• 한국자연치유학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.57-61
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• 2020

목적: 본 연구는 갱년기 증상이 있는 50대 여성 대상자들이 족욕을 하였을 때 갱년기 증상 및 수면장애에 미치는 효과를 연구하는 것이 목적이었다. 방법: 12주간 주 3회 족욕요법을 실시한 후에 갱년기 증상의 사전 및 사후 변화를 조사하였다. 결과: 안면홍조, 심장 불편감, 수면 문제, 우울감, 과민성, 불안감, 신체 및 정신적 피로, 성적인 문제, 배뇨문제, 질 건조감, 관절 및 근육 불편감이 있는 대상자는 사전보다 사후에 모두 유의성이 있게 개선되었다(p < .001). 족욕 후에 주관적 수면의 질, 수면 잠복기, 수면 기간, 수면 방해점수, 수면 약물 이용 및 수면 기능장애는 사전보다 사후가 유의하게 감소하였다(p < .001). 습관적 수면 효율성 유의하게 증가하였다. 결론: 대상자들이 족욕 후에 갱년기 증상과 수면의 질이 전반적으로 개선된 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 족욕요법은 갱년기 증상 및 수면 개선에 적합한 자연치유적 요법이라 평가한다.

• 셀메드
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• 제13권14호
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• pp.15.1-15.15
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• 2023

Background and objective: A new formular CPC22 consists of Cynanchum wilfordii root, Pueraria thomsonii flower, and Citrus unshiu peel and has been developed to improve the postmenopausal symptoms. The research intended to evaluate whether CPC22 would regulate bone loss, hot flashes, and dysregulated lipid metabolism in ovariectomized (OVX) postmenopausal mice. Method: The OVX mice were orally administered with CPC22 daily for 7 weeks. Results: CPC22 regulated OVX-induced bon loss by enhancing serum osteoprotegerin, alkaline phosphatase, and osteocalcin levels and diminishing serum receptor-activator of the NF-κB ligand (RANKL), collagen type 1 cross-linked N-telopeptide, and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase levels. As a result of CPC22 treatment, notable decreases in tail skin temperature and rectal temperature were observed, along with diminishment in hypothalamic RANKL and monoamine oxidase A levels and enhancement in hypothalamic serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine, dopamine, 5-HT2A, and estrogen receptor-β levels. CPC22 enhanced levels of serum estrogen and diminished levels of serum follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. CPC22 regulated levels of serum lipid metabolites, including total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Furthermore, CPC22 diminished levels of serum blood urea nitrogen, creatine kinase, alanine transaminase, aspartate aminotransferase, and lactate dehydrogenase and restored vaginal dryness without affecting uterus atrophy index and vagina weights. Conclusion: Therefore, these results indicated that CPC22 improves OVX-induced bone loss, hot flashes, and dysregulated lipid metabolism by compensating for estrogen deficiency without side effects, suggesting that CPC22 may be used for the prevention and treatment of post menopause.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제4권6호
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• pp.522-527
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• 2010

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability and remains so in the future. The aim of this study was to detect the impact of a 6-month diet intervention on cardiovascular risk factors in postmenopausal Iranian women. It was a randomized controlled trial that carried out in the East Health Clinic in Ahvaz-Iran. This study started on June 2007 and was completed on May 2008. A total 64 healthy postmenopausal women recruited and randomly assigned to the intervention group (35) and control (29). Over the six months follow-up, the intervention group received five educational sessions (two face to face and three lecture discussion classes with slide demonstration) at the first month. These sessions were about menopause, cardiovascular disease and healthy diet. Every participant in the intervention group received one face to face education session at the $3^{rd}$ month, and also received a telephone call at the end of each month starting with the second month to remain on the diet. Pre-intervention and post-intervention anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, blood lipids and dietary intake were assessed. Data analyzed using the SPSS version 15. Descriptive (means and SD), univariate (paired-t test, Chi-Square and Independent T-test) and multivariate (GLM Repeated Measure) statistics were used. Participants in the diet group had significantly lower weight (-0.9 kg), body mass index (-0.4 $kg/m^2$), and fasting blood sugar (-4.5 mg/dl). The diet group significantly increased their daily intake of fiber (+2.3 g, P=0.05), decreased their intake of sodium (-28 mg, P=0.04), and consumption of fruit and vegetable ${\geq}$ 5 serving a day (80%, P=0.03) compared to the control group. Post menopausal women are at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease. Healthy diet using educational intervention can be an effective means of reducing cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권17호
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• pp.7467-7472
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• 2015

