• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2017

Objective: Elderly people with dementia experience not only cognitive dysfunction but also motor function deficits, such as balance and gait impairments. Recently, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been used to reduce pain as well as to control muscle spasm, spasticity and motor performance in various types of subjects. The purpose of this study determined the effect of a single trial TENS on balance and gait function in elderly people with dementia. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: Twenty-two subjects with dementia were assigned to the TENS group (n=12) and ten subjects were assigned to the control group (n=10) randomly. Subjects were classified into two groups: the TENS group (n=12) and the placebo-TENS group (n=10). The TENS group had electrical stimulation applied on the calf muscle for 15 minutes, while the placebo-TENS group had not received real electrical stimulation. The timed up and go test (TUG) and functional reach test (FRT) were used to measure the balance function, and the 10 meters walk test (MWT) and 6MWT were used to assess gait ability. All tests were performed before and after intervention under a single-blinded condition. Results: After intervention, there were significant improvements in TUG, FRT, 10MWT, and 6MWT results in the TENS group (p<0.05), while the placebo-TENS group did not show significant changes in all outcome measurements. There were also differences in all tests between the two groups at post-measurements (p<0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that a single trial TENS application on the calf may be used to improve balance and gait function in elderly people with dementia.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.373-379
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 들기름의 TMT 유도성 인지 기능 상실에 대한 개선 효과와 함께 가정에서 식용유로서 사용량이 많은 대두유와 그 효과를 비교 연구하였다. 실험에서 들기름과 대두유를 섭취한 마우스를 TMT로 인지 기능 손상을 유발하여 Y-maze test와 Morris water maze test 한 결과, 공간 인지 기능 및 학습능력 개선에 대해 대두유는 효과가 미비하였으나 들기름은 대조군과 유의적인 차이가 없는 정도의 유의적 개선 효과를 보였다. 동물 실험 후 mouse로부터 적출된 뇌 조직을 대상으로 AChE 활성, MDA 함량, SOD 활성 측정 및 산화된 glutathione 측정한 결과, 대두유는 TMT 단독 처리군의 경우와 유사한 반면 들기름은 TMT에 의해 손상을 입은 mice의 뇌 조직에서 AChE의 활성과 MDA 생성 및 GSH의 산화를 억제시킬 뿐만 아니라 SOD 활성을 유의성 있게 증가시킨 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 들기름에 존재하는 풍부한 생리 활성 물질로서 ${\omega}$-3계 지방산, 페놀화합물 그리고 비타민 E 등에 의한 것으로 사료된다. 결국 들기름은 상대적으로 우수한 인지 기능 개선 효과를 나타냈고, 이는 건강기능 식품으로서 고부가가치 소재로 활용될 수 있는 산업적 활용 가능성을 나타내는 것으로 판단된다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.327-335
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• 2019

As the elderly population is increasing, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has become a global issue and many clinical trials have been conducted to evaluate treatments for AD. As these clinical trials have been conducted and have failed, the development of new theraphies for AD with fewer adverse effects remains a challenge. In this study, we examined the effects of Theracurmin on cognitive decline using 5XFAD mice, an AD mouse model. Theracurmin is more bioavailable form of curcumin, generated with submicron colloidal dispersion. Mice were treated with Theracurmin (100, 300 and 1,000 mg/kg) for 12 weeks and were subjected to the novel object recognition test and the Barnes maze test. Theracurmin-treated mice showed significant amelioration in recognition and spatial memories compared those of the vehicle-treated controls. In addition, the antioxidant activities of Theracurmin were investigated by measuring the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels. The increased MDA level and decreased SOD and GSH levels in the vehicle-treated 5XFAD mice were significantly reversed by the administration of Theracurmin. Moreover, we observed that Theracurmin administration elevated the expression levels of synaptic components, including synaptophysin and post synaptic density protein 95, and decreased the expression levels of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba-1), a marker of activated microglia. These results suggest that Theracurmin ameliorates cognitive function by increasing the expression of synaptic components and by preventing neuronal cell damage from oxidative stress or from the activation of microglia. Thus, Theracurmin would be useful for treating the cognitive dysfunctions observed in AD.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.463-473
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• 2016

