• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.836-845
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• 1999

연구배경 : 수면 무호흡증 환자는 대부분 비만이 동반되고 비만은 수면 무호흡증 발병의 중요한 원인으로 알려져 있다. 또한 체중을 줄임으로써 무호흡 횟수 및 심부정맥의 감소와 동맥혈 산소포화가 향상된다는 사실이 알려지면서 체중조절을 중요한 치료방법으로 생각하게 되었다. 그러나 지금까지 비만에 대한 다양한 치료방법이 시도되었으나 결과는 만족스럽지 못하다. 저자들은 체내에너지 대사의 대부분을 차지하는 안정시 에너지대사의 변화를 관찰하고 수면다원검사에서 측정한 수면무호흡증의 중증도와 안정시 에너지소모량과의 상관관계를 규명하여 무호흡의 중증도가 안정시 에너지대사에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 또한 수면 무호흡증에서 혈중 leptin 농도를 측정하여 수면 무호흡의 중증도와 leptin과의 상관관계를 알아보기 위하여 이 연구를 수행하였다. 방 법 : 수면 중 무호흡 증상을 주소로 내원하여 수면무호흡증으로 진단 받은 환자 중 신체질량지수가 $25\;kg/m^2$ 이상인 39례와 비슷한 비만도를 보이며 수면무호흡이 없었던 45례를 대상으로 수면다원검사를 실시하고 안정시 에너지소모량은 ventilated hood system을 이용하여 indirect calorimetry로 측정하였다. 수면무호흡증과 대조군에서 혈중 leptin 농도는 human leptin kit를 사용하여 측정하였다. 결 과 : 수면무호흡증은 대조군보다 안정시 에너지소모량의 예측치와 측정치가 유의하게 높았으나, 안정시 에너지 소모량 백분율은 차이가 없었다. 안정시 에너지소모량은 수면무호흡증의 중증도와 관계 있는 무호흡지수, 무호흡 저호흡지수 및 최저 동맥혈 산소포화도 등과도 상관관계는 없었다. 수면무호흡증에서 혈중 leptin 농도는 무호흡지수, 무호흡 저호흡지수 및 최저 동맥혈 산소포화도와 상관관계가 있었으나, 안정시 에너지소모량과 상관관계는 없었다. 결 론 : 이상의 결과로 수면무호흡증에서 안정시 에너지대사가 감소되어 있지 않았으며 수면무호흡증에서 leptin은 안정시 에너지소모에 관여하여 지방을 조절하기보다는 식이를 조절함으로써 체지방을 조절할 것으로 생각한다. 수면무호흡증에서 무호흡의 정도가 심할수록 혈중 leptin 농도가 높았으며 이는 수면무호흡증에 동반된 비만과 관계가 있을 것으로 생각하며, 수면무호흡증에서 leptin 농도와 무호흡의 중증도와의 관계에 대해서는 더 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각한다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.172-180
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• 1997

본 연구는 수술전일 수면제 필요군의 특성을 파악하고 수면제의 필요성에 기여하는 변인들의 상대적인 중요성을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구자는 수술이 예정된 환자들의 병록지를 검토한 후 반구조적 면담을 시행하였다. 또한 환자에게는 불안, 우울, 통증의 정도를 측정하는 자가평가 질문지와 수면 전 후 설문지를 작성토록 하였다. 설문지에 성실히 응답한 167 명의 환자를 수술당일 기상 후 지난 밤 수면제의 복용이 필요했다고 판단하는 환자군(수면제 필요군)과 필요하지 않았다고 판단한 군(수면제 불필요군)으로 분류한 다음, 양군간에 인구통계학적 특성, 임상적 특성, 수면에 영향을 줄 수 있는 가능한 인자, 심리적 특성, 수술전 주간 상태와 야간 수면 등을 비교하였다. 양군간에 유의한 차이를 보인 변인들에 대해서는 수면제 필요군을 특징짓는 변인들의 예측기여도를 측정하기 위해 판별분석을 하였다. 연구결과는 수면제 필요군과 불필요군 간에 인구통계학적 특성 및 임상적 특성은 차이가 없었다. 그러나 병실환경에 대한 만족도는 수면제 필요군에서 불필요군에 비해 낮았다. 심리적 특성에서 불안의 정도는 양군간에 차이가 없는 반면에, 우울과 통증의 정도는 수면제 필요군이 불필요군에 비해 더 심하였다. 수술전일의 야간 수면에서도 수면제 필요군이 취침 전 수면에 대한 기대가 더 부정적이었고, 실제로 다음날 아침 전일의 수면을 더 불량하게 평가하였다. 판별분석의 결과, '수면에 대한 기대도'와 '통증'이 수면제 필요성을 판별하는 중요한변인이었다. 이상의 결과로 수술전일의 불면을 개선하기 위한 수면제나 진통제의 투여는 치료자의 판단이나 다른 객관적인 지표보다는 수면제의 필요성에 대한 환자 자신의 주관적인 의견이 더 중시되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Sleep Medicine
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2018

