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On the classification and distribution of Gasterophilus spp in the gastrointestinal tract in Cheju horse (제주마(濟州馬)의 위장관(胃腸管)에 기생(寄生)하는 Gasterophilus spp의 분류(分類) 및 분포조사(分布調査))

  • Kim, Seung-ho
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.33 no.1
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    • pp.109-117
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    • 1993
  • This paper dealt with the situation and the hatch rate of bot's eggs on the equine hairs in Cheju horse with the species grouping of the bot flies of equine(genus Gasterophilus). The prevalence and infection dynamics of Gasterophilus spp. larvae was also evaluated in the equine alimentary canal submitted in this laboratory for the necropsy or from the abattoir. Samples including Gasterophilus spp. larvae, bot's flies and its eggs, which were collected from the alimentary canal and equine hairs, respectively, were studied and classified by morphology. The morphologic feature of the spines of Gasterophilus larvae were studied by scanning electron microscope. 1. Gasterophilus intestinalis larvae concentrated in the nonglandular portions of the stomach. The infection of second-, and third stage larvae were common in November, and from January to October, respectively. Gasterophilus nasalis larvae were commonly identified on the gastric pylorus and upper portion of duodenum. Second stage larvae were found from October to December, and 3rd stage larvae, from January to September. 2. The hatch rate of laid eggs of Gasterophilus intestinalis was 28.4%, and that of Gasterophilus nasalis was 79.5%. The hatch rate of Gasterophilus intestinalis eggs was highest(62.5%) in December. The hatch rate of laid eggs were higher in the region of scapula(64.0%) and limbs(62.5%) than on the maned hairs. The eggs of Gasterophilus nasalis were completely hatched by October. 3. Eight hundred five Cheju horses examined in this study were infected with the eggs of Gasterophilus spp. Gasterophilus intestinalis eggs on the body regions from sixty horses were recognized in phalangeal (14.4%), in abdominal(13.8%), metacarpal, brachial and cervical regions. Gasterophilus nasalis eggs were uncommon and recognized in submandibular regions(1.4%). 4. In conclusion, the infection of imago, larvae and eggs of both Gasterophilus intestinalis and Gasterophilus nasalis were indentified in cheju horse.

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Analysis of Golf Swing Motion and Applied Loads on the Human Body Using Soft-$Golf^{TM}$ Club (소프트 골프 클럽을 이용한 골프 스윙 동작과 인체 작용 하중 분석)

  • Kwak, Ki-Young;So, Ha-Ju;Kim, Sung-Hyeon;Kim, Nam-Gyun;Kim, Dong-Wook
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.472-478
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the kinetic effect of Soft-$golf^{TM}$ instrument on the human body structure. To analyze the kinetic effect of Soft-$golf^{TM}$ instrument, Golf swing using Soft-$golf^{TM}$ instrument and regular golf instrument was captured. And then Upper limbs and lumbar joint torques was calculated via computer simulation. Five man participated this study. Subjects performed golf swing using a regular golf and Soft-$golf^{TM}$ instrument. Golf swing motion was captured using three position sensor, active infrared LED maker and force plate. Golf swing model was generated and simulated using ADAMS/LifeMOD program. As a results, joint torque during Soft-golf swing were lower than regular golf swing. Thus soft-golf swing have joint load lower than regular golf swing and contribute to reduce joint injury.

A Case Report of Fahr Disease with Tremor (진전을 동반한 Fahr Disease 환자 치험례)

  • Kim, Tae-Yeon;Shin, Woo-Jae;Park, Yu-Jin;Moon, Joo-Ho;Shin, Seon-Mi;Kim, Gi-Tae;Go, Heung
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.435-443
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    • 2011
  • Fahr disease (FD) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by presence of abnormal and associated cell loss in certain areas of the brain, mostly in basal ganglia, thalamus, cerebellum and subcortical areas. Approximately two-thirds of the patients are symptomatic. The most common neurological manifestations include movement disorders, cognitive impairment, cerebellar signs and speech disorders. We report one case of estimated FD through brain computed tomography (bilateral calcifications of basal ganglia, thalamus, centrum semiovale, subcortical white matter of occipital lobes, cerebellum). At the first time of treatment, he complained of tremors in his upper limbs. We diagnosed the patient as deficiency of qi (氣) and movement of phlegm-heat-wind (痰熱風動) type according to symptoms and treated by herbs and acupuncture of oriental medicine. During treatments, we evaluated how well the oriental medical treatments were working using visual analogue scale (VAS) and amplitude of hands. After the oriental medical treatments about tremor, VAS dropped from 10 to 2 and amplitude of hands from 20 mm to 2 mm, but the ratio of brain calcifications was not changed. This study suggests that oriental medical treatments can be applicable to improve FD.

