• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.546-554
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• 2021

Background: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension often occur together, amplifying cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and emphasizing the need for a multitargeted treatment approach. American ginseng (AG) and Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) species could improve glycemic control via complementary mechanisms. Additionally, a KRG-inherent component, ginsenoside Rg3, may moderate blood pressure (BP). Our objective was to investigate the therapeutic potential of coadministration of Rg3-enriched Korean Red Ginseng (Rg3-KRG) and AG, added to standard of care therapy, in the management of hypertension and cardiometabolic risk factors in type-2 diabetes. Methods: Within a randomized controlled, parallel design of 80 participants with type-2 diabetes (HbA1c: 6.5-8%) and hypertension (systolic BP: 140-160 mmHg or treated), supplementation with either 2.25 g/day of combined Rg3-KRG + AG or wheat-bran control was assessed over a 12-wk intervention period. The primary endpoint was ambulatory 24-h systolic BP. Additional endpoints included further hemodynamic assessment, glycemic control, plasma lipids and safety monitoring. Results: Combined ginseng intervention generated a mean ± SE decrease in primary endpoint of 24-h systolic BP (-3.98 ± 2.0 mmHg, p = 0.04). Additionally, there was a greater reduction in HbA1c (-0.35 ± 0.1% [-3.8 ± 1.1 mmol/mol], p = 0.02), and change in blood lipids: total cholesterol (-0.50 ± 0.2 mmol/l, p = 0.01), non-HDL-C (-0.54 ± 0.2 mmol/l, p = 0.01), triglycerides (-0.40 ± 0.2 mmol/l, p = 0.02) and LDL-C (-0.35 ± 0.2 mmol/l, p = 0.06) at 12 wks, relative to control. No adverse safety outcomes were observed. Conclusion: Coadministration of Rg3-KRG + AG is an effective addon for improving BP along with attaining favorable cardiometabolic outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Ginseng derivatives may offer clinical utility when included in the polypharmacy and lifestyle treatment of diabetes. Clinical trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov identifier, NCT01578837;

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.91-101
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• 2009

Objectives: Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic disease of the bone, and is one of the most important major public health problems world wide. It is more occurred in female than male, but as the osteoporosis of men is increasing, therefore bone fractures of men are increasing. So we investigated the factors which are related to Bone Mineral Density(BMD) of male for prevention of osteoporosis. Methods: We measured the Bone Mineral Density(BMD) of lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) and femoral neck in 5198 male, using dual energy X-ray absorptionmetry(DEXA; DPX-alpha). And then we analysed the 8 factors - age group, bone mass index(BMI), amount of smoking, drinking, exercise, and fast blood sugar, gastric disease, thyroid disease - which are related to BMD of male. Results: 1. In age group according to ${\ll}$Hwangjaenaekyong Somun, 黃帝內徑 素問${\gg}$, T-score was the highest at 17-24(三八歲) years group and decreased rapidly after 57-64(八八歲) years group in both lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) and femoral neck. Therefore we concluded that T-score of male in lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) and femoral neck change according to age group in ${\ll}$Hwangjaenaekyong Somun, 黃帝內徑 素問${\gg}$. 2. In BMI(body mass index), T-score of lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) and femoral neck were the highest in obese group than non-obese group. In comparison of age group according to BMI, T-score of lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) was significant difference in 17-72 years group and T-score of femoral neck was in 25-72 years group. 3. In exercise, T-score of lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) and femoral neck was increasing as exercising more. In comparison of age group according to exercise, Both T -score of lumbar spine and femoral neck were significant difference in 25-72 years old. 4. T-score of lumbar spine($L_2$-$L_4$) was the highest in men who have taken exercise daily, and T-score of femoral neck was the highest in men who have taken exercise 1-3 times for a week. Conclusions : The age group in ${\ll}$Hwangjaenaekyong Somun, 黃帝內徑 素問${\gg}$ is related to BMD of men. And risk factors - BMI, exercise - are related to BMD of men. Therefore we expect that this study will help for prevention of osteoporosis of men.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.287-294
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• 2014