Background: Breast cancer is known to be one of the most prevalent cancers among women in both developing and developed countries. The incidence of breast cancer in Pakistan has increased dramatically within the last few years and is the second country after Israel in Asia to have highest proportional cases of breast cancer. However, there are limited data for breast cancer available in the literature from Pakistan. Objectives: The study was conducted to bring to light the common clinical presentation of breast cancer and to evaluate the frequency of established risk factors in breast carcinoma patients and furthermore to compare the findings between premenopausal and postmenopausal women in Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A 6 months (from July 2012 to Dec 2012) cross sectional survey was conducted in Surgical and Oncology Units of Civil Hospital, Karachi. Data were collected though a well developed questionnaire from 105 female patients diagnosed with carcinoma of breast and analyzed using SPSS version 17. Institutional ethical approval was obtained prior to data collection. Results: Out of 105 patients, 43 were premenopausal and 62 were postmenopausal, 99 being married. Mean age at diagnosis was $47.8{\pm}12.4years$. A painless lump was the most frequent symptom, notived by 77.1%(n=81). Some 55.2% (n=58) patients had a lump in the right breast and 44.8%(n=47) in the left breast. In the majority of cases, the lump was present in upper outer quadrant 41.9% (n=44). Mean period of delay from appearance of symptoms to consulting a doctor was $5.13{\pm}4.8months$, from the shortest 1 month to the longest 36 months. Long delay (> 3 months) was the most frequent figure 41.9%. Considering overall risk factors most frequent were first pregnancy after 20 years of age (41%), physical breast trauma (28.6%), lack of breast feeding(21.9%), and early menarche <11 years (19%), followed by null parity (16.2%), consumption of high fat diet (15.2%), family history of breast cancer or any other cancer in first degree relatives (9.5% and 13.3%, respectively). Some of the less common factors were late menopause >54 years (8.6%), use of oral contraceptive pills (10.5%), use of hormone replacement therapy (4.7%),smoking (4.7%) and radiation (0.96%). Significant differences (p<0.005) were observed between pre and post menopausal women regarding history of physical breast trauma, practice of breast feeding and parity. Conclusions: A painless lump was the most frequent clinical presentation noted. Overall age at first child > 20 years, physical breast trauma, lack of breast feeding, early menarche <11 were the most frequent risk factors. Physical breast trauma, lower parity, a trend for less breast feeding had more significant associations with pre-menopausal than post-menopausal onset. Increase opportunity of disease prevention can be obtained through better understanding of clinical presentation and risk factors important in the etiology of breast cancer.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.393-402
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• 2013

