• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.45-49
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• 2005

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of Hominis Placenta Herbal Acupuncture(HPA) combined with Acupuncture compared with Acupuncture therapy. Methods : Data was collected from October 1st 2004 to February 28th 2005. A total of 8 women participated in this study. Of all subjects, 4 and 4 subjects were assigned to the experimental and the control group respectively. Subjects were treated three times a week. We used Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) for evaluating the effects of HPA. Results : There showed statistically boardline significance between the experimental group and control group(p=0.057). Conclusion : The results showed HPA has significant effects on menstrual cramps.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.160-166
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• 1997

Toxic shock syndrome(TSS) is a multisystemic disease presenting with high fever, sunburn like rash that subsequently desquamates, and hypotension mainly caused by toxin producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. It was first reported in 1978 by Todd et al, thereafter many patients have been reported. In children, TSS is rare and must be differentiated from other erythematous febrile diseases such as Kawasaki disease, scarlet fever, drug eruption etc. We experienced a case of TSS associated with staphylococcal cellulitis in 26-month old boy, who was presenting similar symptoms to Kawasaki disease at initial stage of illness. As time passed, the patient represented more typical symptoms of TSS and Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from cellulitis of the right elbow area. Therefore, we report this case with a brief review of related literatures.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.205-208
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• 2000

소에서 경정맥, 경동맥 및 갑상선의 초으파상에 관한 기초자료를 확립하기 위하여 본 연구를 실시하였다. 한우 9두에서 6개월경으로부터 12개월령에 도달할 때까지 1개월 간격으로 성장에 따른 경정맥, 경동맥 및 갑상선의 초음파상을 측정하였다. 경정맥, 경도맥 및 갑상선은 경부의 양측에서 관찰하였다. 경정맥의 내경은 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 및 13개월령에서, 각각 8.5, 8.7, 8.8, 9.5, 10.0, 10.5, 11.5 및 12.2mm를 나타내었다. 경동맥의 내경은, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 및 13개월령에서, 각각 7.4, 7.5, 8.6, 9.1, 9.4, 9.7, 10.1 및 10.3mm 이었다. 갑상선엽의 길이는 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 및 13개월령에서, 각각 28.0, 32.1, 36.4, 42.2, 51.7, 53.2, 55.1 and 58.8mm이었다. 갑상선엽의 높이는 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 11, 12 및 13개월령에서, 각각 13.6, 15.3, 16.1, 20.7, 22.9, 25.6, 28.9 and 29.4mm를 나타내었다. 본 연구에서는 초음파측정 결과는 한우에서의 경정맥, 경동맥 및 갑상선에서의 형태학적 변화의 진단을 위한 참고자료가 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• The Korean Journal of Mycology
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• v.27 no.1 s.88
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• pp.66-67
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• 1999

Neozygites fresenii (Zygomycetes: Entomophthorales), aphid-attacking fungus, was found in June 1998 for the first time in Korea. The fungus produces the globose primary conidia with a truncate papillar and two types of the secondary conidiophores and conidia. Resting spores were not found in our specimens, but the fungal structures observed clearly distinguish the fungus from other aphid-attacking fungi, allowing inclusion in the species N. fresenii.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.134-149
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• 2008

Purpose: Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecologic condition among reproductive-age women. It consisted with menstrual clamps and other symptoms such as nausea. vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. Pain control for this disease mainly through NASIDs. but recently CAM therapies, acupuncture and others for painful menstruation are widely used in western countries. But RCT articles about dysmenorrhea in Korea, are not enough to lead such global research trends. The purpose of this study is to review treatment method and other research tendency about dysmenorrhea in Korean Medicine(KM) related dominant journals. Methods: Searching was done through web site and directly searched dysmenorrhea related articles in journals of Korean medicine Gynecology, published during 1996-2007. Results: Twenty five articles were searched in KM related journals, then two of them were simple case report and ten were paper of clinical trials. But there no RCT or control group-designed study. All of them present positive effect on dysmenorrhea but drop out rates were relatively high. Conclusion: KM therapies including acupuncture and herbal medicine have some beneficial effect to resolve menstrual cramps, but KM therapy related Korean articles don't have strong objective power as a evidence in the viewpoint of EBM. So continuous clinical trials such as RCT and multi center trials are needed.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.167-174
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• 2010

