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A Study on Activities of Diagnostic X-ray Examination(I) (X선진단(X線診斷) 부문(部門)에 있어서 업무량(業務量)에 관(關)한 조사연구(調査硏究)(I))

  • Kyong, Kwang-Hyon;Huh, Joon
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.37-43
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    • 1978
  • This Study was conducted, during the period of 8-16th, August in 1977 and 27th, January through 2, Feburury in 1978, to measure laking off and on time for patient's clothes at the radiologic department in general hospitals. The study dealt with three general hospitals which were classified into groups by ownerships; two university hospitals, one private hospitals. The scope of the study was limited to measurement's of taking off and on time except taking a radiograph. The results were summarized as follows: [1] In Summer, the average taking off ana on tine for male was 3 minutes and 7 seconds and 3 minutes and 43 seconds for female. The latter was longer than that for the former. [2] In Winter, the mean taking off and on time for male was 3 minutes 42 seconds, 4 minutes 17 seconds for female. [3] In this respect, the average taking off and on time for female was longer than that for male and that for winter was expended that for summer. [4] In Summer, regardless of age group and sex, the average taking off and on time for taking a radiograph was 3 minutes 25 seconds, and 3 minuteds 59 seconds in Winter. [5] Regardless of season, sen, and age, the mean time expended to take off and on for taking a radiograph was 3 minutes 43 seconds.

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Clinical Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (측두하악 관절 장애의 평가)

  • Ryoo, Jae-Kwan;Kim, Jong-Soon
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.717-728
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    • 1998
  • The Temporomandibural joint(TMJ) is one of the most frequently used joint in the body as $1,500{\sim}2,000$ times per day for the activities of chewing, swallowing, talking, yawing and sneezing. The TMJ are formed by condylar process of mandible and mandible fossa of temporal bone, separated by an articular disc. This articular disc divides into two cavities as upper cavity and lower cavity. The gliding movement occurs in the upper cavity of the joint, whereas hinge movement occurs in the lower cavity. The movements that are allowed at the TMJ are opening, closing, protrusion, retraction and lateral movement. A cause of TMJ dysfunction are capsulitis, internal derangement, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infection and inflammation near the joint, trauma on joint, ankylosis, subluxation or dislocation of joint, injury of articular disc, myositis, muscle contracture or spasm, myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome, dyskinesia of masticatory muscles, developmental abnormality, tumor, connective tissue disease, fibrosis, malocclusion, swallowing abnormality, wrong habits such as bite nail or hair, bruxism, psycological stress and Costen syndrome etc. Assessment of TMJ dysfunction consist of interview, observation, functional examination, palpation, reflex test, joint play test, electromyography and radiologic examination and behavioral and psycological assessment etc.

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Overexpression of ER Resident Molecular Chaperones and Characterization of Their Interaction with Thyroglobulin in FRTL5 cells. (GRP94는 thyroglobulin의 folding에 관여한다.)

  • Seong, Yeon-Mun;Shong, MinHo;Kwon, O-Yu
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.76-83
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    • 1999
  • Mammalial expression vectors containing GRP94, BiP, ERp72, and PDI, were introduced into FRTL5 cells. Transfected cells were selected by neomycin resistance for exogenously overexpressed proteins in the ER. The use of a reducible cross-linker, DSP, markedly improved the ability to detect noncovalent interactions of PDI, BiP and GRP94 with newly-synthesized thyroglobulin. Under normal conditions, GRP94 was found to associate transiently with early Tg folding intermediates, displaying interaction kinetics similar to those reported for another ER chaperones of BiP.

