• 한국경영과학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.37-50
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• 2013

The purpose of this study is to determine the indicators and the criteria to classify types of train delays of high-speed rail in South Korea. Types of train delays have divided into the chronic delays and the knock-on delays. The Indicators based on relevance, reliability, and comparability were selected with arrival delay rate of over five minutes, median of arrival delays of preceding train and following train, knock-on delay rate of over five minutes, correlation of delay between preceding train and following train on intermediate and last stations, average train headway, average number of passengers per train, and average seat usages. Types of train delays were separated using the Ward's hierarchical cluster analysis. The criteria for classification of train delay were presented by the Fisher's linear discriminant. The analysis on the situational characteristics of train delays is as follows. If the train headway in last station is short, the probability of chronic delay is high. If the planned running times of train is short, the seriousness of chronic delay is high. The important causes of train delays are short headway of train, shortly planned running times, delays of preceding train, and the excessive number of passengers per train.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.8-16
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• 2008

The aim of this study was to evaluate the motor recovery in 4 chronic hemiparetic patients with Fugl-Meyer (FM) and EMG characteristics before and after the training program. The training was performed at 1hr/day, 5days/week during 6 weeks in 4 chronic stroke patients. Electromyographic activities of the affected hand were recorded during isometric wrist flexion/ extension movements. In all patients, FM was significantly improved after the 6-week training. Onset/offset delay of muscle contraction significantly decreased in the affected wrist after the training. The co-contraction ratio of flexor/extensor muscles decreased significantly. Also, onset/offset delay of muscle contraction and co-contraction ratio correlates significantly with upper limb motor impairment and motor recovery. This EMG technique allows an objective evaluation of changes in muscle activity in post-stroke patients, providing easily measurable, quantitative indices of muscle characteristics.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.155-163
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• 2023

Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify the difference in the quality of muscle contraction and kick movements according to the presence or absence of back pain in body kick movements of mixed martial arts athletes. Method: In this study, four athletes (32.75 ± 4.79 yrs, 172.50 ± 5.20 cm, 77.73 ± 13.28 kg) who have suffered chronic back pain for more than three months and scored 12 points in the Korean version of ODI. Four painless athletes (33.50 ± 4.04 yrs, 174.25 ± 3.10 cm, 83.50 ± 10.21 kg) participated. Results: During the body kick operation, the pain group had significantly higher muscle activity in the right Transversus abdominis and right Rectus femoris compared to the normal group (p<.05). In the rectus abdominis, the muscle activity was significantly lower than that of the normal group (p<.05). Also, the pain group has a higher toe speed than the normal group Significantly slow (p<.05), there was a delay in contraction of the Transversus abdominis. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that chronic pain in the lumbar spine degrades the core's function, resulting in inefficient coordination such as Transversus abdominis contraction delay and Transversus abdominis and Rectus femoris excessive activation to compensate for it.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2004년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.246-249
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics between EMG timing of muscle contraction and motor impairment in chronic hemiplegic stroke patients. Delay time and co-contraction of 4 patients who had stroke less than 3 years were measured during isometric wrist flexion and extension along the 3 seconds beep signal. Onset and offset of muscle contraction were significantly delayed on the more affected sides than control sides. Offset was significantly delayed than the onset on the affected sides in wrist flexion. Also, recruitment of antagonist was larger than agonist on the affected sides. Co-contraction ratio on the affected side was significantly smaller than control sides in wrist flexion. In affected sides, Fugl-Meyer motor assessment(FMA) shows the correlation of onset delay in wrist flexion and extension. However, co-contraction ratio correlated with FMA in wrist flexion. EMG assessment is likely to be useful outcome measure and provide insights into mechanism for motor recovery in stroke patients.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.182-186
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• 2016

The tibialis anterior tendon functions as a major dorsiflexor of the ankle. A rupture in this tendon can cause serious problems in the ambulatory function. A closed traumatic rupture without open wound or an atraumatic rupture can delay diagnosis and treatment. There are not enough guidelines for an effective surgical treatment on this chronic condition. Herein, we report two cases of chronic tibialis anterior disruption successfully treated by semitendinosus autograft.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2021

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is associated with various complications, including poor growth and development, mineral bone disorder, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, and mortality. Slowing down the progression of CKD is important since CKD is often not curable. Prospective cohort studies have been conducted to understand the progression and outcomes of CKD in children, and these studies have identified non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors. Recognition of known risk factors and early intervention are important to delay the progression of kidney function decline in children.

