• 한방비만학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2008

Objectives Obesity is the major risk factor of the heart disease and the metabolic disease. The autonomic nervous system is a key contributor in the regulation of energy balance, so the blunted activity may contribute to the maintenance of the obese state. So we evaluated the function of the autonomic nervous system in young overweight and obese women with heart rate variability. Methods The subjects were 26 overweight and obese young women(BMI〉$23kg/m^2$) and 25 lean women who visited Kangnam Kyunghee hospital for obesity management from March 2006 to April 2008. Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA), short-term spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) were performed. Results HRV of obese young group was lower than the lean young group, but there is no statistical significance. BMI had significantly a negative correlation with Low Frequency(LF) of HRV. LF power is mediated by sympathetic nervous system activity. These results indicate a decrease of sympathetic modulation in overweight and obese young women. Conclusions Overweight and obese young women have decreased sympathetic nervous system activity. In clinical practice, an assessement of HRV would be noninvasive and sensitive methods for sympathetic nervous system of young overweight and obese women.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2008

Objectives To investigate the relationship between Heart Rate Variability and menopause among obese middle-aged women in Korea. Subjects and Methods Forty middle-aged women (age 49.05 $\pm$ 2.64 years) with BMI > $23kg/m^2$ were recruited by local advertisement. Blood profiles of estrogen, FSH, LH, glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride were measured. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) was estimated by short-term spectral analysis of heart rate variability (HRV). Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) were accessed using Computerized Tomography (CT), Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA), and anthropometry. To scrutinize the influence of ANS on obesity-related factors, we divided the subjects into pre- and post-menopausal women. Results The total cholesterol, FSH and LH were significantly higher in post-menopausal obese women group. The estradiol and standard deviation of all normal R-R intervals (SDNN), high-frequency components (HF) of the HRV were significantly lower in postmenopausal obese women group (P<0.05). Adipose tissue distribution and blood profiles were not significantly different between two groups. Conclusion Menopause induced a decrease in SDNN and HF values and increase in total cholesterol level in obese women although the VAT itself was not related with ANS in obese women.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.34-44
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• 2018

An early detection of intravenous (IV) infiltration is essential to minimize the injuries during infusion therapy, which is one of the most important tasks for nurses in nursing settings. We report that bioelectrical impedance analysis is useful in the early detection of infiltration at puncture sites. When infiltration was intentionally induced in the vein of a pig's posterior ear, impedance parameters (R, $X_C$, $C_m$) showed significant differences before and after infiltration. In particular, the relative resistance ($R/R_{BI}$) decreased significantly at infiltration and then slowly decreased. This indicates that the vein in pig's ear is thin and the amount of surrounding subcutaneous tissue, and hence the infiltrated solution accumulates slowly after infiltration. However, when infiltration was induced in the vein of human's forearm, the relative resistance at 20 kHz decreased gradually over time. In the $R-X_C$ graph, the positions in the case of infiltration induced in the pig' ear shifted rapidly before and after infiltration, whereas the positions in the case of infiltration induced in the human's forearm moved gradually during infiltration. Our findings suggest that the impedance parameters (R, $R/R_{BI}$, $X_C$, R vs. $X_C$, and $C_m$) are effective indicators to detect the infiltration early in a non-invasive and quantitative manners.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.179-186
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• 1997