This paper aims to examine the status of sizing specifications for disposable sanitary pads on the market and to offer information on product design that reflect the requests of consumer by gathering opinion through the practical experience of consumers. Seventy-six varieties of sanitary pads on market are measured and the evaluations of wearing comfort were investigated by the questionnaire and interview for sixty three varieties of sanitary pads. As a result, they were classified into five sizes related with length but vaguely related with thickness and width. Thickness is distinguished by the compressibility that is marked as slim or ultra slim by the same brand. However, there is no sizing consistency for all products. The result shows that there is some confusion for consumers to choose desired sizes, In addition, the perception of wearing is categorized into four factors that are product performance, size and fit, wearing feeling and margin of action, and adhesive property and wrapping. The manufacturing specifications for the sanitary pads on domestic market, the requests of consumers for sanitary pad design modifications, and proposals for follow-up studies were figured out through this research.

• Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.210-217
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to examine changes in energy and macronutrient intakes during the premenstrual(days -10-1) and postmenstrual(days 5-14) phases. Thirty-two college female students recorded their food consumption and dietary patterns over 5 weeks from September 8 to October 12, 1997. Mean daily energy and macronutrient intakes and the percentage of energy intake from protein and carbohydrate were relatively consistent over the two menstrual cycle phases, but the energy intake from fat increased 1%(P<0.05)during the postmenstrual phase. Two different dietary patterns were identified by the shifts in energy intake between postmenstrual and premenstrual phases. Seventy five percent of subjects revealed a consistent pattern with the results of previous studies investigating food intake over the menstrual cycle, in which the premenstrual phase is associated with an increment in energy, carbohydrate, and protein intake. In contrast, energy, protein, and fat intakes increased during the postmenstrual phase in 25% of the subjects. We conclude that cyclical fluctuations in energy and macronutrient intakes occur in both postmenstrual and premenstrual dietary pattern groups across the two menstrual phased with the opposite directions.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.332-337
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• 1994

The author studied somatization using 7-symptoms screening test in 12 females, who lived in the Taegu and compared the results with those of 99 males who lived in the Taegu, during the period from the beginning of August 1993 to end of January 1994. The results were follows: The number of females screened for somatization disorder were ten (5.8%). Its rate was higher than males (3. 1%). Ten screened women most frequently complained of pain in extremities, painful menstruation, shortness of breath, and amnesia. There was a strong tendency toward higher levels of somatization in the females who were dissatified with their home atmosphere, present well being, and divorced or widowed, lower educated and those who had pessimistic views of self image in the past, present, or future.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.85-92
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• 2005

Objectives : This study is to evaluate the efficacy of Hominis Placenta Herbal Acupuncture(HPA) on dysmenorrhea. Methods : Volunteers of fourteen subjects who used to feel pains in menstrual period were employed to answer the questionnaire. Subjects were divided into two groups Hominis Placenta Herbal Acupuncture(HPA) treatment group(Sample Group) and Normal Saline(N/S) treatment group(Control Group). HPA and N/S were injected on the Cheonchu(ST25), Gwanwon(CV4), Joksamni(ST36) and Hyeolhae(SP10) acupuncture points. Subjects were treated depending on menstrual period, two times a weeks, in total four times after ovulation cycle. Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(D.I.T.I.) was taken and Visual Analog Scale(VAS) was examined before and after each treatment. Results : The VAS score of Sample Group were decreased significantly compared to that of Control Group.(p<0.05) The changes of difference of abdominal mean temperature of Control Group and Sample Group were significancy. HPA therapy reduced difference of right and left abdomial thermal temperature more than N/S therapy in dysmenorrheic patients. Conclusion : The Hominis Placenta Herbal Acupuncture therapy may be good effects on the Dysmenorrhea.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.133-152
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• 2000

1. At the Menstruation Period, the uterus is easy to be invaded by a toxin because of its patency. Take cleanliness and hygiene into consideration. 2. At the Menstruation Period, much attention must be paid at the regulation of coldness and heat to harmonize the Menstruation. 3. At the Menstruation Period, excessive exercise must be avoided. Appropriate labor can help the circulation of vital energy & blood and reinforce the immunity of body. 4. The nourishing, plain, warming, digestible food is good at the Menstruation Period. Hot, stenched, stimulating food must be avoided and nuts & water fruit must not be overeaten. 5. At the Menstruation Period, sharpness & excessiveness of emotion must be avoided and a comfortable mood must be maintained. Especially premenstrual or postmenstrual period, peaceful spirit and sufficient sleep must be kept. 6. Women generally feel uncomfortable at the Menstruation Period, but it disappears spontaneously after menstruation. Don't take an overdose of medicine because it can disturb the normal condition.