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An Analysis of the Radiation Exposure of Radiologic Technologists in the Field of Diagnostic Radiology according to Duty Station (방사선 진단영역에서 방사선사의 부서별 의료피폭의 분석)

  • Han, Jae-Jin;Kim, Seung-Kook
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.71-75
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    • 1997
  • This study was Investigation that we will become aware of the scattering dose of duty station and TLD value of the radiation exposure by the radiation technologists based on the university hospital located in Kwang ju. The results are followings ; 1. The air of scattering dose in chest, when the number of objects are large, is 2.0 mR in P-A and 4.6 mR in Lat. at the back of X-ray tube 2. Radiologists, radiation exposure in duty station Is 0.22 mSv to 1.96 mSv in general examination, 0.22 mSv to 1.12 mSv in contrast and special examination, 0.26 mSv to 30.96 mSv in angiography, and 0.22 mSv to 0.40 mSv in C.T 3. The value of workig condition reveals 85.5% in general examination, 6% in contrast and special examination, and 5.8% in C.T. When the annual exposure is over 20 mSv, it must be measured again according to ICRP public 60.

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The Study on Actual Conditions done and the Image Quality of UGI (위 X선촬영 실태에 관한 조사 연구)

  • Lee, Sun-Sook;Huh, Joon;Kim, Sung-Soo
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.39-42
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    • 1997
  • This study was done at 45 medical facilities located in Seoul. The purpose of study is twofold. First, this is to investigate usually who extmines patients for UGI and how many films are used for the examination. Secondly, this is to evaluate image qualities of UGI in terms of representation of lesser curvatures, amount of Ba and air and other criteria for the exam. The results are as follows : 1. In most cases, the UGI is examined by the Dr(67%), by the RT(22%), and together(11%). 2. The total films used ranged from 5 sheets(42%) to 7 sheets(18%). 3. The amount of Ba given to Pt. was mostly $200{\sim}300\;ml$(60%) and gastrografin was used $3{\sim}4\;g$(86.6%) for the examination. 4. For the evaluation of qualities, lack of representation of lesser curvature was 86.7%, lack of Ba and air and bubble formation was 62%, 46.7% and 42.2% respectively.

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A Study on the Scattered Dose in Portable Chest Radiography (portable 흉부촬영시 공간산란선량에 관한 연구)

  • Ahn, Bong-Seon;Lee, Hwan-Hyung
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.63-67
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    • 2000
  • The purpose of this study is to survey the present status of portable radiography and the result of free space scattered dose rate when taking a radiography at the general hospital or the university hospital in Taejon city. The results were as follows; 1. The number of cases using portable radiography for three years increased to averages 16.2%, 7.7% per year from January 1st in 1996 to December 31st in 1998. 2. The average of distance of adjacent patients was 219.1 cm at the ward. 3. For portable chest radiography, the free space scattered dose rate was 10.5 mSv/hr at 50 cm distance, 1.8 mSv/hr at 100 cm distance, and 0.2 mSv/hr at 200 cm distance. Therefore, in case of portable chest radiography at the ward, the average of distance of adjacent patients is 219.1 cm, so it does not have influence on the adjacent patients. But during the portable radiography, a guardian who is close to the patient, doctor, nurse and radiologic technologists has to set up the shield to prevent from the unnecessary radiation or the distance should be as great as possible from the mobile X-ray equipment.

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AN IV CATHETER FRAGMENTS DURING MDCT SCANNING OF HUMAN ERROR: EXPERIMENTAL AND REPRODUCIBLE MICROSCOPIC MAGNIFICATION ANALYSIS

  • Kweon, Dae-Cheol;Lee, Jong-Woong;Choi, Ji-Won;Yang, Sung-Hwan;Dong, Kyung-Rae;Chung, Woon-Kwan
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.195-199
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    • 2011
  • The use of intravenous catheters are occasionally complicated by intravascular fragments and swelling of the catheter fragments. We present a patient in whom an intravenous catheter fragments was retrieved from the dorsal metacarpal vein following its incidental CT examination detection. The case of demonstrates the utility of microscopy and multi-detector CT in localizing small of subtle intravenous catheter fragments as a human error. A case of IV catheter fragments in the metacarpal vein, in which reproducible and microscopy data allowed complete localization of a missing fragments and guided surgery with respect to the optimal incision site for fragments removal. These reproducible studies may help to determine the best course of action and treatment for the patient who presents with such a case.