담석은 담도계의 가장 흔한 질환으로 최근 우리나라에서 콜레스테롤 담석의 비율이 증가하고 있으며 그 대표적인 위험인자로는 연령, 여성, 비만 등이 거론되고 있다. 본 연구는 건강검진자를 대상으로 최근 3년간의 담석의 유병률 및 위험인자를 알아보고자 하였다. 2011년 1월에서 2013년 12월까지 대구지역 종합검진전문병원에서 건강검진을 받은 4,696명을 대상으로 성별과 연령별 분표를 조사하고 키와 몸무게, 공복혈당과 간기능 및 기본 지질 검사를 하였고, 초음파 검사를 통해 담낭의 담석을 진단하였다. 체질량 지수에 따라 저체중, 정상체중, 과다체중, 비만 집단으로 나누었고, 공복혈당 수치는 미국 당뇨 협회에서 제시한 당뇨병의 진단 기준에 따라 분류하였다. 간기능 수치는 본원에서 사용하는 간기능 정상치를 참조하여 대상군을 나누고 지질 수치는 NCEP APTIII에 따라 분류하였다. 분석결과 담석이 발견된 경우는 148명(3.15%)으로 남자 84명(1.79%), 여자 64명(1.36%)으로 남자에서 더 높았으나 성별 간 유병률은 차이는 없었다. 연령별 유병률은 40대 이하 1.84%, 40대 3.38%, 50대 이상 4.66%로 담석이 없는 집단에 비해서 유의하게 높았다(p<0.003). 또한 담낭 담석으로 판명된 대상자의 신체검사 상 고지혈분류 항목에서 비정상군은 Total-cholesterol 52명으로 가장 많았고, LDL-cholesterol 39명, Triglyceride가 36명, HDL-cholesterol 19명이였다. 단변량 분석을 시행한 결과 연령, 공복혈당, 체질량지수는 담석의 유병률과 의미 있는 상관관계를 보였고, 다중 로지스틱 회귀분석에서도 연령, 체질량지수가 담석증의 독립적인 위험인자로 선정되었다. 결론적으로 비록 담석이 대사증후군과의 관계에서 나타나지 않았지만 이를 규명하기 위해서는 건강검진 대상자뿐만 아니라 일반 국민을 대상으로 한 추가적인 연구가 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.577-586
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• 2009

Aging is associated with decreased energy expenditure, thermogenesis and energy requirements. Maintenance of physical fitness of the elderly has been reported to reduce the rate at which the basal metabolic rate, muscle strength, skeletal muscle mass and bone density deteriorate. Skeletal muscle disease is known to increase the risk of physical disability and psychological problems. This study was conducted to investigate changes in disability, emotional problems, body compositions, obesity indices and nutrient intake levels according to physical fitness with the elderly in rural areas. According to the results, physical fitness was negatively related with Activities of Daily Living(ADL, p<0.05), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living(IADL, p<0.001), Body Mass Index(BMI, p<0.001) and abdominal obesity(p<0.05), while it showed a positive correlation with the General Self Efficacy Scale(GSES)(p<0.001) and nutrient intake(p<0.05). When changes in these factors were compared according to the range of quartile of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale(FAB Scale), GSES(Q1=35.3, Q2=43.5, Q3=53.2, Q4=51.9, p<0.001), BMI(Q1=36.1%, Q2=34.7%, Q3=33.2%, Q4=28.6%, p<0.01), abdominal obesity(Q1=1.02, Q2=0.99, Q3=0.97, Q4=0.94, p<0.001) and nutrient intake(Q1=71.1%, Q2=75.4%, Q3=80.6%, Q4=80.2%, p<0.05) differed significantly. Taken together, these results suggested that better physical fitness would lead to a reduction in negative factors including physical disability and obesity indices, but to an increase in positive factors such as GSES and nutrient intake. The results of this study are expected to be used as basic data for the development of programs to promote the health of the elderly in a local society.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.83-95
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• 2017

