• 핵의학기술
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.3-9
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• 2011

이중에너지 방사선 흡수계측법(Dual-energy X-ray Apsorptiometry, DXA)은 일반적으로 골밀도를 통한 골다공증 평가 및 치료목적으로 이용되어 왔으며 최근 비만에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 체지방검사 처방이 증가하고 있는 추세이다. 기존의 체지방 측정은 전신을 검사해야만 평가가 가능했지만 근래 DXA장비의 소프트웨어가 향상 되면서 요추와 대퇴부의 측정만으로도 전신체지방률을 추측 할 수 있게 되었다. 전신측정이 아닌 부분측정 값이 다른 검사방법으로 산출된 값과 비교하여 타당성을 갖는지 생체전기저항측정법(Bioelectrical Impedence Analysis, BIA)과 체질량 지수(Body Mass Index, BMI)와의 상관도 분석을 통해 알아보고자 한다. 2010년 3월부터 8월까지 본원 건강검진센터에 내원한 수검자 중 40세 이상의 여성 90명을 대상으로 DXA와 BIA를 통해 체지방률을 측정하였다. BMI는 신체 계측기를 통해 측정된 신장과 체중을 수검자 정보에 기입하여 자동으로 산출되는 값을 활용하였다. 또한 체중에 따른 차이가 있는지 알아보기 위해 BMI를 기준으로 저체중, 정상, 비만의 세 그룹으로 분류하여 각 그룹에서 BMI와 BIA, DXA 간의 상관도를 분석하였다. 저체중과 정상, 비만으로 나눈 세 그룹에서의 DXA와 BIA의 비교는 모든 그룹에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 그룹으로 나누지 않은 상태에서의 상관분석결과 DXA로 측정된 체지방률은 BMI와 비교해 통계적으로 유의한 높은 상관관계를 나타냈으며(r=0.908, p<0.01) BIA와의 비교에서도 통계적으로 유의한 높은 상관관계를 보였다(r=0.927, p<0.01). 부분 골밀도 측정으로부터 추정된 전신체지방률이 BIA 그리고 BMI와 비교해 뛰어난 상관관계를 보여 정보의 신뢰도가 높다는 것을 확인하였다. 아직 추정된 전신체지방률에 관한 명확한 기준이 없어 골밀도측정만으로 체지방평가를 하기는 어렵다. 그러나 골밀도검사를 통해 골다공증의 진단은 물론 체지방에 관한 정보까지 얻을 수 있다는 점에서 매우 효율적이며 추후 전신골밀도검사로 측정된 체지방률과의 비교연구를 통해 더 객관적이고 임상적으로 유용한 정보 제공이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.622-637
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• 1993

