• 폴리머
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.156-163
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• 2014

하이드록시아파타이트는 골 전도가 우수하고 생체 적합성이 우수하며 염증 반응을 일으키지 않아 임상에서 골이식재로 널리 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 하이드록시아파타이트를 함유한 poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) 지지체를 제조하였으며 생체 내/외의 실험을 통하여 골 이식재로서의 응용가능성을 평가하였다. 하이드록시아파타이트/PLGA 지지체는 0, 10, 20, 40 및 60 wt%의 함량으로 제조하였다. 기계적 특성을 알아보기 위하여 압축강도, SEM, FTIR을 측정하였으며 MTT, RT-PCR, FACS, 조직학적 염색(H&E, ED-1)을 실시하였다. 그 결과 하이드록시아파타이트를 함유한 PLGA 지지체에서 염증 반응이 감소하는 것을 확인할 수 있었으며 골 이식재로서의 가능성을 보여주었다.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.64-74
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• 2014

생태공원은 자연 자원의 지속 가능한 이용을 활성화하고 대상지를 기반으로 환경 교육을 위한 장소로서 활용될 수 있다. 그러나 생태공원에서 운영되는 생태 체험 프로그램은 이용자들이 직접 체험하고 관찰하는 방식의 교육으로 이용자들이 요구하는 여가편익을 반영하여야 하지만, 이용자들을 대상으로 생태공원에 대한 여가편익을 심층적으로 고찰한 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 생태공원을 방문하는 이용자들의 환경태도, 여가편익, 만족도 간의 영향관계를 파악하고자 하였다. 실증적 분석을 위해 서울시에 위치한 길동생태공원, 여의도 샛강 생태공원의 이용자를 대상으로 총 282부의 유효한 설문지를 수집하였다. 통계적 분석결과, 생태공원을 방문하는 이용자들의 환경에 대한 태도가 긍정적일수록 이용자들의 생태공원 방문시 자연친화적 경험에 대한 교육과 전문적인 지식 확대에 대한 여가편익에 높은 기대를 하고 방문하는 것으로 나타났다. 생태공원을 통해 이용자들이 원하는 여가편익이 방문하기 전 기대와 방문 후 여가편익의 차이 분석을 실시한 결과, 이용자들이 생태공원을 방문할 가치가 있었다고 느꼈으나, 교육적인 측면의 여가편익에서는 방문 전 기대보다 불충분한 만족을 느끼고 있음을 나타냈다. 또한, 방문 후 여가편익은 생태공원 전체 만족도에 긍정적인 영향을 주고, 긍정적인 환경에 대한 태도는 전체 방문만족도에 영향을 미치지 못하는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 현재 우리나라의 생태공원이 일반 공원과 차이를 보이지 않고, 공원을 방문하는 이용자들도 차이를 느끼지 못하기 때문이라 판단된다. 이러한 연구결과는 향후 생태공원 이용자들이 요구하는 여가편익인 자연친화적 경험과 생태교육의 다양성을 중심으로의 일반공원과의 차별적인 관리가 필요하다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.427-431
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• 2013

Angioedema is defined as self-limited, localized swelling. The swelling is asymmetric, non-pitting, and non-tender. Common locations of swelling include periorbital area, lips, tongue, extremities, and bowel wall. A 54-year-old woman visited our hospital with the clinical complaint of left maxillary swelling. Swelling of the left maxillary area was diffuse and temperature of the involved area was normal. No infectious source was found on panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography. After considering the patient's medical history and assessing clinical examination, we suspected angioedema and administered corticosteroid only. In the oral and maxillofacial area, proper diagnosis and prompt treatment of angioedema is important because angioedema of the tongue or larynx may lead to airway obstruction or a life-threatening condition.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권5호
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• pp.664-670
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• 2020

Lipofibromatous hamartoma (LFH) is a rare tumor of the peripheral nerves, which usually involves the median nerve. The authors reported on two rare cases of carpal tunnel syndrome due to LFH of the median nerve. A 49-year-old female patient complained of the mass and symptoms consistent with LFH. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed typical LFH findings. The symptoms were successfully ameliorated with carpal tunnel release and external neurolysis. A 37-year-old female patient complained of weakening thumb abduction and the mass where the MRI showed atypical findings. Opponensplasty and debulking operations were performed after which thumb abduction was improved; however, neurological sequelae remained. LFH of the median nerve is managed on a case-by-case basis as treatment guidelines are not very clearly defined yet. However, the less invasive treatment such as carpal tunnel release and external neurolysis than more aggressive surgical treatment should be recommended as a treatment option.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.420-424
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• 2019

