• 한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.140-161
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to analyze 181 papers about brain-based learning appeared in domestic scientific journals from 1989 to May of 2012 and suggest application conditions in elementary science education. The results of this study summarizes as follows; First, learning activity suggested by brain-based learning study is mainly explained by working of brain function. Learning activity explained by brain-based learning study are divided into 'learning according to specialized brain function, learning according to brain function integration and learning beyond specialization and integration of hemispheres'. Second, it searched how increased knowledge of brain structure and function affects learning. Analysis from this point of view suggests that brain-based learning study affects learning in many ways especially emotion, creativity and learning motivation. Third, brain-based learning study suggests various possibilities of learning activity reflecting brain plasticity. Plasticity which is one of most important characteristics of brain supports the validity of learning activity as learning disorder treatment and explains the possibility of selective increment of brain function by leaning activity and the need of whole-brain approach to learning activity. Fourth, brain-based learning brought paradigm shifts in education field. It supports learning sophistication on the understanding of student's learning activity, guides learning method that reflects the characteristics of subject and demands reconstruction of curriculum. Fifth, there are many conditions to apply brain-based learning in elementary science education field, learning environment that fits brain-based learning, change of perspectives on teaching and learning of science educators and development of brain-based learning curriculum are needed.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제66권5호
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• pp.511-524
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• 2023

Objective : This animal model aimed to compare the rat group that received brain irradiation and did not receive additional treatment (only saline) and the rat group that underwent brain irradiation and received Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) treatment. In addition, the effects of G-CSF on brain functions were examined by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and histopathologically. Methods : This study used 24 female Wistar albino rats. Drug administration (saline or G-CSF) was started at the beginning of the study and continued for 15 days after whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT). WBRT was given on day 7 of the start of the study. At the end of 15 days, the behavioral tests, including the three-chamber sociability test, open field test, and passive avoidance learning test, were done. After the behavioral test, the animals performed the MR spectroscopy procedure. At the end of the study, cervical dislocation was applied to all animals. Results : G-CSF treatment positively affected the results of the three-chamber sociability test, open-space test and passive avoidance learning test, cornu Ammonis (CA) 1, CA3, and Purkinje neuron counts, and the brain levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and postsynaptic density protein-95. However, G-CSF treatment reduced the glial fibrillary acidic protein immunostaining index and brain levels of malondialdehyde, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, nuclear factor kappa-B, and lactate. In addition, on MR spectroscopy, G-CSF had a reversible effect on brain lactate levels. Conclusion : In this first designed brain irradiation animal model, which evaluated G-CSF effects, we observed that G-CSF had reparative, neuroprotective and anti-neurodegenerative effects and had increased neurotrophic factor expression, neuronal counts, and morphology changes. In addition, G-CSF had a proven lactate-lowering effect in MR spectroscopy and brain materials.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.275-283
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• 2009

Objective : We retrospectively analyzed survival, local control rate, and incidence of radiation toxicities after radiosurgery for recurrent metastatic brain lesions whose initial metastases were treated with whole-brain radiotherapy. Various radiotherapeutical indices were examined to suggest predictors of radiation-related neurological dysfunction. Methods : In 46 patients, total 100 of recurrent metastases (mean 2.2, ranged 1-10) were treated by CyberKnife radiosurgery at average dose of 23.1 Gy in 1 to 3 fractions. The median prior radiation dose was 32.7 Gy, the median time since radiation was 5.0 months, and the mean tumor volume was $12.4cm^3$. Side effects were expressed in terms of radiation therapy oncology group (RTOG) neurotoxicity criteria. Results : Mass reduction was observed in 30 patients (65%) on MRI. After the salvage treatment, one-year progression-free survival rate was 57% and median survival was 10 months. Age(<60 years) and tumor volume affected survival rate(p=0.03, each). Acute (${\leq}$1 month) toxicity was observed in 22% of patients, subacute and chronic (>6 months) toxicity occurred in 21 %, respectively. Less acute toxicity was observed with small tumors (<$10cm^3$. p=0.03), and less chronic toxicity occurred at lower cumulative doses (<100 Gy, p=0.004). "Radiation toxicity factor" (cumulative dose times tumor volume of <1,000 Gy${\times}cm^3$) was a significant predictor of both acute and chronic CNS toxicities. Conclusion: Salvage CyberKnife radiosurgery is effective for recurrent brain metastases in previously irradiated patients, but careful evaluation is advised in patients with large tumors and high cumulative radiation doses to avoid toxicity.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제72권2호
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• pp.182-186
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• 2012

Miliary brain metastasis from the lung is uncommon and has a poor therapeutic response. We report a case of pulmonary adenocarcinoma combined with multiple brain cystic lesions that were initially misdiagnosed as neurocysticercosis. A 53-year-old male who never smoked was admitted to our hospital with complaints of agitation and cognitive impairment. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed innumerable, small nodular lesions with a central, low signal intensity in whole brain parenchyma. His symptoms were not improved by the empirical praziquantel medication for disseminated neurocysticercosis. After a transbronchial biopsy from the right middle lobe, we could diagnose the primary lung adenocarcinoma with a single nucleotide polymorphism in the epidermal growth factor receptor exon 20 at codon 787 (Q787Q). His neurologic symptoms and imaging findings have been gradually improving with a first-line Gefitinib treatment for five months. We recommend a more active diagnostic approach including biopsy in case of atypical imaging findings.