A Case Study of Prosthetic Ambulation Training for Upper and Both Lower Extremity Amputated Patient (상지 및 하지절단 환자의 의지보행훈련 증례연구)

  • Hong, Do-Sun;Park, Chang-Ju
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.367-375
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    • 2000
  • The purpose of this study is to announce the present condition, walking training, and adaptable training of a limb amputated patient. The study is a successful report of the limb amputated patient through the medical treatment of the physical therapy. A cause of the limb amputated patient, a truck driver, was that the patient was hit by a train when the driver alight from the truck. Then, the driver was surgical operated on left AK (Above Knee) amputation and left AE (Above Elbow) amputation by orthopedics at the Young Dong Severance Hospital on Dec.7, 1996. Two weeks after the operation (Dec., 22, 1996), the patient was trained at the Yonsei Medical Center Physical Therapy Hospital for the walking and temper adjust training. It was possible to do a flat surface walking and a slope surface walking without helping due to the patients optimistic personal character and motivation. However, the patient struggled to a dull surface walking and his weak endurance. the patient has several problems when the patient wears artificial legs and hands, fears on fall down, and mentally worries on noise when he walks. It is necessary to approach for this problems by many fields of the helpers, such as Rehabilitation medical doctor, physical therapist, occupational therpist, artificial limbs makers, psychologists, and etc. Therefore, in order for recovering from the amputated parts function after the surgical operation, more approved reports have to be for the amputated patients due to increasing traffic accidents, industrial disaster, cancer, diabetes, obstacles of the peripheral nervous system, and etc.

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Biomechanical Validation about Dumbbell Curl Exercise Effects of Virtual Environment (가상환경 변화에 따른 덤벨 컬 운동효과에 관한 운동역학적 검증)

  • Hong, Ah Reum;Kim, Jai Jung;So, Jae Moo
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.111-119
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    • 2020
  • Objective: The purpose of this study is to apply exercise learning effect to various subjects through training effect and information accumulation based on verification of the effect on dumbbell curl exercises applied with virtual reality. Method: To analyze the effect on the dumbbell curl exercise in the virtual environment, a total of 20 persons with 10 males and 10 females who does not have orthopedics diseases were selected. The dumbbell weight of the subjects was set to a weight of 70% strength of 1RM. At this time, the virtual environment situation was set to four types; presence/absence of virtual environment, preferred colors, and unfavorable colors to perform dumbbell curl exercise. The anaysis of muscle activity was conducted by adhering four surface electrodes (Biceps Brachii, Triceps Brachii, Brachioradialis Muscle, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Muscle) on the right upper limbs. Independent sample t-test using SPSS (24.0) program was carried out to analyze average values and standard deviations for each variable depending on the presence/absence of virtual environments and changes in color (preferred colors, unfavorable colors) and the level of significance was set to a=.05. Results: In the eccentric contraction, males showed high muscle activity in the Biceps Brachii under virtual reality. On the other hand, females had high muscle activity in the Biceps Brachii in the absence of virtual reality. Also, in case of a change of colors in the virtual environment, females had the high muscle activity in the unfavorable color in the eccentric contraction. Conclusion: During the dumbbell curl exercise, results of different exercises present depending on gender. When males put VR on and performs a basic dumbbell curl exercise, the effect of Biceps presents Brachii for them while exercising in unfavorable colors. However, since it is the basic research data of muscle exercise using virtual reality, it is necessary to verify whether or not it is effective for myopachynsis through long-term training rather than unity.

Effect of Chronic Foot Disease to Bone Mineral Density of the Affected Lower Limb (만성 족부 질환이 환측 하지의 골밀도에 미치는 영향)

  • Chu, In-Tak;Yoo, Jong-Min;Kang, Min-Gu;Chung, Jin-Wha
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.165-168
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: Pain or discomfort caused by foot diseases may lead to abnormal gait, resulting in decreased bone mineral density (BMD) of the affected lower limb. We analyzed the effect of foot affection to BMD and its clinical significance. Materials and Methods: Bilateral hip BMD was evaluated in 93 patients with unilateral chronic foot disease. To minimize statistical errors, we excluded patients with medical histories that had influence on BMD. Analysis was based on the results of BMD tests at the first visit. All patients denied past medical intervention for osteoporosis. The difference in density between bilateral limbs was determined by comparing BMDs of the neck, upper neck, trochanter and total area of hip. Results: Test results revealed the decrease of BMD in the lower limb with the affected foot, compared to the unaffected side. This decrease was significant in the area of the trochanter (p <0.05). There was no marked difference of BMD in relation with duration of affection, underlying disease or age. Pertaining the location of foot affection, the hindfoot group showed significant decrease in BMD compared to the forefoot group. The group with affection in bone and joint also showed a marked decrease in BMD compared to the soft tissue group (p <0.05). Conclusion: Pain and discomfort caused by chronic foot diseases can lead to a decrease in the BMD of the affected lower limb. This may increase the risk of complications such as osteoporotic fracture and muscular atrophy.

DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CORNELIA DE LANGE SYNDROME (Cornelia de Lange Syndrome 환아의 치과 치료)

  • Baik, Byeong-Ju;Kim, Jae-Gon;Yang, Yeon-Mi;Park, Jong-Ha;Kim, Sung-Hee
    • Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.120-125
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    • 2004
  • Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a disorder of unknown etiology resulting in an syndrome characterized by specific dysmorphic features. Therefore this syndrome is diagnosed only by clinical features and other examinations for diagnostic aim are not effective. There are general growth retardation, mental retardation, hypertrichosis, confluent eye brows, low hair line, broad nasal bridge, anteverted nose tip, malformed limbs, webbing of toes, heart defect, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ear and ocular problems. Features associated oral structures are micrognathia, delayed eruption of teeth, cleft lip, cleft plate, thin upper lip and downturned angles of mouth. These are cases about two children who visited Department of Pediatric Dentistry of Chonbuk National University because of dental caries with Cornelia do Lange syndrome.

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Clinical Study on the Case of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Treated with Korean Medicine: A Case Report (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease 환자에 대한 한방치료 1례)

  • Kim, Yu Ri;Kim, Dae Hun;Kim, Kun Hyung;Yang, Gi Young;Kim, Jae Kyu;Lee, Byung Ryul
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.173-183
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean Medicine treatment on a patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Methods : A 60-year-old woman who was diagnosed as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease was admitted with both lower and upper limbs weakness, difficulty in walking, palm pain and neck pain. The patient was treated with acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping therapy and physical treatment from 2th September 2013 to 14th November 2013. Improvement of the patient's symptoms was evaluated by numeric rating scale(NRS), visual analog scale(VAS), SF-36 bodily pain and patient global assessment(PGA). Results : After treatment, pain Intensity evaluated by VAS was significantly decreased(from 7.2 to 2). Increased SF-36 bodily pain score(from 10 to 67.5) showed that patient's quality of life has been improved. Conclusions : These results suggest that Korean medicine treatment may be effective in reducing the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

The Clinical Study on 2 Cases of Poly neuropathy or Myopathy estimated Patients (다발성 신경병증 및 근병증으로 추정되는 환자의 치료 2례에 대한 증례보고)

  • Lee, Tae-Ho;Hwang, Hee-Sang;Chang, So-Young;Cha, Jung-Ho;Jung, Ki-Hoon;Lee, Eun-Young
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.59-67
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    • 2007
  • Objective : Poly neuropathy is disease that reveals musle relaxation or sensory disorder, and Myopathy is disease that reveals musle weakness, wasting, pain. These diseases occur in the lower or upper limbs. This is the clinical report about Poly neuropathy or Myopathy estimated patients. Method : Patients were treated by acupuncture, herb medicine, bee venom herbal-acupuncture, moxibustion. We evaluated the improvement of symptoms with ROM(Range of Motion) and MCR(Medical Research Council) standard. Result : Symptoms that patients have at admission improved and disappered gradually with oriental medicine therapy. Observing the change of ROM and MCR standard, they indicated us improvement of disease. Conclusion : We achived a desirable result from treatment of peripheral neuropathy or myopathy estimated patients. However, further studies are required to prove the effect of oriental medicine treatment.

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Building up the foundation for the elderly apparel industry through the study on the body shapes of elderly obese males (노년 비만남성의 체형연구를 통한 실버 의류산업 활성화 기반 구축)

  • Seong, Ok jin;Kim, Sook jin
    • The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.665-678
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    • 2018
  • The purpose of this study is to promote the elderly apparel industry for the increasing numbers of elderly obese male population. In the study, a total number of 249 males between the ages of 60 to 85 were studied to analyze their body types and differences. The group had a Rohrer Index of 1.6 or higher and BMI of 25 or higher. The noticeable physical differences in the group were shorter waist front length, bigger waist and hip circumferences with increasing age and slimmer limbs that are associated with the natural aging process with or without obesity. The obese body types have been classified in the following 3 different categories. Type 1 is the group that has lower body obesity with broad shoulders and relatively slimmer abdomen than a heavy bottom. A total number of 84 people belonged to the type 1 obesity category which makes up 33.8% of the total. Type 2 is the group that has upper body obesity with especially large abdominal obesity. A total number of 76 people, 30.5% of the total, were classified as type 2. Type 3 is the group that has whole body obesity with balanced obesity in the whole body. A total number of 89 people, 35.7% of the total, made up type 3.