• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.49-55
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to preliminarily evaluate the influence of diabetes mellitus (DM) on periodontal tissue without establishment of periodontitis. Methods: Seven-week-old db/db mice were used for the diabetic experimental group and systematically healthy mice of the same age were used as controls. After 1 week of acclimatization, the animals were sacrificed for hard and soft tissue evaluation. The pattern of bone destruction was evaluated by stereomicroscope evaluation with alizarin red staining and radiographic evaluation by microscopic computerized tomography images. Histological evaluation was performed with hematoxylin and eosin stain for evaluation of soft tissue changes. Results: In both stereomicroscope evaluation and radiograph image analysis, aggressive form of bone destruction was observed in diabetic animals when compared to the systematically healthy controls. In histological evaluation, apical migration of junctional epithelium with slight inflammatory cell infiltration was observed with disarrangement of connective tissue fibers. Conclusions: Within the limits of this study, diabetic animals presented distortion in periodontal attachment and an aggressive bone loss pattern when compared to the healthy controls, suggesting that DM has an independent effect on periodontal tissue destruction irrespective of the presence or absence of periodontal disease.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.359-363
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• 2013

Silicon carbide and its composites are being considered as a nuclear fuel cladding material for LWR nuclear reactors because they have a low neutron absorption cross section, low hydrogen production under accident conditions, and high strength at high temperatures. The SiC composite cladding tube considered in this study consists of three layers, monolith CVD SiC - $SiC_f$/SiC composite -monolith CVD SiC. The volume fraction of SiC fiber and surface roughness of the composite layer affect mechanical and corrosion properties of the cladding tube. In this study, various types of SiC fiber preforms with tubular shapes were fabricated by a filament winding method using two types of Tyranno SA3 grade SiC fibers with 800 filaments/yarn and 1600 filaments/yarn. After chemical vapor infiltration of the SiC matrix, the surface roughness and fiber volume fraction were measured. As filament counts were changed from 800 to 1600, the surface roughness increased but the fiber volume fraction decreased. The $SiC_f$/SiC composite with a bamboo-like winding pattern has a smaller surface roughness and a higher fiber volume fraction than that with a zigzag winding pattern.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.387-395
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• 2020

Background: The anterior-middle superior alveolar (AMSA) anesthetic technique has been reported to be a less traumatic alternative to several conventional nerve blocks and local infiltration for anesthesia of the maxillary teeth, their periodontium, and the palate. However, its anatomic basis remains controversial. The present study aimed to determine if the pattern of cortical and cancellous bone density in the maxillary premolar region can provide a rationale for the success of the AMSA anesthetic technique. Method: Cone-beam computed tomography scans of 66 maxillary quadrants from 34 patients (16 men and 18 women) were evaluated using a volumetric imaging software for cortical and cancellous bone densities in three interdental regions between the canine and first molar. Bone density was measured in Hounsfield units (HU) separately for the buccal cortical, palatal cortical, buccal cancellous, and palatal cancellous bones. Mean HU values were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test and one-way ANOVA with post-hoc analysis. Results: Cancellous bone density was significantly lower (P ≤ 0.001) in the palatal half than in the buccal half across all three interdental regions. However, there was no significant difference (P = 0.106) between the buccal and palatal cortical bone densities at the site of AMSA injection. No significant difference was observed between the two genders for any of the evaluated parameters. Conclusions: The palatal half of the cancellous bone had a significantly lower density than the buccal half, which could be a reason for the effective diffusion of the anesthetic solution following a palatal injection during the AMSA anesthetic technique.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.101-111
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• 2004