The Purposes of this study were to investigate the significant correlation among the length changes of body surface total lines and between the length changes of body surface total lines and those of component body surface segment lines, and to reveal anticipated relation among body surface length changes by the lower limb movement including all movement direction of hip joint, knee joint & ankle joint for the more functional clothing making & designing. 10 Crosswise & 5 lengthwise body surface total lines and 48 crosswise & 39 lengthwise body surface segment lines of 26 female college students aged from 18 to 24 years were measured directly on the body surface and analyzed by ANOYA & Multiple Comparison Test(Tukey), and the length changes of them were calculated as the difference of the mean length at Fl movement from the mean length at each movement and were analyzed by PEARSON CORRELATION. The results were as following : 1. Correlation among the length changes of body surface total lines (1) Correlation among the length changes of body surface total lines significantly changed by the movement ; 1) The more GA5 expanded, the more GA6 & GA7 each expanded, and the more GA18 expanded, the more GA1 & GA3 each expanded. 2) The more GA15 expanded, the less GA14 each contracted. 3) The more GA7 expanded, the larger GA17 contracted. 4) The more GA1 & GA18 expanded, the larger GA16 contracted, and the larger GM contracted, the less GA16 contracted. (2) Only GA7 and GA17(at F4) showed high (over r=0.7) correlation coefficient, But others' correlation coefficients were r=0.4~0.7. (3) Correlation coefficients among & between girth items and length items 1) Correlation coefficients among girth items were shown + ; between GA3 and GA4, GA5, GA8, between GA5 and GA6, GA7, GA9 each, between GA1 and GA6 and between GA4 and GA7. 2) Correlation coefficients among length items were shown + or - ; shown + between GA14 and GA15 and between GA17 and GA16 ; but Shown - Between GAlS and GA16. 3) Correlation coefficients between girth items and length items were mainly shown - : shown-between GA1 and GA16, GA17, between, GA4 and GA16, between GA6, GA7 each and GA17, between GA8 and GA18 ; but shown + between GA1, GA3 each and GA18 and between GA8 and GA14 were shown +. 2. Correlation between the length changes of body surface total lines and those of component body surface segment lines. (1) All correlation coefficients were + except A147 of GA14. (2) Correlation coefficient over r=0.7 was shown ; between GA3 and CB3, A35 each, between GA5 and A054, between GA6 and A63, between GA7 and A72, A74 each, between GA8 and A83, A84 each, between GA15 and A153, between GA16 and Al64, Al65 each, between GA18 and A189 : but was not shown between GA4, GA17 and it's component body surface segment lines each. (3) Characteristics of correlation between the length changes of body surface total lines and those of body surface segment lines ; 1) If significant correlation of body surface total lines were expansion parts, it's component body surface segment lines was also expansion segment and the otherwise were the same. But exception was shown between expansion line GA3 and A031 (at F4), between GA18 and AlS9 (at F6) and between GA14 and A147, so to speak GA3 & lines and GA14 was contraction total line oppositely A147 was expansion. 2) The more GA3, GAlS expanded, the less A031, A189 contracted. 3) The more GA14 contracted, the more A147 expanded. 4) All correlation except the above 2), 3), the more total lines (GA1, GA3, GA5, GA15, GA16, GA18) expanded, the more segment lines (A15, CB1, A31, A34, CB3, A52, A54, A153, A169, A181) expanded, or the larger total lines (GA14, GA16, GA17) contracted, the larger segment lines (A141, A142, A161, A164, A165, A172) contracted.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.228-240
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• 2015

This study was conducted to investigate the dietary and other factors affecting bone mineral density (BMD) in older Korean women. A total of 340 women aged 65 to 74 were recruited from the Kugoksoondam area (Kurye, Goksung, Soonchang and Damyang counties), known as the longevity-belt region in Jeonla province, Korea. They were categorized into two groups according to bone status by T-score : a nonosteoporotic group and an osteoporotic group. Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, health status health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, nutrient intake and mini nutrition assessment (MNA). The results are as follows: The mean age of 185 nonosteoporotic women was 69.6 years and that of 155 osteoporotic women was 70.9 years (p<0.001). The mean T-score of the nonosteoporotic group was $-1.5mg/cm^3$ and that of theosteoporotic group was $-3.2mg/cm^3$ (p<0.001). Height and body weight in the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher than in the osteoporotic group (p<0.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in BMI, although the BMI in the nonosteoporotic group was slightly higher. Waist and hip circumferences in the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher than in the osteoporotic group (p<0.01, respectively), and the mid upper arm and calf circumferences were also significantly higher than in the osteoporotic group (p<0.001, p<0.01, respectively). The 5 m walking ability was significantly superior compared to the osteoporotic group. Serum levels did not show any significant differences between the groups and were within normal range. The serum total protein, albumin and Insulin-like growth factor (IGFs) levels of the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher than those of the osteoporotic group (p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.001, respectively). IGF was 104.7 ng/mL for the nonosteoporotic group and 88.1 ng/mL for the osteoporotic group. Physical activity and appetite in the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher (p<0.01, p<0.05, respectively). The favorite food groups of the nonosteoporotic group comprised more meats and fish than those of the osteoporotic group (p<0.05, respectively). Nutrient intake was not significantly different, with the exception of niacin intake (p<0.05), but the nutrient intake of the nonosteoporotic group was slightly higher than that of the osteoporotic group. The niacin intake of the nonosteoporotic group and the osteoporotic group were 11.4 mgNE and 10.0 mgNE, corresponding to 103.6% and 90.9% of the Korean EAR, respectively. The MNA score of the nonosteoporotic group was significantly more favorable than for the osteoporotic group. In conclusion, it is necessary to maintain adequate body weight and muscle mass. Habitual physical activity may have a beneficial effect on BMD for older women. Dietary factors, such as meat and fish, higher intake of niacin rich foods and nutrient status for older women also appear to have favorable effects on bone mineral density.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.265-285
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• 1999

