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Cerebellar maturation ratio of forebrain and brainstem at magnetic resonance imaging in the micropig

  • Yi, Kang-Jae;Kim, Jun-Young;Lee, Namsoon;Choi, Mihyun;Yoon, Jung-Hee;Choi, Min-Cheol
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.83-87
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    • 2012
  • The study of pigs as a human disease model has been conducted in neuroscience. But the morphological development of pig brain by using MRI is rare. The purpose of this study is to determine whether cerebellum maintains consistent proportion to other brain regions in aging. Clinically healthy sixteen micropigs, 1, 2, 4, and 8 months were studied. The micropigs were anesthetized with isoflorane. MRI was acquired using a 0.3T system. To figure out development of ratio that allowed identification of normal cerebellum size, we measured the area of the cerebellum, brainstem, and forebrain from the mid-sagittal brain images on T1W. Mid-sagittal cross-sectional area (CSA) of total brain, forebrain, brainstem, and cerebellum were expressed as absolute values and also as percentages which were compared between the four age groups of micropigs for the purpose to define the effect of age on brain morphometry. It was found that there was not a significant difference in the percentage of the brain occupied by an individual region between groups although the absolute CSA differed significantly among age groups. There was no effect of age on the ratio between the cerebellum and total brain in 4 age groups. The normal size of cerebellum changes during brain development maintained a consistent ratio to other brain regions in normal micropigs. The ratio of CSA quantified on the mid-sagittal MR images offers a suitable method to detect presence of cerebellar anomalies in micropigs.

Diagnostic Usefulness of High Resolution Cross Sectional MRI in Symptomatic Middle Cerabral Arterial Dissection

  • Lee, Hai-Ong;Kwak, Hyo-Sung;Chung, Gyung-Ho;Hwang, Seung-Bae
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.49 no.6
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    • pp.370-372
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    • 2011
  • Dissection of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) is less frequent compared with dissection of the vertebrobasilar system or carotid artery. Recently, high-resolution cross sectional MR imaging (HRMRI) has emerged as a potential technique for atherosclerotic plaque imaging in MCA, We introduce the findings of HRMRI in a 56-year-old woman with traumatic MCA dissection, HRMRI showed an intimal flap and tapered pseudolumen with intra-luminal hemorrhage, We performed stent deployment about MCA dissection after failed medical treatment Three months later, there was no in-stent restenosis and no further neurological deficit were noted.

Applications of Optical Imaging System in Dentistry

  • Eom, Joo Beom;Park, Anjin
    • Medical Lasers
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2020
  • Optical-based imaging technology has high resolution and can assess images in real time. Numerous studies have been conducted for its application in the dental field. The current research introduces an oral camera that includes fluorescent imaging, a second study examining a 3D intraoral scanner applying a confocal method and a polarization structure that identifies the 3D image of a tooth, and finally, an optical coherence tomography technique. Using this technique, we introduce a new concept 3D oral scanner that simultaneously implements 3D structural imaging as well as images that diagnose the inside of teeth. With the development of light source technology and detector technology, various optical-based imaging technologies are expected to be applied in dentistry.

Research of 3D Information processing for Robot Surgery (로봇 수술을 위한 3차원 구조계산의 필요성 조사)

  • Jung, Jae-Eun;Choi, Seok-Yoon
    • Korean Journal of Digital Imaging in Medicine
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.43-50
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    • 2009
  • Geometry calculation Using Abdominal internal organ image from traditional laparoscopy or robotic surgery system we can make depth informations through measured 3D structure informations is very helpful to doctors, depth information is mare useful then others that use traditional laparoscopy or robotic surgery system to many doctors. however, traditional method are incomplete. less experienced doctors make much mare prohability of mistake. Hence, 3D information of organ is very helpful to the less experienced doctors. it will be greate role of reducing medical accidents and surgical time. We can get 3D informations using geometrical calculation method in robotic surgical system. also suggested method is needed in traditional surgical method without the need to create a new system, finally, We can get 3D information from traditional system without any new system, it take advantage in cost and create high efficiency. mare information will provided to many doctors.