Fragmentation of Common Bile Duct and Pancreatic Duct Stones by Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy (체외충격파쇄석술을 이용한 총담관 및 췌관 결석의 치료)

  • Kim, Ham-Gyum;Son, Soon-Yong;Lee, Won-Hong
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.40-45
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    • 1998
  • To determine its usefulness and safety of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy in common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones, we analyzed the results of 13 patients with common bile duct stones and 6 patients with pancreatic duct stones which were removed by endoscopic procedures using the balloon or basket, who was performed the extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy using the ultrasonography for stone localization with a spark gap type Lithotriptor(Dernier MPL 9000, Germany). Fragmentation and complete clearance of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones were obtained in 19 of 19 patients(100%). Apart from transient attacks of fever in 2 of 13 patients with common bile duct stones(15%) and mild elevation of serum amylase and lipase in 2 of 6 patients with pancreatic duct stones(33%), no other serious side effects were observed. In our experiences, extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy is a safe and useful treatment for endoscopically unretrievable common bile duct and pancreatic duct stones.

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Measurement of Microbic Contamination Rate in the Dispensing Process Making Suspension of Barium Sulfate Powder (분말 형태의 황산바륨을 현탁액으로 조제하는 과정에서 발생하는 미생물의 오염도 측정)

  • Kim, Young-Keun;Lee, Yang-Sub;Cho, Cheong-Chan;Ryu, Meung-Sun;Lee, Kyung-Sup
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.53-57
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the contamination rate of barium sulfate suspension made in the exposed state in usual circumstances. This study was performed in four university hospital using the contrast media by barium sulfate powder. The specimen were detected at dispensing water, agitator and mixing tank. We also classified the suspension into general bacteria, mycete, and Bacillus coli infection. The tap water were used to dispense water in the all hospitals. Bacillus colt were not detected in the all. General bacteria and mycete were not detected in the one specimen, but detected in two specimen over defined value. In the contamination rate of agitator, mixing tank, and the manufactured, Bacillus coli were not detected in all. However, general bacteria and mycete were detected too numberous to count. In conclusion, the refined water must be used in dispensing water in manufacturing suspension. The disinfectant is also used in washing the agitator and mixing tank for sterilization. Hand washing is indispensible to manufacturing suspension for preventing from infection.

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A Comparative Study on Output of Four Type Diagnostic X-ray Equipments (정류방식에 따른 진단용 X-선 장치의 출력비교)

  • Kim, Jung-Min
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.34-43
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    • 1997
  • There are 4 types of equipment in diagnostic radiography. These are single phase, three phase, inverter type and condenser type X-ray generators. It is very confusing to make an adequate exposure factor and to know the usage of different type of X-ray generators. In this experiment, I explored a comparative study of outputs in 4 different type of X-ray units. I expect that this experiment could be helpful for manufacturer to make both the X-ray equipment better, In terms of Ideal exposure factors, thereby reducing the patient dose. Experimental results are as follow : 1) X-ray output The ratio of X-ray output of single, three phase and inverter type of X-ray generator was 1 : 1.6 : 2 without absorber and 1 : 2 : 2.6 with 20 mm aluminium absorber. 2) Beam quality The X-ray beam quality of single phase generator was proved to be softer than three phase and inverter type of generators by 0.4 mmAL and 0.55 mmAl HVL respectively. 3) Reproducibility Linearity of X-ray output Retroducibility of X-ray output met the regulation below CV 0.05 and linearity also met the regulation below 0.1 in 4 types of diagnostic X-ray generators. 4) The comparison of incident dose Three phase X-ray generator was 20% higher than two other X-ray generators in radiation dose to make same film density.

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