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Clinical Application of Konica Ortho-type MG.MGH Film (Konica Ortho-type MG.MGH Film의 임상응용)

  • Kim, Chang-Nam;Lee, Cang-Yup;Kim, Young-Hwan;Lee, In-Ja;Huh, Joon
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.11-18
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    • 1990
  • Konica high ortho MG series has good system to develop diagnostic ability which in high speed and result in reduce $25{\sim}60%$ of exposure factors. MG film in suitable for genenal radiography which has good contrast and wide latitude. MGH is high contrast type and has a good sharpness which prevent to redusing contrast by scatter ray. Therefore, MGH is suitable to special study such as angiography.

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Design and Development of a Medical Education System Using Information Technology: A Case Report from the Pusan National University School of Medicine (정보기술을 활용한 의학교육시스템의 설계와 개발: 부산대학교 의학전문대학원 사례)

  • Im, Sun Ju;Lee, Sang Yeoup;Baek, Sun Yong;Woo, Jae Seok;Kam, Beesung
    • Korean Medical Education Review
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.16-24
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    • 2014
  • The development of information technology (IT) has led to changes in medical education. IT has been used for e-learning and e-teaching, e-assessment, e-logistics, and e-administration. Pusan National University School of Medicine has developed its own educational information system using IT to support students' learning and assessment and to manage curricular activities. Based on our experience, we propose six suggestions for designing new software, specifically regarding simplifying the design for users, communication with the programmer, a rapid cycle from design to implementation, orientation support for users, backup and security support, and obtaining patents. Collaborating with the Department of Medical Informatics within the School of Medicine has advantages, and an alliance among medical schools can simplify the development of software. In any case, curricular innovation should precede the introduction of technology because all technologies should support curricular goals.

A Study on the Perception of Medical Technology, Self Efficacy and Professional Self-Concept among Operating Nurses (수술실 간호사의 의료기술에 대한 인지와 자기효능감 및 전문직 자아개념에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jeong-Ok;Kim, Hyun-Ju;Cho, Gyoo-Yeong
    • The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study was to investigates the perception on medical technology, self-efficacy, and professional self conception of OR nurses. The data was collected by distributing structured questionnaires to 164 OR nurses in 13 secondary hospitals located in Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do, beginning Apr. 12th to the 24th of 2010, and analyzed by t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient. The correlation between perception on medical technology and professional self conception showed to be positively correlated at r = .222. The correlation between self-efficacy and perception on medical technology showed positive correlation at r = .197. Also, the correlation between self-efficacy and professional self conception was r = .609, showing a relatively high positive correlation. We have observed that the perceptions of nurses on medical technology and their self efficacy have a significant effect in professional self consciousness. Therefore, it is important to develop programs that increase self-efficacy and followed by policies to maintain them.

Relationship Between Dairy Intake and Hospitalization Risk and Disease Severity in Patients With COVID-19

  • Seyed Ali Abbas-Hashemi;Zahra Yari;Samira Soltanieh;Marieh Salavatizadeh;Sara Karimi;Sussan K. Ardestani;Mohammadreza Salehi;Soodeh Razeghi Jahromi;Tooba Ghazanfari;Azita Hekmatdoost
    • Clinical Nutrition Research
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.283-292
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    • 2023
  • The aim of this study was to investigate whether dairy intake was associated with the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease and the probability of hospitalization of patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 141 patients with COVID-19 with an average age of 46.23 ± 15.88 years. The number of men (52.5%) participating in this study was higher than that of women. The association between dairy intake and COVID-19 was evaluated by multivariable logistic regression analysis. The risk of hospitalization in the highest tertile of dairy intake was 31% lower than in the lowest tertile (odds ratio [OR], 0.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.37-1.25, p trend = 0.023). Higher milk and yogurt intake was associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19. Patients in the third tertiles were about 65% (p for trend = 0.014) and 12% (p for trend = 0.050) less likely to be hospitalized than those in the first tertile, respectively. Dairy consumption, especially low-fat ones, was associated with a lower risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 and lower severity of COVID-19.