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Study of Radiation Safety Management of Veterinary Hospital in Korea (동물병원 방사선 안전관리체계에 대한 연구)

  • Chae, Soo-young;Choi, Ho-jung;Lee, Young-won
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.15-22
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    • 2020
  • This study investigated the effectiveness of radiation safety rules in animal hospital and the awareness and behavior of veterinary radiation workers. With the questionnaires, the data was collected from randomly selected veterinarians in animal hospitals and animal medical imaging centers. Collected data were about radiation device, shielding device, regulations, safety management, education, knowledge, behavior and awareness. Frequency, correlation and multiple regression analysis were performed. The medical devices related with radiation in animal hospital were X-ray (59%), CT (15%), fluoroscopy (12%), mobile X-ray (12%) and others (2%). The number of people using radiation shielding device is high. The answers were low on knowing radiation related regulation and receiving radiation protection education. The group with higher knowledge and awareness shows positive correlation with safety behavior. The increase of use of the radiation related medical devices in veterinary hospital causes the increase of radiation exposure risk. This study suggests that radiation safety management system and policies need to be developed to protect radiation workers and give them correct information and consciousness.

Research status for long term half-life PET radioisotopes in KIRAMS

  • Kim, Jung Young;Park, Hyun;Chun, Kwon Soo;An, Gwang Il
    • Journal of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecular Probes
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2015
  • It is essential use of long term half life radioisotopes for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging study of biopharmaceuticals because most of biopharmaceuticals have long biological half-life. Some representative isotopes are $^{124}I$, $^{64}Cu$, $^{89}Zr$ and so on. These PET radioisotopes and their radiopharmaceuticals have recently received growing interest because of long half life and good imaging properties. Furthermore, $^{64}Cu$ and $^{89}Zr$ can be used in a number of radiopharmaceuticals due to its ease of conjugation to peptides and antibodies using the proper chelator. In recent years, since $^{124}I$ was first developed in 2005, we have been studied to develop an efficient method and procedure for producing these radioisotopes, and we have made considerable progress in production of long term half life radioisotopes. This review introduces the general production system, purification procedure, and several advances on targeting method for $^{124}I$ and $^{64}Cu$ in KIRAMS.

An Implementation of Radiologic Imaging Device of Remote Emergency Medical System (원격응급시스템의 방사선 영상장치 구현)

  • Cho, Dong-Heon
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.60-65
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    • 2007
  • The radiologic imaging device was implemented. It can be installed in an ambulance or used when an accident happens. After an equipment which generates X-ray generating unit with a tube in DC 12[V] had been made, a trait experiment using an oscilloscope was made. An experiment was carried out where the generated X-ray was saved as a form of a file using a digital detector. In this experiment, as a result of generating X-ray and detecting it using a digital detector, 1.67[MB]-, jpg- radical rays information could be saved. One distinct advantage of the developed radiologic imaging device is the fact that we can efficiently deal with emergency cases too far from the hospital, difficult to diagnose but treat simultaneously. By using the radiologic imaging device at the urgent scene of an accident or in a moving ambulance, we can provide the patient's X-ray information with the emergency medical specialist who is in the emergent medical center and have the patients prescribed and treated appropriately. As a result the developed emergency medical treatment can be expected.

Realization of a High Speed Optic Scanner for Infrared Thermal Imaging (적외선 체열촬영시스템을 위한 고속 광주사기의 구현)

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    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.43-48
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    • 1995
  • A high speed optic scanner capable of 16 frames/sec imaging has been developed for the realization of the infrared thermal Imaging system with a single element infrared sensor. The high speed optic scanner is composed of a rotating polygon mirror for horizontal scanning, a flat mirror mounted on a galvanometer for vertical scanning, and a spherical mirror. It has been experimentally found that the optic scanner is capable of 16 framesllsec imaging with the frame matrix size of 256 x 64.

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Meridian Yinyang Balance Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Improves Cervical Spine Alignment in Spasmodic Torticollis Cases, a Medical Imaging Study (경추부 근육긴장이상에 대한 턱관절 경락음양 균형치료시 영상의학적으로 관찰된 경추정렬 개선 효과)

  • Yin, Chang-Shik;Lee, Young-Jin;Lee, Young-Jun
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.459-463
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    • 2008
  • Postural balance of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reflects the neuromuscular balance. TMJ posture treatment for meridian yinyang balance has been asserted to have an impact upon cervical spine alignment with an episodic good clinical result for refractory torticollis cases. A retrospective study with one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted to review cervical spine imaging data and clinical symptom changes in cervical dystonia cases to explore the effect of TMJ balance treatment. Review of clinical symptoms and cervical spine imaging data including computed tomography and simple x-ray of 9 cervical dystonia cases revealed significant improvement of cervical spine alignment and clinical symptoms. Improvement of cervical spine alignment may be an underlying mechanism of TMJ balance treatment, as a way of balancing the whole-body meridian system.