본 연구는 국민건강영양조사 제5기 1차년도(2010) 원시 자료를 활용하여 비타민 D와 치주질환의 관계를 파악하고자 하였다. 주요변수의 결측 및 당뇨와 골다공증 유병자를 제외하고 최종 1,327명을 연구대상자로 PASW Statistics 18.0 프로그램을 이용하여 분석하였으며, 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 전체(50세 이상) 대상자에서, 비타민 D와 치주질환의 관계는 유의하지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 2. 폐경(양측난소절제술 포함) 여성에서, 비타민 D 결핍 그룹1 (<10)은 충분 그룹(${\geq}30$)에 비해서 치주질환에 걸릴 가능성이 6.66배 높게 나타났다(OR, 6.66; 95% CI, 1.004~44.19). 이상의 결과로 보아 비타민 D와 치주질환은 폐경여성(양측난소절제술 받은 여성 포함)에서 유의미한 음의 상관관계를 갖는 것으로 확인된 바, 치주질환 예방 및 관리 시 이러한 점이 고려되어야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.225-237
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship among the health promoting behaviors, self-reported climacteric symptoms and depression on a cross-sectional survey desist The subjects were 108 middle-aged women who were nonhystrectomized and ranged in age from 40 to 60. They were selected in Seoul and Kyoung-ki province. Korea. Data were collected from Oct. 25 to Nov. 10, 1997 by a structured Questionnaire. The instrument used for this study was the revised Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile(HPLP) developed by Walker, Sechrist and Pender, revised Climacteric Symptoms Scale developed by Chi, Sung Ai, and the Beck's Depression Inventory(BID). The data were analyzed by the SPSS /PC$^{＋}$ program using t-test, ANOVA and Scheffe test as a post hoc and Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The results of the study were as follows ; 1. The mean score of health promoting behaviors was low(2.42$\pm$0.35). There were statistically significant difference in the score of health promoting behaviors according to the educational background. family income, marital satisfaction, and whether or not taking a restoraitve food(t ＝－2.07, F＝2.60~7.57, p＜0.05). 2. The mean score of self-reported climacteric symptoms was 1.69 ; 99% of middle-aged women had symptoms. There were statistically significant difference in the score of middle-aged women's self-reported climacteric symptoms according to the age, number of children, educational background, occupation, family income, marital satisfaction, whether or not receiving hormone replacement therapy(HRT) or consultation experience with a professional, and perceived health status(t＝－2.04~3.69. F＝2.87~11.63, p＜0.05). 3. The mean score of depression was 10.84. There were statistically significant differences in the score of the depression according to the age, number of children, educational background, occupation, marital satisfaction, whether or not receiving menopausal treatment or consultation by a professional, and perceived health status(t ＝－2.25~3.00, F＝3.50~9.24, p＜0.05). 4. Women's degree of health promoting behaviors was a negative correlation with the degree of climacteric symptoms(r＝－0.19, p＝0.03) and the degree of depression(r＝－0.23, p＝0.01). The degree of climacteric stmptoms was a positive correlation with the degree of depression(r＝0.64 p＝0.01). In conclusion. health promoting behavior should be considered when developing nursing strategies for middle-aged women. especially when dealing with climacteric symptoms and depression.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.5257-5261
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• 2012

Background: High incidence of breast cancer and its fatal effect has reached an alarming stage across the globe, including the third world countries. Many factors have been reported to be associated with the development of breast cancer but detailed structural and functional information is missing. CA 15-3 is one of the known potential tumor marker of breast cancer; however little is known about structure and functional site of this protein. Present study aims to investigate the functional role of CA 15-3 in breast cancer, especially in development and metastasis. Material and Methods: Hundred female breast cancer patients confirmed by histopathological reports were included in the study. Their physiological characters were recorded in a performa. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique was used to estimate serum CA 15-3 level. Immunohistochemistry was done for estrogen (ER), progesterone (PR) and Her2/neu receptors expression. Results: The study revealed the details of physiological characteristics of female breast cancer. Mean age was $37.72{\pm}5.99$ and $55.05{\pm}7.28$ years and serum CA 15-3 (MUC1) level was $60.47{\pm}8.59$ and $63.17{\pm}4.58$ U/ml in pre and post-menopause respectively, and both groups of women had sedentary life style. Their receptor status especially of progesterone, estrogen and HER-2/neu were positive in 50% of premenopausal women and 65% of postmenopausal women. Conclusion: There are multiple physiological factors promoting breast cancer. High serum CA 15-3 level and hormonal imbalance of ER, PR and Her2/neu appears to be the main cause of breast cancer. It may be possible that the functional sites of these proteins may be altered which may increase the chances of metastasis in breast cancer.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2010