The purposes of this investigation were to observe the reaction kinetics of five commercial dual cured resin cements (Bistite, Dual, Scotchbond, Duolink and Duo) when cured under varying thicknesses of porcelain inlays by chemical or light activation and to evaluate the effect of the porcelain disc on the rate of polymerization of dual cured resin cement during light exposure by using thermal analysis. Thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) was used to evaluate the weight change as a function of temperature during a thermal program from $25{\sim}800^{\circ}C$ at rate of $10^{\circ}C$/min and to measure inorganic filler weight %. Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) was used to evaluate the heat of cure(${\Delta}H$), maximum rate of heat output and peak heat flow time in dual cured resin cement systems when the polymerization reaction occured by chemical cure only or by light exposure through 0mm, 1mm, 2mm and 4mm thickness of porcelain discs. In 4mm thickness of porcelain disc, the exposure time was varied from 40s to 60s to investigate the effect of the exposure time on polymerization reaction. To investigate the effect on the setting of dual cured resin cements of absorption of polymerizing light by porcelain materials used as inlays and onlays, the change of the intensity of the light attenuated by 1mm, 2mm and 4mm thickness of porcelain discs was measured using curing radiometer. The results were as follows 1. The heat of cure of resin cements was 34~60J/gm and significant differences were observed between brands (P<0.001). Inverse relationship was present between the heat of reaction and filler weight % the heat of cure decreased with increasing filler content (R=-0.967). The heat of reaction by light cure was greater than by chemical cure in Bistite, Scotchbond and Duolink(P<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference in Dual and Duo(P>0.05). 2. The polymerization rate of chemical cure and light cure of five commercially available dual cured resin cements was found to vary greatly with brand. Setting time based on peak heat flow time was shortest in Duo during chemical cure, and shortest in Dual during light cure. Cure speed by light exposure was 5~20 times faster than by chemical cure in dual cured resin cements. The dual cured resin cements differed markedly in the ratio of light and chemical activated catalysts. 3. The peak heat flow time increased by 1.51, 1.87, and 3.24 times as light cure was done through 1mm, 2mm and 4mm thick porcelain discs. Exposure times recommended by the manufacturers were insufficient to compensate for the attenuation of light by the 4mm thick porcelain disc. 4. A strong inverse relationship was observed between peak heat flow and peak time in chemical cure(R=0.951), and a strong positive correlations hip was observed between peak heat flow and the heat of cure in light cure(R=0.928). There was no correlationship present between filler weight % or heat of cure and peak time. 5. The thermal decomposition of resin cements occured primarily between $300^{\circ}C$ and $480^{\circ}C$ with maximum decomposition rates at $335^{\circ}C$ and $440^{\circ}C$.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.386-391
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• 2009

Objectives : This cross-sectional study was performed to examine if the serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) level that is within its normal range is associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes and if the association between the waist hip ratio (WHR) and type 2 diabetes is different depending on the serum GGT levels. Methods : The study subjects were 23,436 persons aged 40 years or older and who participated in regular health check-ups at 11 hospitals (males: 5,821, females: 17,615). The gender-specific quintiles of the serum GGT and WHR were used to examine the associations with type 2 diabetes. Results : The serum GGT levels within their normal range were positively associated with type 2 diabetes only in women. The adjusted odds ratios (ORs) were 1.0, 1.0, 1.4, 2.1, and 2.5 according to the quintiles of the serum GGT ($p_{trend}$<0.01). The WHR was more strongly associated with the prevalence of diabetes among the women with a high-normal serum GGT level as compared with those with a low-normal serum GGT level (p for interaction=0.02). For example, the adjusted ORs for women with a low normal serum GGT level were 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.2, and 2.4 according to the quintiles of the WHR, while those figures were 1.0, 2.4, 3.6, 5.0, and 8.3 among the women with a high normal serum GGT level. However, in men, the serum GGT was very weakly associated with type 2 diabetes and the association between the WHR and type 2 diabetes was not different depending on the serum GGT level. Conclusions : Serum GGT within its normal range was positively associated with type 2 diabetes, and central obesity was more strongly associated with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes when the serum GGT level was highnormal. However, these associations were observed only in women, which is different from the previous findings. The stronger relation between central obesity and type 2 diabetes among women with a high-normal serum GGT level can be useful for selecting a group that is at high risk for type 2 diabetes irregardless of whatever the underlying mechanism is.