This study examined the socioeconomic factors that affect self-rated health (SRH) in healthy adults, and the relationship of SRH to health-related habits, serum biochemical indices, and nutritional intakes. Subjects consisted of 1,154 healthy adults without any known disease, aged 19 to 65 years (average age of 36.7), whose information was obtained from the 2013 Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey data. Of these subjects, 73 rated themselves as 'very healthy,' 460 indicated that they were 'healthy,' 568 self-identified as 'ordinary', and 53 put themselves in the 'unhealthy' category. The proportion of subjects who chose 'unhealthy' was significantly increased with higher frequencies of disruptions in their daily lives (p<0.05), regret after drinking (p<0.05), smoking (p<0.001), and higher levels of stress (p<0.001). On the other hand, the proportion of subjects reported as 'very healthy' was significantly higher with regular intense (p<0.001) or moderate physical activities (p<0.05), regular walking (p<0.05), a perception of being 'normal' in their body image (p<0.01), a decrease of body weight more than 3 kg in the past year (p<0.05), and without risk factors for metabolic syndrome (p<0.05). Serum triglyceride level was lower, and 25-(OH) vitamin D content was significantly higher, in the 'very healthy' group as compared to the 'unhealthy' group (p<0.05). Dietary fiber and vitamin C intakes were significantly higher in the 'very healthy' group than 'unhealthy' group (p<0.05). The overall results suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, non-smoking, good stress management, and higher intakes of fiber and vitamin C, may be potential factors that affect one's positive perception of health.

• 운동과학
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.111-120
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• 2012

본 연구는 복부비만 여성을 대상으로 운동 트레이닝을 통해 심폐체력의 반응의 차이가 심혈관계 위험요인 및 아디포싸이토카인 분비 및 유전자 발현에 미치는 영향을 알아보는 데 그 목적이 있다. 본 연구는 운동 트레이닝 실시 후 심폐체력 향상의 유무를 이용하여 복부비만 여성 총 48명을 운동-반응 집단(n=34)과 운동-비반응 집단(n=14)으로 나누었다. 운동 트레이닝은 주당 1200kcal를 소모하도록 설계되었으며, 중등도-활발한 운동강도, 걷기나 간단한 조깅의 형태로 12주간 실시하였다. 측정 변인으로 실험 참가 전, 후에 신체조성, 혈압, 심폐체력, 혈중지질, 글루코스, 인슐린 그리고 유리지방산을 측정하였으며, 혈중 아디포싸이토카인과 복부지방 아디포싸이토카인 유전자 발현을 분석하였다. 본 연구의 결과 운동 트레이닝 후 두 집단 모두 비만지표에서 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하였지만, 허리둘레(p=0.040), 체지방률(p=0.031) 그리고 중성지방(p=0.023)과 수축기 혈압(0.046)은 운동-반응 집단과 운동-비반응 집단에서 상호작용 효과를 보였다. 혈중 렙틴은 두 집단에서 상호작용 효과(p=0.022)가 나타났으나 복부지방 렙틴 유전자는 두 집단 모두에서 트레이닝 후(p<0.001)에 유의하게 감소하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합해보면 12주간 운동 트레이닝 실시 후 심폐체력의 향상을 보인 운동-반응 집단은 운동-비반응 집단에 비해 심혈관계 질환 위험요소와 아디포싸이토카인 분비 및 유전자 발현에 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 또한 운동 트레이닝 실시 후 심폐체력의 개선이 없었던 운동-비반응 집단에서도 비만지표와 혈중 렙틴 및 렙틴 유전자 발현이 감소되는 것을 살펴봤을 때 규칙적인 운동 자체가 비록 심폐체력의 개선이 없더라도 인간의 건강상의 이점을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 심폐체력이 향상되지 않더라도 규칙적인 운동 은 비만 관련 위험요인의 감소 및 예방에 좋은 영향을 주는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.153-159
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• 2012

Licorice is a very useful herbal medicine frequently prescribed, but glycyrrhizin, one of its components, can cause pseudoaldosteronism presenting hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and hypertension as a result of prolonging a biological half-life of systemic steroid by strongly inhibiting the enzyme $11{\beta}$-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2. The risk factors for this side effect are still unclear. Here, 479 hospitalized patients taking herbal medicines including licorice for more than five days were recruited to analyze their serum potassium levels, under following parameters ; age and gender of patient, dose and period of licorice, disease state such as hypertension and with or without diuretics. They were divided into the non-occurrence group (over 3.5 mEq/L) and the occurrence group (under 3.5 mEq/L) of hypokalemia based on serum potassium levels during hospitalization. The average ages of the non-occurrence group and the occurrence group were $52.6{\pm}17.8$ and $68{\pm}10.5$, respectively (p < 0.001). But there were no noticeable differences in the daily dose of licorice, days of taking, and total dose between groups. Regression analysis showed that odd ratio of age (>60) and taking diuretics inducing hypokalemia was 3.5 (95%CI 1.5-8.1), 4.6 (95%CI 2.0-10.9) that indicates significant correlation with hypokalemia. Based upon this analysis, it is imperative to monitor regularly the risk of pseudoaldosteronism or hypokalemia not only when administered licorice of high dose for long period but also when combined it with diuretics causing hypokalemia to the elderly patients over 60 year old.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.677-682
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• 2013

