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Influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on the quality of life of middle-aged adults: an analysis based on the 2019 and 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

  • Jeong-Eun Kim;Yun-Hee Kim
    • Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.111-122
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: Visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort each influence quality of life (QoL). However, little is known regarding the impact of their coexistence on QoL. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on QoL among middle-aged adults aged 40-64. Methods: This study involved a secondary data analysis utilizing the data from years 1 and 2 of the eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. To evaluate the influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on QoL, we conducted a complex sample hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Results: When visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort coexisted, the QoL was significantly lower than in individuals without any of these conditions. Conclusion: The coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort was negatively correlated with QoL. Therefore, it is important to prepare for old age through appropriate health management during middle age.

A Sedimentation Level in Pituitary Adenoma on Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Case Report - (자기공명촬영에서 침강 레벨을 나타낸 뇌하수체 선종 - 증 례 보 고 -)

  • Kim, Young-Rae;Song, Jun-Hyeok;Park, Hyang-Kwon;Kim, Sung-Hak;Shin, Kyu-Man
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.518-521
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    • 2001
  • We present a rare case of a pituitary adenoma revealing a sedimentation level on MRI, which has not been previously documented. This 55-year-old woman was referred with the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma. She presented with four-month history of progressive headache and visual dimness. Neurological examination revealed a bitemporal hemianopsia and decreased visual acuity. Laboratory data including endocrine examination were unremarkable. An additional three-dimensional MRI was taken for further evaluation, and demonstrated a sedimentation level within the tumor. The patient underwent transcranial removal of the tumor. About 12cc of dark-red blood was aspirated from the tumor. Histological examination revealed a pituitary adenoma with hemorrhage. Postoperatively, the patient showed gradual improvement of visual function. Considering that the pituitary adenoma is one of more common tumors that cause tumoral bleeding, a cystic sellar tumor that has a sedimentation level should be sought first for a pituitary adenoma rather than a craniopharyngioma. This may have an important impact when deciding surgical approach.

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Visual Disturbance following Autologous Fat Injection into Periorbital Area (안와부 자가지방이식술 후 시력 저하에 대한 증례보고)

  • Jeon, Young Woo;Kim, Sung Soo;Ha, Sang Wook;Lee, Young Dae;Seul, Chul Hwan;Tark, Kwan Chul;Cho, Eul Jae;Yoo, Won Min
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.34 no.5
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    • pp.663-666
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: Autologous fat injection into the facial area is a frequently used technique in aesthetic plastic surgery for augmentation of the soft tissue. Fat injection is a very safe procedure because of the advantage of being autologous tissue. Minimal foreign body reaction or infections are noted after fat injection. However, there may be some complications including those as severe as blindness. There have been some case reports on visual disturbances after autologous fat injection reported in the literature. Methods: A 21-year-old female patient underwent autologous fat injection into left eyebrow area to correct depression of soft tissue. Immediately after injection of autologous fat, she complained sudden visual loss on the left eye. She had come to our emergency room and ophthalmologic evaluation showed that the patient could only recognize hand motion. There was no abnormality of the optic nerve on magnetic resonance imaging. Suspecting an ischemic optic neuritis from fat embolism of the central retinal artery, the patient was treated conservatively with occular massage, antiglaucomatic agent, anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. Visual field examination showed visual defect of half the lower hemisphere. Results: While maintaining antiglaucomatic agents and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, fundoscopic examination showed no abnormalities on the second day of admission. Visual field examination showed an improvement on the fourth day along with decreased eyeball pain. Significant improvement of vision was noted and the patient was discharged on the fifth day of admission. The patient was followed-up 2 days afterwards with improved vision and visual field defect. Conclusion: We describe an unusual case of sudden unilateral visual disturbance following autologous fat injection into periorbital area.

Acute Temporary Visual Loss after General Anesthesia in a Cat (전신 마취 후 발생한 고양이의 일시적인 급성 시력상실 1례)

  • Son, Won-Gyun;Jung, Bo-Young;Kwon, Tae-Eog;Seo, Kang-Moon;Lee, In-Hyung
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.480-482
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    • 2009
  • A 2-year-old, castrated male, Scottish fold cat was referred to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Seoul National University (VMTH-SNU) for evaluation of acute bilateral blindness after general anesthesia. For dental prophylaxis in local animal hospital, general anesthesia had been induced with intravenous acepromazine and ketamine, and maintained with isoflurane after intubation. At VMTH-SNU on next day, complete blood count, electrolytes and serum chemistry values were within normal ranges. On neurologic examination, visual placing and postural reactions like as hopping, hemiwalking and wheelborrowing were reduced on right hindlimb. On ophthalmic examination, menace responses were absent on both eyes and pupillary light reflex (PLR) reduced on right eye, but other reflex and fundus were normal. Prednisolone (2 mg/kg sid for 3 days) was administrated orally and tapered. Visual placing was possible on 2nd day, and postural reactions were recovered on 4th day after dental prophylaxis. Based on the process and recovery, this case was considered as postoperative visual loss (POVL) after general anesthesia.