• 물과 미래
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.147-158
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• 1995

본 논문에서는 상수도시설을 효율적으로 운영하는 데 필요한 1일 급수량 수요를 예측하는 방식에 대하여 통계학적 모형개념을 이용하여 연구하였다. 급수량의 변화는 기후와 많은 연관성이 있는 것으로 알려지고 있으나 급수량의 예측과 상수도시설의 운영에 있어서 급수량 변동요인을 고려한 수학적 혹은 통계학적 모형을 개발하여 실용화하지 못하고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 시간이 지남에 따라 급수량이 증가하는 경향을 반영할 수 있는 경년변화, 급수인구와 더불어 상수도 급수량의 중요한 변동요인으로 간주되는 기후인자를 이용하여 상수도 1일 급수량을 예측할 수 있는 모형을 제안하고 그 유효성을 검증하였다. 급수량 예측모형식은 통계학적 방법중에서 회귀모형식을 사용하였으며, 연구대상 지역으로서는 자료수집이 용이한 광주광역시를 선정하였다. 1일 급수량을 예측하는데 있어서 회귀모형의 시계열구간을 년별, 월별, 계절별로 분류하고 시계열 구간별로 최적의 회귀모형식을 제안하고자 회귀분석을 시행하였다. 회귀분석을 시행하기 위해서는 먼저 급수량을 종속변수로 하고 급수인구, 경년변화 및 기후인자 즉, 최고기온, 평균기온, 강우량, 운량, 일사량, 상대습도, 일조시간 등을 설명변수로 하는 상관분석을 행하고 비교적 상관성이 높은 인자를 택하여 모형식을 구성하였다. 제안된 모형식은 사고 등에 의한 단수조치나 한발의 영향으로 인한 격일제급수를 실시하는 시기를 제외하고 실측치와 모형과의 오차율이 최대 10%, 평균 3%이내로 나타났으며, 모형식의 결과는 상수도 1일 급수량 예측이 필요한 시설에 적용 가능하다고 판단되었다.을 보여준다.EX>부근에서 진통하였으며 생산성은 약 $13.6g/\ell$-h이 다. 약 $12g/\ell$의 잔류 환원당 중에 약 $4.5g/\ell$의 포도당이 포함되어 있었다. 타피오카 당화액으로부터 분리된 고형분을 사용한 실험을 통하여 고형분도 기 질로서 효용가치가 어느 정도 있는 것으로 판명되었으며 당화액 발효조와 별도로 고형분 발효조의 개발도 필요한 것으로 생각되었다. ot only in this world but also in the other world., Keun-Kap, Scarf, Pee-Bak, Hung-Kap, Pok-Kap, Yang-Dang-Kap, We-Yo-Kap, Kum-Kap, and caries arms. Lower-level officials wore Pe-Bal, Kun-Mo, gae, won-leung, very small sleve jacket, a long coat reaching up to the knee length, slacks, belt, loin cloth and apron. 5) Children's bind their hair up angle shape and wore a half long jacket raching up to the hip and slacks. 나) Women's wear; 1. hair style and hair dress; 1) High rank women's hair style was very extravaganceful. They made their

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.303-313
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• 2002

