussion: The reliability of the system was evaluated using the RL/OSL characteristics of $Al_2O_3:C$ and the RL/TL characteristics of LiF:Mg,Cu,Si, which were used as dosimetry materials. The RL/OSL characteristics of $Al_2O_3:C$ showed relatively linear dose-response characteristics. The glow curve of LiF:Mg,Cu,Si also showed typical RL/OSL characteristics. Conclusion: The reliability of the proposed system was verified by sequentially measuring the RL characteristics of radiation as well as the TL and OSL characteristics by concurrent thermal and optical stimulations. In this study, we developed an integrated measurement system that measures the glow curves of RL/TL/OSL using universal USB-DAQs and the control program.

Electromagnetic Interference Suppression Method of Motor Assembly for Aircraft Application (항공용 모터 조립체의 전자기 간섭 감쇠 방안)

  • Kim, Jee-Heung;Ryu, Hong-Kyun;Park, Beom-Jun;Park, Young-Ju
    • Journal of Advanced Navigation Technology
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    • 제22권5호
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    • pp.351-358
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    • 2018
  • In this study, we propose a method of suppressing the leakage noise signal of motor assembly through the test. The motor assembly is mounted on outside of the aircraft to rotate an antenna and must satisfy RE102 requirement on MIL-STD-461F in terms of electromagnetic interference. It is confirmed by RE102 test result hat the leakage noise signal of the equipment occurs due to external influx through the power and control cable and rotation of the motor. And it is ascertained that the part where internal/external physical shielding is difficult to rotate is the leakage path. To reduce the leakage noise signal, the electrical ground reinforcement and the electric shielding structure considering the operation of the equipment is applied and it is verified that the requirement is satisfied. Finally, we verified that required specification are met by applying circular corrugated choke with interlocking shapes and conductive grease to the noise leakage path.

Analysis of Generating Efficiency in PV Window System consequent on Apartment House Wall Reflectivity (공동주택 벽체 반사율에 따른 PV창호시스템 발전효율 분석)

  • Choi, Doo-Sung;An, Jun-Ho;Jeon, Hung-Chan;Do, Jin-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • 제36권2호
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    • pp.31-39
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    • 2016
  • This study did quantitative comparative evaluation of changes in generation consequent on reflectivity of the protruding wall near the widow in case of application of PV window system to an apartment house. To be concrete, this study did comparative analysis of the generation of (B) through the process of composing Mock-up (A)comprising the protruding window near the window and Mock-up(B) free of nearby wall interference, and giving change to the reflectivity of the wall (Case_1~3). The analysis result showed that the difference in generation was slight in case solar radiation was less than 10,000Wh in all three conditions. On the contrary, in case solar radiation was more than 10,000 Wh, the generation as against Module(B), was analyzed to be 87~91% in Case_1(5% reflectivity), 18~60% in Case_2(85% reflectivity), and 16~71% in case_3(93% reflectivity), respectively.

Measurement of Thermal Coefficient at High Temperature by CW-Laser Speckle Photography and Image Processing (고온하의 CW 레이져 스페클 사진법과 화상처리에 의한 열팽창계수 측정에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Gyeong-Seok;Choe, Jeong-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • 제9권4호
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    • pp.90-99
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    • 1992
  • In resent year Laser Speckle and its development have enabled surface deformation of engineering components and materials to be interferometrically examined. Laser Speckle- Pettern Interferometry Method is a very useful method for measuring In-plane components of displacement. In measuring thermal expansion coefficient, the various problems generated were established, and the measuring limitation examined. Metarial INCONEL 601 was used in experiments. Specimen was heated to the high temperature(100$0^{\circ}C$) by diong current to the direct two specimen. Then, those problems appear to the influence of back-ground radiation by the heated specimen, the influence by air turbulence, the oxidation of specimen. The color monitor and interference filter prevented the back-ground radiation by rad heat. The oxidation occuring in specimen itself was not generated by the being acid-proof excellence of material INCONEL 601. Yet, in this experiments, the serious problems are the oxidation of specimen and influence by air turbulence. By more reserching these problems forward, it is helpful that the thermal expansion coefficient of many materials is directly measured under high temperature.

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The Multi-Mode Circular Horn Antenna for the Transfer of High Power (고전력 전송을 위한 다중 모드 원형 혼 안테나에 관한 연구)

  • 최선웅;이병무;박경순;윤영중;소준호;임중수
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.363-368
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, the characteristics of the horn antenna for the high power transfertation system is stuided and several kinds of a horn antenna are compared and finally a conical hem antenna using multi-mode is proposed. In the high power system, the efficiency of power transfer is very important. Therefore the feeding hem of a reflector must have a circular symmetric radiation pattern. And the side lobe must be suppressed to reduce a spillover power loss and interference. By using multi-mode in a circular hem antenna, the whole length can be shorter and the radiation pattern can be adjusted according to the shape and direction of a reflector. This is confirmed by the experiments.

A Study on the protection of false alarm in the UV/IR flame detector (불꽃 감지기에서 오동작 방지에 관한 연구)

  • Lim, Byung-Hyun;Park, Sung-Jin;Lim, Jong-Yeon;Hwang, Jong-Sun;Kim, Young-Min
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 대한전기학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회 논문집 전기기기 및 에너지변환시스템부문
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    • pp.209-212
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    • 2001
  • A flame detector responds either to radiant energy visible to the human eye or outside the range of human vision. Such a detector is sensitive to glowing embers, coals, or flames which radiate energy of sufficient intensity and spectral quality to actuate the alarm. An infra-red detectors can respond to the total IR component of the flame alone or in combination with flame flicker in the frequency range of 5 to 30 Hz. A major problem in the use of infrared detectors receiving total IR radiation is the possible interference of solar radiation in the infrared region. When detectors are located in places shielded from the sun, such as vaults, filtering or shielding the unit from the sun's rays is unnecessary. In this study, we proposed method for redue a false alarm with using filtering & sensor technology for distinguish of causes of raise a false alarm and pure flame.

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Study on accuracy of panorama and CBCT through length measurement of wisdom teeth (사랑니 길이 측정을 통한 파노라마와 CBCT의 정확도 연구)

  • Jeong, Cheonsoo;Kim, Chongyeal
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • 제7권2호
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    • pp.131-136
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    • 2013
  • Panorama of dental radiation generators can observe the wide anatomical structures of oral and maxillofacial areas but there can be distortion of lengths, angles, or shapes. CBCT can diagnose 3D images and get the ones whose errors by superposition and interference are remarkably smaller between anatomical structures. But the quality of the images by movement of subjects can be lowered as it takes long to diagnose them. And if there are impermeable radiation objects like metal in mouths, impermeable radiation lines can radially appear with the objects as center. This study tries to analyze accuracy of panorama and CBCT and get useful anatomical information in dental treatment by comparing the length of wisdom teeth which were measured by Panorama and CBCT with the teeth which were actually extracted and analyzing distortion of the teeth. The test result could be found that Panorama is expanded by average 7.3% as the errors of Panorama and Digital Vernier Caliper range from 110.7% to 103.9%. The length of wisdom teeth which were measured in CBCT and Digital Vernier Caliper could be found that the error range is 1.3%. And the length of wisdom teeth which were measured in Panorama and Digital Vernier Caliper has found that the error range shows 7.3%. So it could be found that the images of CBCT is about 6% more exact than those of Panorama. It could be found that CBCT shows the more exact images than those of Panorama. But because the examination expenses of CBCT are higher than those of Panorama and exposure dose of CBCT is much more than that of Panorama, it is thought to find proper ways in examination.