본 연구는 요양시설에 있는 노인들의 건강상태, 일상생활수행능력, 우울, 수면과 인지기능정도와의 관련성을 파악하고자 실시하였다. 연구대상자는 요양시설에서 거주하는 만 65세 이상의 노인 204명을 대상으로 하였다. 자료는 기술적 통계, t-tset, ANOVA, pearson correlation과 hierarchical multiple regression으로 분석 하였다. 그 결과, 요양시설 노인들의 인지기능 정도와 관련성은 규칙적 운동, 입소기간, 요양등급, 신체 부자유함 유무, 듣는 능력, 치아상태, 요실금, 일상생활수행능력, 수면 등과 관련이 있었다. 인지기능정도와 상관관계에서는 일상생활수행능력과 양의 상관관계로 나타났고, 수면과 음의상관관계가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 요양시설 노인들의 인지기능장애에 영향을 미치는 요인으로는 규칙적 운동을 하지 않을 때, 입소기간이 길 때, 요양등급이 높을 때, 듣는 능력이 나쁠 때, ADL(Activities of Daily Living), IADL(Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)이 의존적일 때, 수면장애가 있을 때 인지기능장애가 높았다. 결론적으로, 요양시설 노인들의 인지기능과의 관련성은 노인 스스로 인지하는 건강상태와 감각영역 건강상태와 관련이 높으며, 이러한 인지기능장애 영향요인을 중재하기 위한 인지재활훈련 프로그램 등의 개발, 적용 및 지속적인 평가 및 관리가 요구된다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2012

The present study examined the effects of krill-derived phosphatidylserine (Krill-PS) on the learning and memory function and the neural activity in rats with trimethyltin (TMT)-induced memory deficits. The rats were administered vehicle (medium-chain triglyceride: MCT) or Krill-PS (50, 100 mg/kg, p.o.) daily for 21 days. The cognitive improving efficacy of Krill-PS in TMT-induced amnesic rats was investigated by assessing the Morris water maze test and by performing choline acetyltransferase (ChAT), acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and cAMP responsive element binding protein (CREB) immunohistochemistry. The rats with TMT injection showed impaired learning and memory of the tasks and treatment with Krill-PS produced a significant improvement of the escape latency to find the platform in the Morris water maze at the $2^{nd}$ and $4^{th}$ day compared to that of the MCT group (p<0.05). In the retention test, the Krill-PS+MCT groups showed increased time spent around the platform compared to that of the MCT group. Consistent with the behavioral data, Krill-PS 50+MCT group significantly alleviated the loss of acetylcholinergic neurons in the hippocampus and medial septum compared to that of the MCT group. Treatment with Krill-PS significantly increased the CREB positive neurons in the hippocampal CA1 area as compared to that of the MCT group. These results suggest that Krill-PS may be useful for improving the cognitive function via regulation of cholinergic marker enzyme activity and neural activity.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.257-266
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• 2022

Purpose : This systematic review examined evidence published 2000-2021 for occupational therapy interventions for adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adult ADHD). Methods : In order to find out the studies on the effect occupational therapy intervention on individuals with adult ADHD, studies published from 2000 to February 2022 were searched on Google Academic Search. The keywords used were "adult ADHD" AND "Occupational therapy". A total of 785 studies were searched, and from these, 3 studies were selected based on the application of the selection and exclusion criteria. The included studies comprised of 1 Quasi-experimental design study(one group pre-post test) and 2 randomized controlled trials design studies. The included studies were analyzed in PICO(patients, intervention, comparison, outcomes). Results : As a result of analysing the subjects of the included studies, subjects diagnosed with adult ADHD or classified as high-risk group in Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale test, the number of subjects was 97, and the average age was about 33 years old. Occupational therapy intervention methods for adult ADHD include Tailored Intervention, Computerized Cognitive Training, and Cognitive-Functional Intervention. The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was the most used to check the symptoms of ADHD, and the COPM was used the most to measure the effects of occupational therapy interventions. The dependent variables of occupational therapy intervention were occupational performance, quality of life, executive function (behavioral regulation, metacognition), self-regulation function, stress management, and sustained attention. The effect of the intervention was statistically significant in 78.5% of the total. Conclusion : It is expected that the results of this study can be used as basic data for evidence-based practice for occupational therapists to apply adult ADHD interventions. In the field of occupational therapy in Korea, research on various interventions that can improve the occupational performance of adults ADHD should be conducted.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.82-90
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• 2004