목 적 : 본 연구는 10년 동안 M. pneumoniae 폐렴의 역학적 양상과 최근 5년간의 임상증상 및 징후들을 조사하여 그 이전의 유행시기와 임상소견과 비교하여 어떠한 변화가 있는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1993년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 한일병원에 입원하여 M. pneumoniae 폐렴으로 진단받은 682례 환아의 역학적 양상과, 1998년 1월부터 2002년 12월까지 최근 5년간 M. pneumoniae 폐렴으로 입원한 328명의 환자의 임상증상 및 징후를 의무기록을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 결 과 : M. pneumoniae 폐렴이 발생한 연령은 4~6세의 환아에서 가장 많았고(286례; 41.9%) 남녀 비는 1 : 1.1로 나타났다. 월별분포를 보면 8월부터 12월 사이에 가장 많은 발생률을 보였고 특히 10월(106례; 15.5%)과 11월(119례; 17.4%) 그리고 12월(96례; 14.1%)에 가장 많은 분포를 보였다. 임상증상은 기침(660례; 96.8%), 발열(569례; 83.4%), 객담(522례; 76.5%)순으로 관찰되었고 그 외 구토, 콧물, 인후통, 복통, 호흡곤란, 두통, 권태 순으로 관찰되었다. 말초혈액 백혈구 수는 31.2%에서 기준치보다 증가되어 있었으며 적혈구 침강속도는 환아의 42.5%에서 20 mm/hr 이상 증가되어 있었으며 C-반응성 단백은 37.8%에서 양성이었다. 흉부 방사선 소견상 682례 중 557례(81.7%)에서 폐침윤이 관찰되었고 폐침윤의 양상은 기관지폐렴의 양상을 보인 경우는 78.0%이며, 대엽성 폐렴은 35.5%, 소엽성 폐렴은 19.2%, 그리고 간질성 폐렴은 28.7%에서 관찰되었다. 합병증으로는 부비동염이 41례에서 합병되었고 중이염이 23례에서 흉막삼출이 19례에서 경부 림프절염이 18례에서 그리고 신우신염이 1례에서 관찰되었다. 집중 발생을 보인 호발 연도를 알아보기 위하여 매년 소아과 호흡기 감염 입원환자 수에 대한 M. pneumoniae 폐렴환자 수의 연도별 비율 분포를 조사한 결과 1993년 19.1%, 1994년 13.0%, 1995년 5.6%, 1996년 12.8%, 1997년 18.6%, 1998년 22.6%, 1999년 1.1%, 2000년 13.3%, 2001년 9.1%, 2002년 6.0%, 그리고 2003년 19.9%로 1993년, 1997년, 1998년, 2000년, 그리고 2003년도에 집중 발생을 보이며 3~4년간의 유행주기를 보였다. 결 론 : 1996년 이전의 연구에서는 M. pneumoniae 폐렴의 유행시기가 3년의 주기를 보였고 주로 하절기에 유행을 보였던 반면, 1997년부터 2002년까지의 조사에서는 3~4년간의 집중발생시기와 주로 10월과 11월에 정점을 이루는 월별분포를 보였다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.159-162
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• 2011

Three cats with 2 weeks to 1 month history of drooling, halitosis, difficulty eating and pain on opening the mouth were presented to local animal hospitals. On physical examination, the gingiva was swollen, bright red and very painful with bilaterally symmetric pattern. Surgically excised abnormal gingival biopsy samples were requested for diagnosis. Histopathologically, gingival epithelium showed severe hyperplasia and ballooning degeneration. Moderate to severe infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells were presented in lamina propria. Immunohistochemically, inflammatory cells of the samples demonstrated major positive reactions for T lymphocytes. But some plasma cells also presented. According to polymerase chain reaction, tissues samples were negative for four kinds of feline viral pathogens. Based on the clinical, gross, histopathologic findings, these three cases were diagnosed as lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis in cats. In our best knowledge, this is the first case report in Korea.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.79-83
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• 1993

A 38-year-old female was admitted due to progressive exertional dyspnea and intermittent blood tinged sputum. Chest PA showed diffuse reticular infiltration accompanied by hyperinflation. $PaO_2$ was normal in resting state but profoundly decreased during exercise. Spirometry showed severe obstructive pattern but DLCO was markedly decreased. Lung volumes measured by helium equilibrium method was increased. On HRCT, numerous and relatively uniform sized cysts were evenly distributed throughout the bilateral lung fields. Open lung biopsy was performed and pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis(LAM) was diagnosed based on the findings of abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymphatic vessels, bronchioles, and small pulmonary veins. Immunohistochemical staining was negative for estrogen receptor but positive for progesterone receptor. Medroxyprogesterone therapy was initiated.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.298-302
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• 2017