Objectives: To assess the effect and safety of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) in primary chronic insomnia. Methods: A one-month, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial was performed. A total of 7 patients with primary chronic insomnia received tDCS using anodal (n=3), cathodal (n=2), or sham stimulation (n=2). They were followed up at 1 week and 1 month after treatment. The primary outcome measures included improvement in total sleep time (TST), sleep latency (SL), and sleep efficiency (SE) at 1 month follow-up. Results: TST and SE were improved with tDCS at 1 month follow-up in all patients (100%) of the anodal group, one (50%) of the cathodal group, and one (50%) of the sham group. tDCS improved SL at 1 month follow-up in two patients (67%) of the anodal group, one (50%) of the cathodal group, and none (0%) of the sham group. With respect to adverse events, transient itching sensation occurred in one patient of the anodal group. None of the other groups reported adverse events. Conclusions: Our results suggest that tDCS may be effective and safe for treatment of primary chronic insomnia. A larger controlled study needs to be further investigated.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.205-216
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• 2024

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Mindfulness & Loving Beingness (M&L) psychotherapy combined with traditional Korean medicine in treating acute sleep disorders in patients hospitalized following traffic accidents. Methods: We applied traditional Korean medicine treatments in conjunction with various mindfulness meditation techniques from M&L therapy, including Resource Mindfulness and Nourishment Brief Therapy. This study was conducted on three patients who reported acute sleep disorder symptoms on the first day of hospitalization following a traffic accident. The effectiveness of these interventions was assessed using the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5-K), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), EuroQol 5-Dimension (EQ-5D), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC). Results: ISI and PCL-5-K scores showed significant improvements after treatment, indicating reduced sleep disturbances and stress symptoms. Additionally, EQ-5D and PGIC scores were enhanced, reflecting an overall improvement in quality of life. Conclusions: This study suggests that integrating M&L therapy with traditional Korean medicine could significantly improve symptoms in patients with acute sleep disorders following traffic accidents.

• Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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• 제35권
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• pp.17.1-17.6
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• 2023

The current 52-hour workweek in South Korea consists of 40 hours of regular work and 12 hours of overtime. Although the average working hours in South Korea is declining, it is still 199 hours longer than the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development average of 1,716 hours per year. In view to this, the South Korean government has now proposed to reform the workweek, mainly intending to increase the workweek to 69 hours when the workload is heavy. This reform, by increasing the labor intensity due to long working hours, goes against the global trend of reducing work hours for a safe and healthy working environment. Long working hours can lead to increased cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, industrial accidents, mental health problems, and safety accidents due to lack of concentration. In conclusion, the Korean government's working hour reform plan can have a negative impact on workers' health, and therefore it should be thoroughly reviewed and modified.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.802-813
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• 2018

This case report describes a patient with olivopontocerebellar atrophy accompanied by sleep disorder and gait disturbance whose condition was improved by treatment with Korean medicine. The 61-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with olivopontocerebellar atrophy (Multiple Systemic Atrophy-Cerebellum), was admitted to hospital twice and treated with Korean medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine) and rehabilitation. The Korean medicine was Gwibiondam-tang-gami and Jaeumgeonbi-tang-gami. Clinical symptoms were assessed by the Modified Bathel index, functional independent measurement, Berg balance scale, and Unified Multiple System Atrophy rating scale. A brain MRI at the one-year follow up after onset showed similar progress but clinical symptoms were improved after treatment, and the evaluation index score increased. Multiple system atrophy, a type of degenerative neurological disease, has no targeted treatment. In this situation, although this report describes a single case, Korean medicine treatment could provide a meaningful improvement in the sleep disturbance and gait disorder symptoms of patients with olivopontocerebellar atrophy.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.235-248
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• 2016

Objectives: The aim of this review was to investigate whether evidence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) was reflected in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for insomnia based on relevant clinical trials. Methods: We conducted a systematic search on domestic and international CPG databases and medical databases. In addition, we conducted manual searches of relevant articles. Three authors independently searched and selected relevant studies; any disagreement was resolved by discussion. We extracted and analyzed the following data: published language, country, development group, participants, interventions, presence or absence of recommendations for CAM, level of evidence, grade of recommendation for CAM, and methods of development. Results: We identified 8,241 records from domestic and international databases, and 22 CPGs were included. Eleven of the 22 CPGs mentioned CAM interventions including herbal medicine, relaxation, acupuncture moxibustion, Tai Chi, meditation, hypnosis, biofeedback, Tuina, and external herbal medicine. However, most of the CPGs indicated 'no recommendation' or 'weak recommendation' for CAM interventions. Only Valeriana dageletiana Nakai and relaxation were considered to have experimental evidence. Valeriana dageletiana Nakai was recommended for improvement of sleep latency, sleep maintenance, total sleeping time, and sleep cycle. Relaxation was recommended as effective intervention for relieving physical and psychological arousal. Conclusions: Despite systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials on CAM for insomnia, most of the CPGs for insomnia did not reflect the evidence obtained. Further CPGs for insomnia should be developed by considering the current advanced studies in the field of CAM.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제33권7B호
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• pp.518-527
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• 2008