Impaired glucose tolerance(IGT) & Impaired fasting glucose(IFG) were standardized in 1979 by the National Diabetes Data Group and the World Health Organization as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The main clinical significance of IGT & IFG shows some risk factors on type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and component of the metabolic syndrome. In 1997, the American Diabetes Association(ADA) proposed the new classification and diagnostic criteria for diabetes, which wss striction on the diagnostic baseline of Diabetes from 140 mg/dl to 126 mg/dl. This is because that the early diagnosis and treatments can prevent chronic complications. In the oriental medicine, Gamiyookmigihwang-tang has been using for the treatments of Diabetes including IGT & IFG; however, there have not been enough studies about the effect of the glycemic control objectively. So clinical studies have been performed on a mild DM(Diabetes Mellitus) patient with IGT and IFG in order to investigate whether there is hypoglycemic effect of Gamiyookmigihwang-tang. Prior to the study, for two weeks fasting blood sugar(FBS) and postprandial 2hrs(PP2hrs) glucose were checked. in addition ECG, T-cholesterol, TG, HbA1c levels were measured; then, Gamiyookmigihwang-tang has administrated for 4 weeks. and FBS, PP2hrs, T-cholesterol, TG, HbA1c were measured again after the herb medicine treatment. FBS, PP2hrs glucose levels and other measuring levels (T-cholesterol, TG, HbA1c) were decreased by the administration of Gamiyookmigihwang-tang. Gamiyookmigihwang-tang has hypoglycemic effects on a mild DM patient with IGT and IFG.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.134-142
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• 1996

Diabetes carries an increased risk of atherosclerotic disease that is not fully explained by known car-diovascular risk factors. There is accumulating evidence that advanced glycation of structural proteins, and oxidation and glycation of circulating lipoproteins, are implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetic ather-osclerosis. Reactions involving glycation and oxidation of proteins and lipids are believed to contribute to atherogenesis. Glycation, the nonenzymatic binding of glucose to protein molecules, can increase the ather-ogenic potential of certain plasma constituents, including low density lipoptotein(LDL). Glycation of LDL is significant increased in diabetic patients compared with normal subjects, even in the presence of good glycemic control. Metabolic abnormalities associated with glycation of LDL include diminished recognition of LDL by the classic LDL receptor; increased covalent binding of LDL in vessel walls ; enhanced uptake of LDL by the macrophages, thus stimulating foam cell formation ; increased platelet aggregation; formation of LDL-immune complexes ; and generation of oxygen free radicals, resulting on oxidative damage to both the lipid and protein components of LDL and to any nearby macromolecules. Oxidized lipoproteins are characterzied by cytotoxicity, potent stimulation of foam cell formation by macrophages, and procoagulant effects. Combined glycation and oxidation, "glycoxidation" occurs when oxidative reactions affect the initial products of glycation, and results in irreversible structural alterations of proteins. Glycoxidation is of greatest significance in long lived proteins such as collagen. In these proteins, glycoxidation products, believed to be atherogenic, accumulate with advancing age : in diabetes, their rate of accumulate is accelerated. Inhibition of glycation, oxidation and glycoxidation may form the basis of future antiaterogenic strategies in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals.dividuals.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권5호
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• pp.1153-1159
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• 2022

긴머리확장증은 확장, 연장 및 구불구불한 형태의 대뇌동맥을 특징으로 하는 드문 질환이다. 주요 병리기전은 내탄력판의 파괴로 알려져 있으며, 위험요인으로 고령, 만성 고혈압, 그리고 대사성 질환 등이 있다. 긴머리확장증은 주로 후순환계의 척추뇌기저동맥을 침범하는 것으로 알려져 있으나, 전순환계, 특히 전대뇌동맥에 이환되는 경우도 있다. 긴머리확장증이 전순환계와 후순환계를 모두 침범한 사례는 아직 국내에 보고된 바가 없다. 이에 우리는 기저 질환이 없는 젊은 여자 환자에서 전순환계와 후순환계가 모두 이환된 매우 희귀한 형태의 긴머리확장증 사례를 현저한 영상 소견을 토대로 보고하고자 한다.