• 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.85-93
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• 2012

목적: 유기산대사이상질환군은 신경계의 급만성 손상을 일으킬 수 있는 선천성대사장애 질환군으로 현재까지 밝혀진 질환들만 60여 질환에 이르는 다양한 질환들이 포함되어 있는 질환군이다. 그동안 국내에서는 이에 대한 연구가 되지 못하였고, 정리된 바 없다. 이에 본 연구자들은 발달지연을 일으키는 유기산대사이상질환군에 대하여 알아보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법: 2007년 1월 1일부터 2011년 12월 31일까지 5년 동안 한림대학교 춘천성심병원 임상 유전학 연구소에 유기산분석이 의뢰된 3,345명의 환자들 중 발달지연의 정보가 있었던 738명의 환자들을 2개월에서 2세까지의 영아기, 12세까지의 소아기, 12세 이후의 청소년기의 3군으로 나눠서 발작의 유무에 따른 유기산혈증을 비교 분석하였다. 2개월 미만의 신생아기의 환자들은 제외하였다. 나머지 연령군의 경우는 발달지연만 있었던 군과 발달지연과 함께 발작이 있었던 경우에는 전신발작, 국소발작, 복합발작으로 나눠서 비교분석하였고, 발달지연만 있었던 군과 발달지연과 발작이 동시에 나타났던 군의 차이를 알아보았다. 결과: 전 연령군에서 발작의 유무와 상관없이 발달지연이 있었던 모든 환자를 정리하여보면 전체 환자는 738명이었고, 그중 398명(53.9%)은 유기산분석에서 정상소견을 보였고, 340명(46.1%)에서 유기산대사이상이 진단되었다. 가장 많았던 진단은 MRCD로 253명(34.3%)이었으며, 케톤체분해이상이 39명(5.3%)로 뒤를 이었고, 3-히드록시이소부티르산혈증이 26명(3.5%)이 있었으며, 제2형 글루타르산혈증이 8명(1.1%)이 있었고, 소수의 환자들이 진단된 경우로는 피루브산탈수소효소결핍증이 3명(0.4%), 3-메틸글루타르산혈증과 제1형 글루타르산혈증이 각각 2명(0.3%)씩 있었으며, 메틸말론산혈증, 에틸말론산혈증, 3-메틸크로토닐글리신혈증, HMG-CoA lyase 결핍증 및 지방산산화이상들이 각각 1명(0.1%), 씩 진단되었다(Table 5). 결론: 발달지연을 일으킬 수 있는 유기산대사이상질환군에서 가장 높은 빈도를 차지하고 있었던 것은 MRCD였으며, 그 뒤를 케톤체분해이상과 3-히드록시이소부티르산혈증이 잇고 있었으며, 그 외 다양한 질환들이 소수지만 진단되고 있으며, 이 질환들은 치료와 재발의 예방이 가능하다는 점에서 발달지연의 감별진단에 반드시 포함시켜야 된다고 판단된다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.131-134
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• 2013

Cecal volvulus is uncommon in pediatric patients and there are few reports of cecal volvulus with cerebral palsy. Here, we report the case of a 19-year-old male patient who presented with abdominal distension, a history of cerebral palsy, refractory epilepsy due to lissencephaly, and chronic constipation. An abdominal x-ray and computed tomography without contrast enhancement showed fixed dilated bowel intensity in the right lower abdomen. Despite decompression with gastric and rectal tube insertion, symptoms did not improve. The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy that revealed cecal volvulus. Cecal volvulus usually occurs following intestinal malrotation or previous surgery. In this patient, however, intestinal distension accompanying mental disability and chronic constipation resulted in the development of cecal volvulus. We suggest that cecal and proximal large bowel volvulus should be considered in patients presenting with progressive abdominal distension combined with a history of neuro-developmental delay and constipation.

• 비만대사연구학술지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.66-73
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• 2022

Obesity is an increasing public health and medical issue worldwide. It has been associated with several comorbidities, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is another important comorbidity of obesity. Other major causes of CKD include hypertension and diabetes. However, the association between obesity and CKD is often overlooked. Among patients with CKD, patients with obesity were more vulnerable to have rapid kidney function decline than that of those with normal weight. Additionally, CKD is more prevalent among patients with obesity. These aggravations are induced through multiple mechanisms, specifically metabolic impairment of obesity and mechanical burden because of increasing intraabdominal renal pressure. Furthermore, the inflammation and lipotoxicity, caused by obesity, are critical in the CKD aggravation in patients with obesity. To prevent this, all adult patients with obesity are tested for CKD. The workup includes the estimated glomerular filtration rate and regular follow-up. Step-wise management is required for patients with obesity with CKD. Prompt reduction and management of obesity effectively delay CKD progression among patients with obesity and CKD. Therefore, weight loss is a core management for patients with obesity and CKD. Based on several studies, this article focused on the association between CKD and obesity, as well as the diagnosis and weight management of patients with obesity and CKD.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.51-58
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• 2024

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) bear a significant financial burden and face numerous complications and higher mortality rates. The progression of CKD is associated with glomerular injury caused by glomerular hyperfiltration and oxidative stress. Factors such as uncontrolled hypertension, elevated urine protein levels, anemia, and underlying glomerular disease, contribute to CKD progression. In addition to conservative treatment, several medications are available to combat the progression of CKD to end-stage kidney disease. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers could slow the progression of CKD by reducing glomerular hyperfiltration, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing inflammation. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists inhibit the mineralocorticoid receptor signaling pathway, thereby attenuating inflammation and fibrosis. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors exhibit protective effects on the kidneys and against cardiovascular events. Tolvaptan, a selective vasopressin V2-receptor antagonist, decelerates the rate of increase in total kidney volume and deterioration of kidney function in patients with rapidly progressive autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The protective effects of AST-120 remain controversial. Due to a lack of evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of these medications in children, it is imperative to weigh the benefits and adverse effects carefully. Further research is essential to establish the efficacy and safety profiles in pediatric populations.