Purpose: These studies were undertaken to evaluate the anti-oxidative and neuroprotective effects of Gamisoyo-san(GMSYS). Materials and Methods: We studied the antioxidant effects of GMSYS by assessing the DPPH free radical and the ABTS radical cation inhibition activities, the total polyphenolic contents(TPC). To evaluate the effects of GMSYS in the human neuroblastoma cells, we measured the cell viabilities in SH-SY5Y cells treated with GMSYS. Then we observed the protective effects of GMSYS against 6-OHDA induced neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y cells. To confirm the neuroprotective effects of GMSYS in the primary culture of mesencephalic dopaminergic cells, we counted the TH-immunopositive cells and measured the NO and TNF-$\alpha$ after the treatment of GMSYS and 6-OHDA. Results: The DPPH free radical and the ABTS radical cation inhibition activities were increased in a dose dependent manner and the IC50 were $133.60{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ and $106.20{\mu}g/m{\ell}$, respectively. The TPC was 0.78%. There were no differences between the various concentrations of GMSYS and the control in the cell viability of SH-SY5Y cells. The neuroprotective effects of GMSYS were shown in the co-treatment group at the low concentrations of $25{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ and the post-treatment group at all concentrations. After the treatment of GMSYS and 6-OHDA in the primary culture of dopaminergic cells, the TH-immunopositive cells were significantly increased in $0.2{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of GMSYS than the 6-OHDA group. The NO and TNF-$\alpha$ were significantly decreased in $0.2{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of GMSYS than the 6-OHDA group. Conclusions: This study shows that GMSYS has the antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, especially in the mesencephalic dopaminergic cells. We suggest that GMSYS could be useful for the treatment of postmenopausal depression related with the degeneration of dopamine neuron.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.121-129
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• 2020

치매가 진행되면서 인지기능 저하로 인해 기억력 감퇴, 언어능력 저하, 시공간 파악능력 저하, 판단력 저하가 오게 되어 일상생활과 관련된 과제들을 수행하는데 어려움이 발생하게 된다. 경도인지장애를 동반한 치매 환자들을 위한 지역사회 기반 비 약물적 중재치료는 인지, 운동치료, 예술과 같은 활동을 포함 작업, 운동, 오락치료가 있고, 환자들의 삶의 질, 라이프케어의 증진에 영향을 준다. 본 연구는 라이프케어 증진을 위한 후마네트 운동 프로그램이 노인의 인지기능, 우울기능에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자, 경기도에 소재한 데이케어센터에서 실험군 15명, 대조군 15명을 8주간 실시하였다. 두 집단간에 지남력, 기억회상, 주의집중 및 계산, 우울기능에 유의한 차이가 있었고, 기억등록, 언어기능, 이해 및 판단에는 유의한 결과를 얻지 못하였다. 후마네트 운동은 치매 노인에게 인지기능 향상과, 우울기능에 효과가 있다고 판단되었다. 집안 내 생활이 많아지고, 운동기능, 우울기능, 인지기능이 감소될 수 있는 노인, 치매, 경도인지장애 환자들을 대상으로 라이프케어 증진을 위한 후마네트 운동 프로그램을 적용할 수 있는 방안을 마련하고 그 효과를 반복 측정하는 연구를 제언한다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권11호
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• pp.457-466
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• 2021

본 연구는 갱년기 여성들에게 취약하다고 알려진 기억력과 주의집중력, 언어기능을 증진시키기 위해 개발된 모바일 앱 기반 인지훈련 프로그램의 효과를 규명하고자 하였다. 기억력 저하를 호소하는 만 40세에서 60세 사이의 갱년기 여성 40명을 대상으로 실시하였다. 모바일 앱 기반의 인지훈련은 8주간의 프로그램으로 회기당 20~30분, 3회/주 수행하여 총 24회기였다. 조사는 기초조사를 포함한 사전조사와 사후조사로 진행되었다. 연구변수는 객관적 인지기능(전반적 인지기능, 기억력, 주의집중력, 언어기능)과 주관적 인지기능, 삶의 질이었다. 연구결과 전반적 인지기능(t=-8.688, p<.001)과 기억력(t=-4.765, p<.001), 주의집중력 정반응수(t=-7.293, p<.001), 언어기능 중 고빈도 단어에 대한 정반응수(Z=-2.179, p=.036), 저빈도 단어에 대한 정반응수(Z=-2.737, p=.009), 삶의 질(t=-3.358, p=.002)은 모두 통계적으로 유의하였으나 주관적 인지기능은 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 기능성 앱을 통해 제공되었된 인지훈련 프로그램은 인지기능을 향상시키는데 도움을 주었으며 전문가의 개입 없이도 가정에서 접근하기 쉬운 인지 중재도구로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.