Glandular papilloma of the lung is one of three histologic types of solitary endobronchial papillomas. It is known as an uncommon benign neoplasm. No malignant glandular papillomas have been reported. Herein, the first case of granular papilloma with malignant transformation is reported. A 74-year-old man with huge right lung mass extended upper and lower lobe was admitted to the hospital complaining of progressive cough and dyspnea. An open lung biopsy was performed. Microscopically, the tumor showed papillary growth pattern with thick fibrovascular cores. The stroma of the fibrovascular cores shown the infiltration of lymphoplasmacytic cells and proliferation of capillaries. The epithelial cells surrounding the papillary fronds were cilliated columnar cells with focal cellar atypia, and frequent mitoses. Suspicious pleural invasion foci were identified. The Ki-67 labeling index was about 24.3% and p53 labeling index was about 31.7%. Glandular papilloma is known as a benign neoplasm, which is lack of atypia and mitosis. In present case, there were several indications of malignant transformation, such as cellular atypia, frequent mitosis, architectural distortion, and pleural invasion. Pathologists must be aware that glandular papilloma can have a changes of malignant transformation. Further studies about disease behavior and molecular characteristics are needed.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지하수토양환경학회 2003년도 총회 및 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.63-66
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• 2003

This study applied a hydrogeological field survey and isotope investigation to identify source locations and delineate pathways of groundwater contamination by nitrogen compounds. The infiltration and recharge processes were analyzed with groundwater-level fluctuation data and oxygen-hydrogen stable isotope data. The groundwater flow pattern was investigated through groundwater flow modeling and spatial and temporal variation of oxygen isotope data. Based on the flow analysis and nitrogen isotope data, source types of nitrate contamination in groundwater are identified. Groundwater recharge largely occurs in spring and summer due to precipitation or irrigation water in rice fields. Based on oxygen isotope data and cross-correlation between precipitation and groundwater level changes, groundwater recharge was found to be mainly caused by irrigation in spring and by precipitation at other times. The groundwater flow velocity calculated by a time series of spatial correlations, 231 m/yr, is in good accordance with the linear velocity estimated from hydrogeologic data. Nitrate contamination sources are natural and fertilized soils as non-point sources, and septic and animal wastes as point sources. Seasonal loading and spatial distribution of nitrate sources are estimated by using oxygen and nitrogen isotopic data.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.710-718
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• 2006

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of Chihyo-san (CHS) administration on asthma induced by Alum/OVA treatment in the mice. In CHS-treated animal group, lung weight, which was increased after asthma induction, was significantly decreased, and total number of cells in the lung, peripheral lymph node (PLN) and spleen tissue was significantly decreased in CHS-treated group compared to the asthma control group. The number of immune cells including natural killer (NK) cells in asthmatic animals was largely regulated by CHS treatment, showing a similar pattern as that of CsA-treated positive control group. Levels of mRNAs encoding inflammatory cytokines IL-5, IL-13, $TNF-{\alpha}$, and eotaxin were determined by RT-PCR in the lung tissue and showed decreases in CHS-treated group to the similar levels of CsA-treated control group, Histamine level in the serum was significantly lower in CHS-treated group than asthma-induced control group. Both haematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson's trichrome staining results showed decreased number of inflammatory cells, reduced immune cell infiltration, and normalized epithelial cell layering in the bronchial tissue of CHS-treated mouse group. Thus, the present findings suggest that CHS may be useful for protecting bronchial tissues from consistent inflammatory damages that occur in asthma patients.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2002

The cement injection technology on the purpose of ground reinforcement and cut-off has been used in construction sites until now. However, recently it is applied to prevent leakage of underground structure. In this study, applicability of the back side waterproof grouting method was verified through performing field model tests and reviewing case histories. From the results of this study, injection shape of the back side waterproof grouting method was appeared to be root type, and waterproof effect by injection of cement grout material was excellent because grout material infiltrated into boundary between wall of structure and back side ground to be waterproof layer. Components influencing infiltration of injection material are type of soil and degree of compaction. For effective injection, injection pressure has to vary gradually from high pressure to low pessure and small quantity of injection material has to be injected for long times. Also, spacing of injection hole must be designed considering condition of back side ground, injection area, W/C ratio, the number of injection and injection pattern properly.