Atypical thymic carcinoid is an extremely rare tumor with a poor prognosis. In addition to its known association with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, its hallmark characteristics include local invasion and early distant metastasis. In this report, we share our experience treating atypical thymic carcinoid in a patient with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제80권3호
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• pp.230-240
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• 2017

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in high morbidity and mortality among patients both domestically and globally. The Korean clinical practice guideline for COPD was revised in 2014. It was drafted by the members of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, as well as participating members of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, Korean Physicians' Association, and Korea Respiration Trouble Association. This revised guideline covers a wide range of topics, including the epidemiology, diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, management, exacerbation, and comorbidities of COPD in Korea. We drafted a guideline on COPD management by performing systematic reviews on the topic of management with the help of a meta-analysis expert. We expect this guideline will be helpful medical doctors treating patients with respiratory conditions, other health care professionals, and government personnel in South Korea.

• Journal of Korean Dental Science
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2012

Purpose: Among the facilitation of tooth movement in adult orthodontic treatment methods, surgical approaches are gaining popularity but complications following mechanical bone reduction are a problem. In this study, tooth movement was observed after alveolar bone was chemically demineralized to verify whether tooth movement had been facilitated. Materials and Methods: Twelve rabbits were used. In the experimental group, the alveolar bone of the left first molar area was exposed and demineralized. Thirty seven percents phosphoric acid was applied for 5 minutes for demineralization. The opposite first molar area was used as control. Two teeth were pulled with 200 g force and 4 rabbits each were sacrificed at 3, 7, and 14 days after the force was applied. Histologic examination was done with hematoxylin and eosin and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining. Result: The histologic examination results revealed more bone resorption in the demineralized area. As time passed, the number of osteoclasts increased in the compressed area. The amount of tooth movement was larger in the experimental group compared to the control group but the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The demineralization with etchant resulted in limited bone resorption, more tooth movement and less damage of the cementum after applied orthodontic force.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.310-316
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• 2021

Mobile phones used by healthcare workers are not only an indicator of the contamination of healthcare associated bacteria, but can also be another source of infection. The number and time of handwashing, mobile phone operation time and disinfection were highly relation with the bacterial contamination on the surface of mobile phone. Healthcare associated bacteria isolated from the mobile phone surface were 28 MRCoNS (48.3%), 14 S. aureus (24.2%), 3 MRSA (5.2%), 5 A. baumannii (8.6%), 3 MRAB (5.2%), 3 Entrococcus spp. (5.1%), 2 Pantoea spp. (3.4%), 2 A. lowffii (3.4%), 1 E. cloacae (1.7%), 1 P. stutzeri (1.7%), and P. mirabillis (1.7%). For isolation according to department, 2 MRAB from the emergency room and 1 MRSA from intensive unit, the radiology team and the rehabilitation medical team, respectively were isolated. As a result of the relation of isolates from the department of patient contact (ER, RT, GW, CP, ICU, RMT), the bacterial isolation rate was 75% and the department of patient non-contact (MRT) was 10%.

• 한국항공운항학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.23-32
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• 2022

Prototype UAMs are shown to us in the market. When the complete product is delivered to market, the efficiency of each UAMs can be compared by default. Before the complete product is shown to us, the comparative study on efficiency of UAMs is performed under the product cost estimation. The efficiency analysis result reveals that both of Lift & Cruise type and vectored thrust type show good efficiency at the initial stage of product. At the near terms stage, five years later from initial stage end, efficiency gets some change. Vectored thrust type of UAMs show best efficiency at the near term stage of product. Because UAMs will be used in urban area, Seoul is the place where the UAMs will be used first. The flying route from Seoul City Hall to Yongsan Park, National Assembly in Yeouido, and City Airport is no more than 10 km distance. For this short distance route, efficiency will make multi-rotor type UAM be prefered to other types. For long distance route or commuting route, life & cruise type and vectored thrust type of UAMs will be prefered on account of operational efficiency.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.198-201
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• 2023

Maintaining the patency of the external auditory canal (EAC) during reconstruction is important because of its physiological role in hearing and immunological protective functions. The curved shape of the EAC presents a challenge when performing a skin graft. One of the key points for a successful skin graft is to ensure compression on the wound bed, and many novel methods, including prefabricated ear molds, have been reported for this purpose. In this study, we present a case of a skin graft performed to reconstruct a skin defect following excision of actinic keratosis in the EAC, using the cover of an ear thermometer probe as a mold for the graft to match the curvature of the EAC. This is an economical and practical method for secure compression dressing of a skin graft in the EAC.