A new bioelectrical impedance method has been developed and evaluated. The electrodes; were made of stainless steel and electrical interfaces were created by an upright subject gripping hand electrodes and stepping onto foot electrodes. Eight tactile electrodes were in contact with surfaces of both hands and feet; thumb, palm and fingers, front sole, and rear sole. Automatic on-off switches were used to change current pathways and to measure voltage differences for target segments. Segmental body resistances and whole body resistance(RWHOLE)were measured in 60 healthy subjects. Segmental resistances of right arm(RRA), left arm(RLA), trunk(RT), right leg(RRL) and left leg(RLL)were310.0$\pm$61.6$\Omega$, 316.9$\pm$64.6$\Omega$, 25.1$\pm$3.4$\Omega$, 236.8$\pm$31.2$\Omega$ and 237.6$\pm$30.4$\Omega$, respectively. Individual segmental impedance indexes(Ht2/RRA, Ht2/RT, and Ht2 /RLA) were closely related to lean body mass(LBM)as measured by densitometry ranged from r=0.925 to 0.960. Ht2/(RRA+RT+RLA) predicted LBM slightly better(r=0.969) than the traditional index, Ht2/RWHOLE(r=0.964), supporting the accuracy of the segmental measurement. A multiple regression equation utilizing Ht2/RRA, Ht2/RT and Ht2/RRL predicted LBM with r=0.971. Ht2/RRA term of the regression contributed to more than 40$\%$ of the LBM prediction, indicating that lean mass of arm represented whole body LBM more closely than other body segments. The new bioimpedance method was characterized by upright posture, eight tactile electrodes, segmental measurements and utilization of electronic switches in comparison with the traditional method. The measurement with this new method was extremely reproducible, quick and easy to use.

• 감성과학
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.383-391
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 체성분 측정용 스마트 의류의 프로토타입을 개발하고 평가함으로써 헬스케어 의류로써의 개발 가능성을 탐색하고자 하였다. 직물 전극을 사용하여 개발된 두 가지 타입의 실험의복을 피험자에게 착용하도록 한 후 자세의 변화 및 1차 착용, 탈의 후 2차 착용에 따른 체성분을 측정한 결과, 동일 자세 내에서와 탈의 후 재착용 시에도 비교적 일관성 있는 측정치를 얻을 수 있었으며, 동일 자세에서는 의복 유형 및 반복 착용에 관계 없이 비교적 일관된 임피던스 측정치를 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 착용자의 신체 부위별 측정도 가능한 것으로 분석되어 향후 본 연구를 바탕으로 체성분 측정용 스마트 의류 개발이 가능할 것이라 판단된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2019

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Several previous studies have investigated whether regular walnut consumption positively changes heart-health-related parameters. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of daily walnut intake on metabolic syndrome (MetS) status and other metabolic parameters among subjects with MetS. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This study was a two-arm, randomized, controlled crossover study with 16 weeks of each intervention (45 g of walnuts or iso-caloric white bread) with a 6 week washout period between interventions. Korean adults with MetS (n = 119) were randomly assigned to one of two sequences; 84 subjects completed the trial. At each clinic visit (at 0, 16, 22, and 38 weeks), MetS components, metabolic parameters including lipid profile, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), adiponectin, leptin, and apolipoprotein B, as well as anthropometric and bioimpedance data were obtained. RESULTS: Daily walnut consumption for 16 weeks improved MetS status, resulting in 28.6%-52.8% reversion rates for individual MetS components and 51.2% of participants with MetS at baseline reverted to a normal status after the walnut intervention. Significant improvements after walnut intake, compared to control intervention, in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (P = 0.028), fasting glucose (P = 0.013), HbA1c (P = 0.021), and adiponectin (P = 0.019) were observed after adjustment for gender, age, body mass index, and sequence using a linear mixed model. CONCLUSION: A dietary supplement of 45 g of walnuts for 16 weeks favorably changed MetS status by increasing the concentration of HDL-C and decreasing fasting glucose level. Furthermore, consuming walnuts on a daily basis changed HbA1c and circulating adiponectin levels among the subjects with MetS. This trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT03267901.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.64-76
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• 2020