1999년 7월 1일부터 1년간 아산재단 강릉병원에서 건강검진을 받은 성인 중에서 공복혈당장애군 (92명), 당뇨군 (119명) 및 이들과 성별 및 연령이 유사한 정상 대조군 (123명)을 대상으로 신체계측을 통하여 비만도를 평가하고, 혈압측정과 혈액분석 그리고 식품 섭취 빈도법을 이용하여 영양소 섭취량을 평가하였다. 1) 남자에서 공복혈당장애군의 BMI(25.7$\pm$2.7kg/$m^2$)와 비만도 지수(119.1$\pm$12.2%)는 당뇨군 및 정상군보다 유의하게 높았으며, WHR (0.92$\pm$0.04)과 혈압 (수축기 139$\pm$19.2mmHg, 이완기 85.1$\pm$12.2mmHg)은 당뇨군과는 차이를 보이지 않는 반면 정상군보다는 유의하게 높았다. 한편 여자의 경우, 공복혈당장애군의 체중, BMI, 비만도 지수 및 WHR는 당뇨군과는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 정상군에 비해서는 유의하게 높았다. 2) 비만 이환율을 살펴보면, 남자의 경우 공복혈당장애군 (43.6%)-정상군 (27.4%)-당뇨군 (22.5%)의 순이었으나, 여자는 공복혈당장애군(76.7%)-당뇨군(63.3%)-정상군(54.0%)의 순으로 나타나, 공복혈당장애군에서 비만의 이환율이 더 높았으나 유의한 차이는 아니었다. 3) 남자에서 수축기 및 이완기 고혈압 위험 집단의 비율은 공복혈당장애군에서 각각 40.0%와 52.0%로 가장 높았으나 (p<0.05), 여자에서는 세 군 간에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 4) 남자에서 공복혈당장애군의 중성지방 농도(177.7$\pm$109.4mg/dl)와 AI(3.16$\pm$0.91)는 정상군 및 당뇨군과 유의한 차이를 보이지 않고 단지 두 군의 중간 정도의 범주에 해당되었다. 그러나, 여자에서는 공복혈당장애군의 AI, relative cholesterol의 수준이 정상군과는 유의하게 다르고, 오히려 당뇨군과는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 5) 영양소 섭취량은 정상군, 공복혈당장애군 및 당뇨군간에 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 그러나 알코올로부터의 열량 섭취비율을 살펴보면, 남자의 경우 공복혈당장애군이 7.0$\pm$6.9%로서 정상군 (4.5$\pm$5.9%) 및 당뇨군 (5.6$\pm$6.1%) 보다 유의하게 높았다. 30~49세에 해당되는 중년 여성의 에너지, 단백질, 철분 섭취량을 권장량과 비교하여 보면, 각각 74.8$\pm$12.6%, 94.6$\pm$26.4% 및 64.5$\pm$14.1%로 당뇨군 (각각 112.8$\pm$28.5%, 157.8$\pm$68.2%, 92.8$\pm$21.7%)에 비해 유의하게 낮았고 정상군과는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.34-46
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• 2007

Objectives: This study was to assess characteristics in acute stroke patients according to Sasangconstitution (SC). Methods : We assessed the type of SC of acute stroke patients in $2^{nd}$ Department of Internal Medicine at KyungHee University Oriental Hospital from October 2005 to September 2006. Each subject's SC type was confirmed when the result of QSCC II+ was in accordance with the opinion of the Sasangconstitutional medicine specialist. We investigated general characteristics, stroke type, blood test results, alcohol drinking, smoking and dietary preferences according to SC. Results: 108 subjects were included in the final analysis. This study showed that out of the total patients, the proportion of So-yang to Tae-eum to So-eum was equal to 5.5 to 3.5 to 1. Especially, men were higher proportion So-yang while women recorded a more significant ratio of Tae-eum. Also, the BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, and WC/HC ratio recorded significantly high results. The result indicated that even though the Tae-eum let on the highest numerical value in the aspect of their past history and the final diagnosis, no significant difference was revealed according to SC. The ratio of cerebral infarction to cerebral hemorrhage was 9 to 1. SVO, LAA, SUE are the 3 types of cerebral infarction classified by TOAST; SVO ranked the highest while SUE ranked the lowest in all constitutions. The blood test result displayed that averages of both TL and the T-chol were the highest in Tae-eum while that of hematocrit in So-yangand that of HDL-chol in So-eum. However, there was no significant difference. There were no significant differences classified by gender or by SC in the aspect of the alcohol drinking and smoking history. The majority of So-yang and Tae-eum demonstrated a preference for meat while So-eum and So-yang displayed high preferences for sea food. Conclusions : With respect to these results. we could observe the general disposition of various characteristic distributions according to SC of acute stroke patients. For further research in this field. it seems necessary to construct fundamental databases for the prevention and treatment of stroke by increasing the number of patients observed and by analyzing delicate characteristics of each constitution type.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2004