목 적：본 연구에서는 주의력 결핍과잉행동장애 아동을 대상으로 주요 3가지 실행기능 영역인 억제능력, 작업기억, 그리고 계획능력 면에서 정상아동과의 수행차이를 비교 분석하였으며, 실행기능 수행에 영향을 미치는 나이와 지능을 통제하여 고찰하였다. 또한 억제통제능력을 인지억제와 행동억제로 구분하여 수행을 비교연구 하였다. 방 법：대상은 주의력결핍과잉행동장애로 진단된 아동 25명으로 연령범위는 7세에서 12세였고, 비교집단은 동일연령의 정상 아동 25명이였다. 모든 아동들에게 개별적으로 지능검사와 실행기능 검사(고노고, 스트룹 간섭과제, 하노이탑, 숫자검사)를 실시하였으며, 나이와 지능을 공변인으로 한 공변량 분석을 하였다. 결 과：지능에서 ADHD아동과 정상아동간에 유의미한 차이를 보였으며, 나이는 각 실행기능 검사와 유의미한 상관을 보였다. ADHD아동은 정상아동에 비해서 억제능력과 작업기억에서 유의미하게 저조한 수행을 보였다. 하지만, 지능과 나이를 통제했을 경우, 작업기억과 계획능력에서는 수행차이가 없었다. 논 의：ADHD아동은 전반적인 실행기능에서 손상을 보이는 것이 아니라 억제능력(인지억제와 행동억제)에 어려움이 있으며, 억제능력이 ADHD의 주요결함임을 시사해준다. 이와 같은 결론은 치료적 개입시 인지억제 및 행동억제에 중점을 둔 치료방법이 필요함을 시사해준다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2019

본 연구의 목적은 숲 환경을 이용한 산림치유 6대 요법 중 걷기, 경관 감상, 숲속 향기를 이용한 산림치유프로그램 체험활동이 독거노인의 인지기능, 우울, 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 검증하기 위한 것이다. 연구대상은 삼척시에 거주하며 우울증과 건망이 심하다고 호소하는 독거노인 17명이 연구에 참여하였다. 이들은 각 두 집단으로 나뉘어 각 집단은 매 주 1회(총 6회기) 산림치유프로그램에 참여하여 설문조사를 하였다. 이들은 모두 인지기능, 우울, 삶의 질에서의 변화를 관찰하기 위해 한국형 간이 정신상태 검사(MMSE-K), BDI(Beck Depression Inventory 한국판), SF-36(Short Form 36 health survey questionnaire)에 대한 사전-사후(one-group pre-post test design) 설문지 검사를 받았다. 연구결과 치유 프로그램 참여 후 응답자의 정신상태와 우울 수준 그리고 삶의 질이 모두 유의미하게 높아진 것으로 나타났다. 이 결과를 통해서 산림환경을 이용한 치유프로그램 활동 참여가 은둔형 독거노인에게 인지기능 향상과 우울 해소 그리고 삶의 질 개선에 도움이 됨을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 홀로 남겨져 외부활동을 기피하는 은둔형 독거노인을 대상으로 정기적인 산림치유 프로그램에 참여토록 유도할 경우 나이와 환경으로 인한 치매 예방에 기여할 것으로 생각한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.1779-1784
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• 2013

Although enzyme-hydrolyzed silk fibroin has been reported to enhance cognitive function before, it has been still unknown which peptides can improve memory. Here we report that amino acid sequences of three novel peptides were identified from fibroin hydrolysate. Fibroin hydrolysate was obtained by hydrolysis with protease after partial hydrolysis with 5M $CaCl_2$. Synthesized peptides derived from these sequences improved scopolamine-induced memory impairments in mice. We confirmed this hydrolysate had effects that improved learning and memory abilities by performing the Rey-Kim test. From this hydrolysate of silk fibroin, amino acid sequences of eight peptides were identified by LC-MS/MS. Three peptides (GAGAGTGSSGFGPY, GAGAGSGAGSGAGAGSGAGAGY, and SGAGSGAGAGSGAGAGSGA) were synthesized to investigate whether they could improve memory. Passive avoidance test and Morris water maze test were performed, and all peptides showed memory-enhancing abilities on scopolamine-induced memory impairments in mice. In this study, we identified three novel peptides that could improve memory, and that silk fibroin hydrolysate was a mixture of various active peptides that could enhance memory.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2017

Objectives: The study compared the intelligence test profiles of Tourette's Disorder (TD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and TD with ADHD (TD+ADHD) groups. Methods: The Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-third edition (K-WISC-III) and Korean Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-fourth edition (K-WISC-IV) were administered to 13 children and adolescents with TD, 17 children and adolescents with ADHD, and 15 children and adolescents with TD+ADHD. Each parameter was compared among the groups using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: The mean scores of the freedom from distractibility/working memory index (FD/WMI) and the digit span and arithmetic subtests of the TD+ADHD group were significantly lower than those of the TD group. Conclusion: According to the intelligence test results, the comorbid ADHD+TD group showed a significant decrease in working memory compared to the TD group. These findings are similar to those of previous research on cognitive functions and suggest that the TD+ADHD comorbid and TD alone groups exhibit different endophenotypes. The results also imply that WISC-III and WISC-IV, the most commonly used intelligence tests clinically, are effective in evaluating cognitive functions such as attention. Further research is required to confirm these results.