Purpose: Several screening tools have been developed to identify sarcopenia in rural community-dwelling older adults. We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of two such tools, namely the SARC-F and SARC-CalF assessments. Methods: This cross-sectional study on 388 community-dwelling older adults comprised 254 women and 134 men with a mean age of 77.8 ± 6.26 year in Korea. We assessed muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance using a bioimpedance analysis device, hydraulic hand dynamometer, and 4 m gait speed test, respectively. Three widely-used diagnostic criteria [the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS), European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People, and the International Working Group on Sarcopenia] were applied. Sensitivity and specificity analyses were performed on the SARC-CalF and SARC-F tests. We used receiver-operating characteristic curves and the area under the curves (AUCs) to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the assessments with regard to sarcopenia. Results: An analysis using four sets of diagnostic criteria showed that the prevalence of sarcopenia was 27.6% to 41.0%. Using the AWGS 2019 criteria as a reference standard, the SARC-CalF had a sensitivity of 83.02% and a specificity of 53.71% in the entire study population, whereas the SARC-F had a sensitivity of 79.87% and a specificity of 41.92%. The AUCs for the SARC-CalF and SARC-F tests were 0.725 (95% confidence interval 0.678-0.769) and 0.645 (95% confidence interval 0.595-0.693), respectively (p<001). In the analyses using the other three diagnostic criteria, similarity was also confirmed. Conclusion: SARC-CalF showed better sensitivity than did SARC-F when diagnosing sarcopenia in rural community-dwelling older adults. Further studies are needed to verify this finding in different populations.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.409-416
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• 2022

Since the detection of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is increasing due to regular cervical cancer screening, there is a high demand for simpler tools to diagnose and treat CIN in the clinic. In this study, we proposed an electric property of cervical tissue to verify treatment using a laser. At first, we observed the depth and width of ablated cervical tissues for 29 samples according to four different pulse energy of the fractional CO₂ laser to find enough pulse energy to reach the basement layer for initiated CIN. And then, the relative frequency differences in impedance spectrum before and after laser irradiation for ten non-CIN samples were collected using bioimpedance spectroscopy with a multi-electrode probe. As a result, the laser ablated the cervical tissues with a depth of more than 300 ㎛ at 100 mJ pulse energy. Also, we confirmed that the relative changes of electrical property for cervical tissue increased as the pulse energy of laser output increased, and the variation between samples decreased. Since the relative change in electrical properties of cervical tissue can be easily and quickly measured, the proposed technique paves the way for further verification and follow-up study of laser treatment for CIN.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.65-74
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• 2024

Purpose: Sodium is essentially required for homeostasis and physiological functions, but excessive sodium consumption increases the risk of obesity and other chronic disorders. Korean studies on the sodium-obesity relationship are limited, and thus, this study was undertaken to determine the nature of the relationship between sodium intake and obesity in Korean adults. Methods: Forty-two participants were divided into 2 groups according to body mass index (BMI, non-obese BMI < 25 kg/m², obese BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²). Dietary intakes and eating habits were analyzed using 3-day food records and a food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric data were obtained from bioimpedance results, and fasting glucose and lipid levels were measured. Results: Mean weight, BMI, waist and hip circumferences, and body fat mass were greater in the obese group than in the non-obese group for men and women. Skeletal muscle mass and body fat mass were higher in obese women than in non-obese women. Biochemical data were no different in these two subgroups except triglycerides (TGs), which were higher in obese women. Nutrient intakes were not significantly different in obese and non-obese groups. However, obese men consumed excessive sodium, while obese women consumed slightly more than non-obese women. Obese men preferred salty foods and tended to overeat. Positive correlations were found between sodium intake and weight in men and percent body fat mass (PBFM) in women. Correlation analysis (adjusted for energy intake) of the relation between sodium intake and obesity-related factors showed sodium intake was positively correlated with PBFM and TG in women. Conclusion: This anthropometric and biochemical data analysis emphasizes the need for awareness and interventions to mitigate the health risks of elevated sodium consumption. Our findings should aid future studies on the relationship between sodium and obesity and contribute to preventing and managing this metabolic condition.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.669-685
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• 1997