금속 임플란트 재료들의 마모저항을 향상시키기 위하여 질소 이온주입 및 이온도금 기술을 적용하였다. 질소 이온주입 된 초내식성 스테인리스강(S.S.S)의 마모이온용출 특성을 S.S.S, 316L SS, TiN코팅된 316S SS와 비교 평가하기 위하여 탄소로 원자흡수분광분석기를 이용하여 시편들로부터 마모용출된 Cr과 Ni 이온량을 측정하였다. 또한, 저온아크증착법을 이용하여 TiN, ZrN, TiCN코팅된 Ti(Grade 2)원반의 마모저항을 비교하였고, 질소이온주입 및 질화물 코팅된 표면충의 화학적 조성은 SAES(scanning Auger electron spectroscopy)를 이용하여 분석하였다. 질소 이온주입된 S.S.S 표면으로부터 마모에 의하여 용출된 Cr과 Ni 이온량은 표면처리하지 않은 스테인리스강들에 비하여 크게 감소하였다 그러나 인공고관절에 걸리는 하중조건 하에서 실행된 마모이온용출실험에서 이온에너지 100 KeV로 질소이온 주입된 표면층은 20만회 내에서 쉽게 제거되었다. 질화물 코팅된 Ti 시편들의 마모저항도 크게 향상되었고, 그 마모특성은 코팅층의 화학적 조성에 따라 크게 차이가 났다. 코팅두께 3Um의 코팅시편들 중 TiCN 코팅된 티타늄이 가장 높은 내마모 특성을 보였으나 같은 하중조건 하에서 disk(Ti)-on-disk 마모실험에서 그 질화물 코팅면들의 마모 무게감 소비는 1만회 아래에서 모두 Ti의 마모비와 유사하게 전환되었다. 본 실험으로부터 얻어진 연구결과에 의하면, 100 KeV 질소이온주입 및 두께 3$\mu\textrm{m}$의 길화코팅된 표면층의 경우 표면 경화충의 깊이가 충분치 않아 높은 하중을 받는 임플란트의 마찰부위에 사용하기에는 한계가 있음을 보였다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2011

본 연구는 남녀 노인을 대상으로 12주간의 트레이닝을 실시한 후, 대요근과 대퇴부 근육의 근 횡단면적의 변화를 검토하였다. 연구 대상자는 65세에서 80세까지의 노인 58명(남성 30명, 여성 28명)이었으며, 대조군 19명과 운동군 39명으로 나누어 실시하였다. 측정항목은 신장, 체중, 체질량, 대요근과 대퇴부의 근 횡단면적을 측정하였다. 근육의 평가는 자기공명영상법(MRI)을 사용하여 실험 전, 후 실시하였다. 운동군은 대요근과 대퇴부 근육을 증가시키기 위하여 특별히 고안된 기계를 사용하여 평균 주 2일, 12주 동안 23번의 트레이닝을 실시하였다. 대요근의 측정부위는 L4와 L5의 중간부위를 분석하고, 대퇴부는 대퇴골과 무릎까지 길이를 나누어 50%부위에서 분석하였다. 트레이닝 후, 운동군의 대요근 근횡단면적은 9.4% 증가하였다(남성 11.5%, 여성 8.4%). 그러나 대퇴부 근 횡단면적은 남녀 모두 운동 후 증가경향은 나타나지 않았다. 또한 같은 기간 대조군의 근 횡단면적에서도 유의한 변화는 나타나지 않았다. 대요근은 자세 유지와 허리, 골반 및 대퇴부의 연결에 중요한 역할을 담당하기 때문에, 특히 노인의 이동활동에 중요하다고 사료된다. 본 연구에서는 새로이 개발된 트레이닝 기계를 사용하여 단기간트레이닝 후, 대요근 근 횡단면적의 증가를 확인하였으며, 이것은 노인들의 근력 및 이동능력의 향상 가능성이 시사되었다.