태그 수집은 RFID 시스템에서 가장 중요한 기능 중 하나이다. 능동형 RFID 시스템 관련 표준인 ISO/IEC 18000-7은 프레임 슬롯 알로하 기반 충돌방지 알고리즘을 이용하여 태그 수집 알고리즘을 정의하는데, 이 표준에는 최적의 슬롯 크기를 결정하지 못하거나 수집된 태그들을 재우기 위해서 일대일 명령어를 사용함으로써 태그수집 성능을 저하시키는 비효율성 문제가 있다. 본 논문에서는 그러한 비효율성 문제를 극복하고 태그 수집 성능을 향상시키기 위해 1) 리더가 최적의 슬롯 크기를 유연하게 결정할 수 있도록 하는 새로운 슬롯 크기 결정 기법과 2) 수집된 태그들을 효율적으로 재우기 위한 브로드캐스트 기반 슬립 기법을 제안한다. 또한, 리더와 다중 태그로 구성된 능동형 RFID 시스템을 구현하였으며, 리더는 제안된 기법이 적용되었을 때 태그 수집 성능을 최대화할 수 있도록 설계하였다. 실험에서는 하나의 리더와 50개의 태그를 사용하여 실제 환경에서의 태그 수집 성능을 평가하였다. 실험 결과는 제안된 두 기법들이 적용되고 초기 슬롯 개수가 적절히 선택되었을 때, 표준의 태그수집 알고리즘에 비해 태그 수집 성능이 크게 향상됨을 보여준다.

• 수면정신생리
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.138-143
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• 2001

Sleepiness is associated with many different conditions and, as a neglected topic, it can be the cause of serious psychological and social disadvantages. In the aspect of learning, additional problems may arise from poor progress in school caused by the effect of sleepiness on concentration, memory, and other cognitive functions. Narcolepsy is by no means the most common cause of excessive sleepiness. Nonetheless, it is not a rarity, especially in young people. The non-specific nature of early features of narcolepsy, combined with very limited awareness that the condition can start in various ways, leads to many misinterpretations. Misinterpretation of narcolepsy symptoms is not confined to the medical profession. Teachers may well be critical of a student with narcolepsy because of their perception of narcolepsy symptoms as laziness, poor motivation, or difficult behavior and dull learning ability. Inappropriate reactions by parents, teachers, and peers, based on misinterpretation of narcolepsy symptoms or the patient's reactions to them, make a difficult situation worse. Especially in Korea, where schooling is focused on college entrance examinations, the problem is very serious and intensified by inappropriate or delayed diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, psychiatrists should be aware that narcolepsy in young adolescents is not rare and that they need to be familiar with its clinical features in both its classic and less obvious forms. Narcolepsy should be suspected if a adolescent's excessive sleepiness can not be explained in other ways. Therefore, we report on two patients who portray the tendency of dull learning ability and are mistaken as idle students. We diagnosed narcolepsy through polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing. We treated the students with methylphenidate and pemolin. The students showed improvement in learning ability and were able to adapt better to school.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.19-35
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• 2021

Purpose : Recently, there has been a growing social interest in aging well. Consequently, wellness tourism has begun to attract attention. However, no studies on whether wellness tourism has any objective health benefits have been carried out yet. In this study, we assess the health benefits as well as the degree of improvement in health of a wellness tourism program. Methods : The study involved 30 adults over the age of 19 who live in the Gyeongsangnam-do region. Participants were evaluated on health indicator before and after participating in wellness tourism program. Participants took heart rate variability (HRV) test, and LFT, RFT, CBC, FBS HbA1C, and CRP test were conducted before and after the tour. Additionally, a survey was conducted before and after the program, and participant satisfaction was evaluated. Statistical differences in the tests conducted before and after the program were analyzed using a design t-test, a Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and McNemar's test. Results : The study showed that participants were very satisfied with and had significant health improvements after the wellness tourism program. The program was also found to be beneficial in improving participants' emotions as follows: BDI (p<.001), fatigue recovery (p=.006), stress relief (p=.003), improved quality of life (p<.05), and improved sleep quality (p<.001). Conclusion : Wellness tourism programs are specifically beneficial for improving participants' emotions (depression, anxiety), fatigue, stress levels, quality of life, and sleep. Therefore, they are beneficial to the overall health. Further research in the future by way of a follow-up study on the long-term effects on health after short-term interventions will provide more validation data.