• 약학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.442-452
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• 1993

Previous experimental and clinical investigations suggest a possible role of new nootropic drug, oxiracetam, in improving cognitive performances in patients affected by organic brain syndrome. In this study, the cognitive and behavioral effects of oxiracetam treatment in patients with clinical symptoms of organic brain syndrome were evaluated. Sixty-six patients were enrolled and assigned to either oxiracetam or placebo, according to a randomized, double-blind design between two patient-groups. Either oxiracetam or placebo was orally given bid for 8 weeks ; daily dose of oxiracetam was 1600mg. All the patients, enrolled in this study, were diagnosed as having mild to moderate cognitive dysfunction as defined by a baseline Mini Mental State ExaminationKorean version (MMSE-K) score between 14 and 25. The patients under-went, at baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after, routine laboratory study (CBC, SMA12, U/A, EKG) and the following neuropsychological tests ; MMSE-K, modified Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale(MKWIS), Nurses' Observation Scale for Geriatric patients(NOSGER). Fifteen patients of whom were dropped out or excluded from the analysis because of poor compliance or violation of the protocol. Fiftyone patients (aged 54~78 years, male 25, female 26) were analyzed (vascular dementia, 30 ; senile dementia of Alzheimer type, 9 ; mixed type, 5 ; other cause, 7). Statistical analysis of the data demonstrated that the two groups were comparable at baseline. At the end of each study period the oxiracetam group scored significantly better on the majority of the tests evaluating cognitive function, psychometricity and the improvement rating scale of subjective symptoms than placebo group, in which worsening trends or no changes were seen on the whole. No side effects were noted during oxiracetam treatment. The present study, showing positive clinical findings after oxiracetam therapy, confirmed that this drug can be useful pharmacological treatment in organic brain syndrome.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.77-81
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• 2014

목 적 : 현재 전뇌 방사선 치료 시 두부의 고정을 위하여 Optimold가 사용되고 있다. 하지만 Optimold로 인한 산란선에 의해 피부선량이 약 22% 증가하게 된다. 백내장을 일으키는 최소선량이 2 Gy 이므로 특히 수정체에서는 영향이 크다고 볼 수 있다. 이에 전뇌 방사선 치료 시 Optimold 안구 부분의 유무에 따른 수정체에 흡수되는 선량을 비교평가 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 안구 부분의 Optimold의 유무에 따른 수정체에 흡수되는 선량을 비교평가 하고자 인체모형팬텀(Anderson Rando Phantom, USA)의 수정체 부분에 5mm bolus를 올려 Optimold mask를 만들었다. 모의치료 시 수정체의 선량측정을 위해 bolus 밑에 GAFCHROMIC EBT3 film을 위치시켜 모의치료를 진행하고 전산화치료계획시스템(Pinnacle, PHILIPS, USA)을 통해 치료계획을 수립한 후 치료도 동일하게 진행하여 3회 반복측정 하였다. 안구 부분의 Optimold mask를 제거하고 위와 동일한 방법으로 측정하였다. 디지털 평판 스캐너(Expression 10000XL, EPSON, USA)를 이용하여 film을 스캔한 후 선량을 측정하여 안구 부분의 Optimold mask의 유무에 따른 선량을 비교평가 하였다. 결 과 : 안구 부분의 Optimold mask가 있을 때 모의치료 시 $10.2cGy{\pm}1.5$, 치료 시 $24.8cGy{\pm}2.7$, 안구 부분의 Optimold mask를 제거하였을 때 모의치료 시 $12.9cGy{\pm}2.2$, 치료 시 $17.6cGy{\pm}1.5$로 측정 되었다. 결 론 : 안구 부분의 Optimold mask를 제거하였을 경우 제거하지 않았을 경우에 비하여 모의치료 시 약 3 cGy의 선량이 증가하였고 치료 시 약 7 cGy의 선량이 감소하였다. 전 치료과정 중 수정체의 흡수선량이 약 27%감소되어 방사선감수성이 높은 수정체에 흡수되는 선량이 줄어 백내장을 일으킬 확률과 부작용을 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.193-199
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• 2012