Lack of Efficacy of Tai Chi in Improving Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  • Yan, Jun-Hong;Pan, Lei;Zhang, Xiao-Min;Sun, Cui-Xiang;Cui, Guang-He
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.15 no.8
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    • pp.3715-3720
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    • 2014
  • Background: It is controversial whether Tai Chi (TC) benefits breast cancer survivors (BCS) on quality of life (QoL). We therefore undertook a meta-analysis to assess this question. Materials and Methods: A computerized search through electronic databases was performed to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The primary outcome was QoL, while secondary outcomes included body mass index (BMI), bone mineral density (BMD), and muscle strength. Results: Five RCTs involving 407 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled standardized mean differences were 0.10 (95% confidence interval (CI): -0.35-0.54) for physical well-being, 0.03 (95%CI: -0.18-0.25) for social/family well-being, 0.24 (95%CI: 0.02-0.45) for emotional well-being, 0.23 (95%CI: -0.03-0.49) for functional well-being, and 0.09 (95%CI: -0.19-0.36) for additional concerns. TC failed to improve BMI, BMD, and muscle strength. Conclusions: There is currently lack of sufficient evidence to support TC improving QoL and other important clinical endpoints.

Suppression of Arsenic Trioxide-induced Apoptosis in HeLa Cells by N-Acetylcysteine

  • Han, Yong Hwan;Kim, Sung Zoo;Kim, Suhn Hee;Park, Woo Hyun
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.18-25
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    • 2008
  • Arsenic trioxide (ATO) can affect many biological functions such as apoptosis and differentiation in various cells. We investigated the involvement of ROS and GSH in ATO-induced HeLa cell death using ROS scavengers, especially N-acetylcysteine (NAC). ATO increased intracellular ${O_2}^{{\cdot}-}$ levels and reduced intracellular GSH content. The ROS scavengers, Tempol, Tiron and Trimetazidine, did not significantly reduce levels of ROS or GSH depletion in ATO-treated HeLa cells. Nor did they reduce the apoptosis induced by ATO. In contrast, treatment with NAC reduced ROS levels and GSH depletion in the ATO-treated HeLa cells and prevented ATO-induced apoptosis. Treatment with exogenous SOD and catalase reduced the depletion of GSH content in ATO-treated cells. Catalase strongly protected the cells from ATO-induced apoptosis. In addition, treatment with SOD, catalase and NAC slightly inhibited the G1 phase accumulation induced by ATO. In conclusion, NAC protects HeLa cells from apoptosis induced by ATO by up-regulating intracellular GSH content and partially reducing the production of ${O_2}^{{\cdot}-}$.

Development of a Biometric Authentication System Based on Electroencephalography (뇌파 기반 개인 인증 시스템 개발)

  • Choi, Ga-Young;Kim, Eun-Ji;Kang, Ye-Na;Park, Su-Bin;Park, Su-Jin;Choi, Soo-In;Hwang, Han-Jeong
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.39 no.1
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    • pp.43-47
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    • 2018
  • Traditional electroencephalography (EEG)-based authentication systems generally use external stimuli that require user attention and relatively long time for authentication. The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of biometric authentication based on EEG without using any external stimuli. Seventeen subjects took part in the experiment and their EEGs were measured while repetitively closing and opening their eyes. For identifying each subject, we calculated inter- and intra-subject cross-correlation using changes in alpha activity (8-13 Hz) during eyes closed as compared to eyes open. In order to optimize the number of recording electrodes, we calculated authentication accuracy by progressively reducing the number of electrodes used in the analysis. Significant increase in alpha activity was observed for all subjects during eyes closed, focusing on occipital areas, and spatial patterns of changed alpha activity were considerably different between the subjects. A mean authentication accuracy of 92.45% was obtained, which was retained over 75% when using only 8 electrodes placed around occipital areas. Our results could demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed novel authentication method based on resting state EEGs.