MVR(Machinery Vapor Recompressor)의 고장분석에 관한 연구

  • 김태구
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Industrial Safety Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.171-176
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    • 2002
  • 이 논문은 MVR(Machinery Vapor Recompressor) Impeller Blade의 파손으로 발생한 사고원인 조사Um 관한 것이다 MVR의 고장의 원인을 밝히기 위해서 육안 분석(visual examination), 실체현미경 분석(Stereoscopic examination), SEM 분석 (SEM examination)을 한 결과 주조결함으로 인한 Surface Crack이 장기간 지속되어 Initial Crack이 생성된 뒤에 이 부위에 응력이 집중되면서 Fatigue Crack이 임계 Crack 길이까지 진행되었다. 여기에 Impeller 회전속도의 상승으로 인한 과부하가 부가되어 MVR의 Blade가 파손된 것을 알 수 있었다.(중략)

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Assessment of the Relationship between Vigabatrin and Visual Field Defect in Children (항경련제 Vigabatrin이 시야에 미치는 영향)

  • Chung, Sa Jun;Chung, Yong Hwan;Cho, Eu Hyun
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.45 no.12
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    • pp.1546-1550
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    • 2002
  • Purpose : The authors carried out this study to determine the relationship between vigabatrin (VGB) and visual field defect.. Methods : Seventy eight patients older than 8 years who had epilepsy which had developed and been diagnosed, and were receiving add-on therapy, were the subjects of this study. If suspicious results were obtained from the initial test with the Humphrey automatic perimeter, the patient was tested again with the Goldman perimeter. Follow-up examinations were performed on these patients after 6 months. Results : In this study, five of the 78 patients had suspicious primary test results, but upon the second examination they were all found to be normal. Thus there were no patients with visual field defects. Conclusion : VGB is a drug which may cause visual field defects, but in this study no patients presented with this symptom. Instead of limiting the use of VGB due to the adverse effect of visual field defect in the initial treatment of partial seizure and infantile spasm untreatable with other medication, if used with care it may not cause serious problems. Screening for visual defect is recommended, and in patients taking VGB regular examination is necessary.

Effect of Constituent Characteristics of Cotton Fabrics on the Visual Perception and Image Scale (면직물의 구성특성이 시지각에 미치는 영향과 이미지 스케일에 관한 연구)

  • 노의경;유효선
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.28 no.8
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    • pp.1142-1152
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study is to verify the visual perception on various cotton fabrics of the same color. Results obtained through subjective evaluation of cotton fabrics showed that the textural adjectives could be classified into 3; warm/cool, flexibility and surface property, the sensibility adjectives into 5; simple, attractive, masculine, conservative, comfortable and visual perception adjectives into 6; hard, warm, smooth, brilliant, classic and casual. Image distribution results on 12 different fabrics, showed different distributions among textiles on visual perception due to varying texture and sensibility. In thickness, weight, weave type, bending and surface characteristics which are structure characteristics, significant differences were shown for visual perception examination. Having placed into an image scale, visual perception dimension developed divided into the 'soft-hard' axis and the 'warm-cool' axis.

An Examination on the Concept of Visual Literacy as a Basis for Convergence Education Programme (융복합교육 프로그램을 위한 기반으로서 시각적 문해력(Visual Literacy) 개념 검토)

  • Park, Gun-Kyu;Kim, Won-seok
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.14 no.12
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    • pp.397-403
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    • 2016
  • This research reviews the concept of Visual Literacy which is the critical base for performing convergence-style educational program of fine arts. The Visual Literacy means the ability to understand and properly deal with the visual information given to the agent such as the literacy to the written language. It is beyond doubt that the necessity of the Visual Literacy is raised because there is different visual information through new media for the entire life of young generation. Therefore, the Visual Literacy is the base for performing convergence-style education when it comes to performing convergence-style educational programs. It covers the communication abilities to utilize new media and exchange visual information one another.

A Survey on the Health Examination of Child Care Centers (보육시설의 건강검진 현황에 관한 조사연구)

  • Kim Il-Ok;Kang Ran-Hye
    • Child Health Nursing Research
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.308-315
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: This descriptive study was conducted to examine the status of the health examination in child care centers. Method: The participants in this study were 631 child care centers. A self report questionnaire on health examination which has been examined for content validity, was distributed by mail to 2,000 child care centers using randomized sampling. Result: Of the sample, $76.2\%$ child care centers had done health examination for children. Height & weight, urinalysis, dental check, anemia test and visual acuity were the most frequently performed items. The rate for maintaining a health record was highest in the national/public child care centers. Child care centers more closely related to community health centers, showed higher rates of health examination. Conclusion: Health care personnel and financial aids should be provided for child care centers to enhance the level of health management of children.

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IN VITRO COMPARISON OF VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC METHODS OF OCCLUSAL CAR10US LESIONS (교합면 우식병소의 다양한 진단법에 관한 비교연구)

  • Kim, Jae-Gon;Kim, Young-Jin;Kim, Young-Sin;Baik, Byeong-Ju
    • Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.613-619
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    • 2001
  • The aims of this study were to compare the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of cnventional visual examination, radiography and a new laser fluorescence method, KaVo Diagnodent, for the detection of occlusal caries lesions. One hundred sound human premolars and molars which had no restorations or interproximal cavities were tested by three methods. Tooth lesions depth was assessed at histologic examination using Caries detector dye The following results were obtained. 1. Diagnodent show 7.8 in sound tooth, 25.4 in initial caries, 30.5 in enamel caries, and 53.8 in dentin caries with average score 2. Spearman and Pearson relation coefficient was high between tooth-specimen test with dye and Diagnodent(0.736, 0.619), visual examination(0.664, 0.666), and was low between tooth-specimen test with dye and radiographic examination(P<0.01, total) 3. Accuracy of occlusal caries was highest on Diagnodent(65%) and lowest on radiographic examination(35%) 4. In initial caries, the sensitivity and specificity of Diagnodent method was the highest. In enamel caries, the sensitivity of visual examination was the highest and specificity of Diagnodent method was the highest. In dentinal caries, the sensitivity and specificity of Diagnodent method was the highest and sensitivity of visual examination was the lowest.

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