백인여성들을 대상으로 골관절염과 골다공증 발생사이에 역상관 현상이 존재함을 관찰하고 보고한 기존의 연구결과를 통해 두 질환간 관련성이 존재하지 않나 추측해 볼 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 우리나라에서도 이런 관련성이 존재하는지를 파악하기 위해, "골관절염에 이환된 여성의 골밀도가 이환되지 않은 여성의 골밀도에 비해 유의하게 높을 것"이란 가설을 세우고 구리시민을 대상으로 실시된 건강 영양진단 조사 자료를 분석함으로써 이를 검증하고자 하였다. 대상 표본인구는 미리 설정된 조사구를 이용한 다단계 표본추출법을 이용하여 선정하였다. 1997년 8윌 18일부터 9월 10일까지의 조사기간 동안, 총 1,656명의 대상자가 선정되었으며 이중 867명이 조사에 응하여 수진율은 52.4%였다. 이 중 여성의 수는 519명이었다. 519명의 여성중 골밀도 측정, 방사선촬영, 신체계측을 모두 시행받은 420명을 대상으로 분석을 진행하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 대상자의 일반적 특성 분석 결과: 평균 골밀도는 $0.493g/cm^2$, 평균 연령은 43.0세, 평균 신체비만지수는 $23.9kg/m^2$였다. 폐경을 맞이한 사람의 수는 106명, 자궁적출술을 시행받은 사람의 수는 19명이었다. 골관절염을 진단할 수 있었던 경우는 고관절염 0례, 슬관절염 64례, 손관절염 2례가 있었다. 2. 단변량 분석 결과: 슬관절염 이환 여부에 따른 평균 골밀도 비교 결과, 비이환군에 비해 이환군의 평균골밀도가 유의하게 낮았다(0.4269 대 $0.5057g/cm^2$). 그러나, 고관절염 및 손관절염 이환자는 수가 적어 이환여부에 따른 골밀도 비교분석을 실시하지 못했다. 폐경 여부에 따른 평균 골밀도 비교 결과, 폐경전군과 폐경군, 자궁적출군 사이에 평균 골밀도의 유의한 차이가 있었다(0.5204대 0.4206대 $0.4881g/cm^2$). 또한, 당뇨 이환 여부에 따른 평균 골밀도 비교 결과, 당뇨군과 내당력부전군, 정상군 사이에 평균 골밀도의 유의한 차이가 있었다(0.4297대 0.4874대 $0.5057g/cm^2$). 이외에 연령, 총임신회수, 신체비만지수, 체지방이 골밀도에 대해 유의한 음의 상관관계가 있었다. 3. 다변량 분석 결과: 다른 변수의 영향을 통제한 상태에서 골관절염과 골밀도간의 관련성을 밝히기 위해 단변량 분석에서 골밀도와 유의한 관련성이 있었던 변수들을 포함한 다중회귀분석 방정식을 만들어 검정하였다. 그 결과, 슬관절염 이환 여부는 골밀도에 대해 유의한 관련성을 보이지 않았다. 그러나, 연령과 폐경은 골밀도에 대해 유의한 음의 관련성이 있었다. 당뇨, 총임신회수, 신체비만지수, 체지방은 골밀도에 대해 유의한 관련성이 없었다. 대상자를 폐경 여부에 따라 층화하여 다중회귀분석을 시행한 결과, 폐경군에서는 연령이, 자궁적출군에서는 연령 및 슬관절염 이환이 골밀도에 대해 유의한 음의 관련성이 있었다. 이상의 연구 결과는 백인을 대상으로 시행한 기존의 다수 연구 결과들을 지지하는 내용이 아니다. 우리나라 여성에서 왜 이런 결과가 발생하였는지를 설명할 수 있는 생물학적 개연성에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 또한, 앞으로 단면조사연구가 아닌 시계열적인 연구를 통해 본 연구 결과를 다시 검증하는 것이 바람직할 것이다.