Objective : The objective of study is to evaluate the incidence of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMC) in breast cancer patients with parenchymal brain metastases (PBM) and clinical risk factors for the development of LMC. Methods : We retrospectively analyzed 27 patients who had undergone surgical resection (SR) and 156 patients with whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) as an initial treatment for their PBM from breast cancer in our institution and compared the difference of incidence of LMC according to clinical factors. The diagnosis of LMC was made by cerebrospinal fluid cytology and/or magnetic resonance imaging. Results : A total of 27 patients (14%) in the study population developed LMC at a median of 6.0 months (range, 1.0-50). Ten of 27 patients (37%) developed LMC after SR, whereas 17 of 156 (11%) patients who received WBRT were diagnosed with LMC after the index procedure. The incidence of LMC was significantly higher in the SR group compared with the WBRT group and the hazard ratio was 2.95 (95% confidence interval; 1.33-6.54, p<0.01). Three additional factors were identified in the multivariable analysis : the younger age group (<40 years old), the progressing systemic disease showed significantly increased incidence of LMC, whereas the adjuvant chemotherapy reduce the incidence. Conclusion : There is an increased risk of LMC after SR for PBM from breast cancer compared with WBRT. The young age (<40) and systemic burden of cancer in terms of progressing systemic disease without adjuvant chemotherapy could be additional risk factors for the development of LMC.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.177-184
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• 1998

목적 : 방사선치료는 전이성 뇌종양의 치료에 주된 역할을 해왔다. 고식적 목적으로 방사선치료를 받은 전이성 뇌종양 환자에서 치료 효과와 생존율 및 예후인자를 분석해 보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1994년 1월부터 1997년 7월까지 충북대학교병원에서 전이성 뇌종양으로 고식적 방사선치료를 받은 42예의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 33예의 환자에서 30Gy/10fx의 전뇌조사를 실시하였고, 이들 중 16예의 환자에서 단일전이 병소에 10Gy/5fx의 추가조사를 실시하였다. 9예의 환자들은 계획된 치료를 마치지 못했다. 결과 : 치료를 끝낸 33예의 환자에서 완전관해 4례, 부분관해 22예로 $79\%$에서 치료 효과를 나타내었다. 중앙생존기간은 4개월이었으며 단변수 분석상 치료전 신경기능적 단계(p=0.0136), 두개외 종양의 활성도(p=0.042), 치료 효과 여부(p=0.001)가 생존율에 영향을 미치는 유의한 예후인자였다. 결론 : 전이성 뇌종양 환자의 치료에서 전뇌조사의 유용성을 확인하였고, 치료전 신경기능적 단계, 두개외 종양의 활성도, 방사선치료 효과 여부가 생존율에 대한 예후인자로 분석되었다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.861-867
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• 2022

Objective : High-dose radiation is well known to induce and modulate the immune system. This study was performed to evaluate the correlation between clinical outcomes and changes in natural killer cell activity (NKA) after Gamma Knife Radiosurgery (GKS) in patients with brain cancer. Methods : We performed an open-label, prospective, cross-sectional study of 38 patients who were treated with GKS for brain tumors, including metastatic and benign brain tumors. All of the patients underwent GKS, and blood samples were collected before and after GKS. NKA was measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit, to measure interferon-gamma (IFNγ) secreted by ex vivo-stimulated NK cells from whole blood. We explored the correlations between NK cell-produced IFNγ (NKA-IFNγ) levels and clinical parameters of patients who were treated with GKS for brain tumors. Results : NKA-IFNγ levels were decreased in metastatic brain tumor patients compared to those with benign brain tumors (p<0.0001). All the patients who used steroid treatment to reduce brain swelling after GKS had an NKA-IFNγ level of zero except one patient. High NKA-IFNγ levels were not associated with a rapid decrease in brain metastasis and did not increase after GKS. Conclusion : The activity of NK cells in metastatic brain tumors decreased more than that in benign brain tumors after GKS.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.1901-1906
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• 2015

Background: Brain metastases occur in about 20-40% of patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), and are usually associated with a poor outcome. Whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) is widely used but increasingly, more aggressive local treatments such as surgery or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) are being employed. In our study we aimed to describe the various factors affecting outcomes in NSCLC patients receiving local therapy for brain metastases. Materials and Methods: The case records of 125 patients with NSCLC and brain metastases consecutively treated with radiotherapy at two tertiary centres from January 2006 to June 2012 were analysed for patient, tumour and treatment-related prognostic factors. Patients receiving SRS/SRT were treated using Cyberknife. Variables were examined in univariate and multivariate testing. Results: Overall median survival was 3.4 months (95%CI: 1.7-5.1). Median survival for patients with multiple metastases receiving WBRT was 1.5 months, 1-3 metastases receiving WBRT was 3.6 months and 1-3 metastases receiving surgery or SRS/SRT was 8.9 months. ECOG score (${\leq}2$ vs >2, p=0.001), presence of seizure (yes versus no, p=0.031), treatment modality according to number of brain metastases (1-3 metastases+surgery or $SRS/SRT{\pm}WBRT$ vs 1-3 metastases+WBRT only vs multiple metastases+WBRT only, p=0.007) and the use of post-therapy systemic treatment (yes versus no, p=0.001) emerged as significant on univariate analysis. All four factors remained statistically significant on multivariate analysis. Conclusions: ECOG ${\leq}2$, presence of seizures, oligometastatic disease treated with aggressive local therapy (surgery or SRS/SRT) and the use of post-therapy systemic treatment are favourable prognostic factors in NSCLC patients with brain metastases.