• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권15호
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• pp.6451-6455
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• 2015

Background: Primary bone neoplasms are rare, contributing only 0.2% of the global burden of all human malignancies. Osteosarcoma (OS) and chondrosarcoma (CS) are the most common malignancies of bone. The giant cell tumor of bone (GCTb) is a benign tumor with behavior characterized by osteolytic bone destruction. The OS, CS and GCTb affect both sexes, all races and generally have incidence peaks regarding the age of the patient which vary according to the tumor type. We analyzed the incidences of OS, CS and GCTb and their relations with gender and age in patients treated in the National Rehabilitation Institute (INR, for its acronym in Spanish) over a period of nine years. Materials and Methods: In the study period, clinic pathological data for 384 patients were obtained with clinical, radiological and histopathological diagnosis for OS, GCTb and CS. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: From 2006 to 2014 were recorded 384 cases of bone malignancies in the database of INR. The GCTb had the highest incidence (53.1%), followed by OS (31.3%) and finally the CS (15.6%). The overall average age was $33.6{\pm}15.8$ years and the overall frequency of gender had a ratio of 1/1.03 male/female. The states with the highest incidence were Distrito Federal and Estado de Mexico with 29.2% and 25.3% respectively. Malignant neoplasms of bone assessed in the course of nine years show three significant increases in 2008, 2011 and 2014 (p=0.14). We found association between sex and tumor type (p=0.03), GCTb and CS predominated in females (54.9% and 56.6% respectively), while for the OS males were most affected (59.1%). Age was different in relation with tumor type (p=0.0001), average age was $24.3{\pm}11.2$ years for OS, $34.5{\pm}13$ years for GCTb and $49.2{\pm}18.5$ years for CS. Furthermore, associations of tumor type with topographic location of the primary tumor (P=0.0001) were found. Conclusions: In this study we can see that incidence of musculoskeletal tumor in our population is continuously increasing and in nine years an approximately 200% increase of musculoskeletal tumor cases was observed.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.14-24
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• 1993

The Purpose of this study was to explore the condition of periodic medical examination and the health care services of industries in order to offer some basic data on developing industrial nursing care. To achieve this goal a self - administered questionnaire (developed by the academic affairs of community health nursing) was provieded to the nurses in 56 industries from Dec. 10, 1992 to Jan. 20, 1993. The statistical computer package, SPSS, was used to manipulate the data along with T-test and ANOVA. The results were as follows : 1. General characteristics: The greater part of the industries were manufacturing company, and below 300 employees of industry were 55.4%. The shift system was mostly one shift(66.1%) and three shift(23.2%), and 50.0% them organized the Industrial Safety and Health Commitee. Average a number of employees was 631 person. 2. Periodic Medical Examination: Most of the workers were receiving periodic medical examination from the designated hospital (95.71%). From the about 12.89% were gone through a colse medical examination. In colse medical examination 58.41% were decided 'C' and 36.73% were decided 'D'. About 6.23% off those who had any clinical findings were work-time shortening(7.84%), work-transition(8.12%), recoverating at home. The majority of the workers receive the result of the periodic medical examination individually (78.5%). 3. Special medical examination: The rate of those who are receiving special medical examination were 76.82% and about 8.24% were decided 'C' and 1.23% were decided 'D' Those who had any health problems were receiving follow-up checking (9.10%) and medical treatment while working (15.04%). The health managers in the company can consult (85.7%) those who had any suspicious sign and symptoms of occupational disease. 4. Health care services: The average score of health care services were 17.57 point out of 28 point, and the score was lower in health assessment and environmental hygiene than medical diagnosis and health education. There were significant differences in environmental hygine (F=3.72, P=0.017), health care services(F=3.94, P=0.013) according to the size of the size of the industries The other's significancy is not shown by any type of industrial nurse. The level of health care services were higher in the wokers who had better health and showed no singificant differences(T=-0.73, P=0.470).

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.58-66
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• 1993

The purpose of this study was to explore the condition of periodic medical examination, and health care services in industries. This will offer some basic data in developing industrial nursing care requirements. To achieve this goal a self-administered questionnaire (developed by the academic affairs of community health nursing) was provided to the nurses working in 40 industries from Dec 20, 1992 to Jan 20, 1993. The statistical computer package SAS, along with t-test, and ANOVA was used to manipulate the date. The results were as follows : 1. General Characteristics: The greater part of the industries studied were manufacturing company, with over 500 employees. The shift system was used with most companies using one or three shifts, and 75.0% of them were organized with Industrial Safety and Health Committees. 2. Periodic Medical Examination : Most of the workers were receiving periodic medical examination from a designated hospital (96.7%). Of those 15.8% had a close medical examination. In the medical examination 9.4% were evaluated at 'C' and 3.8 were evaluated at 'D'. About 55.0% of those workers received the result of the periodic medical examination individually(95.0%). 3. Special Medical Examination : The rate of those who were receiving special medical examination was 98.4% and about 11.7% were evaluated at 'C' and 3.9% were evaluated at 'D'. Those who had any health problems (54.2%) were receiving follow-up care, 52.4% of them had medical treatment while working. The health care managers in the company consulted 97.1% of them who had any suspicious signs and symptoms of occupational diseases. 4. Health Care Services : The average score of health care services was 13.8 out of a possible 28 point. The score of health education and health assessment, was lower than medical diagnosis and environmental hygiene. There were no significant differences in health care services according to the size of the industries(F=.95, P=.429). The score of health care services was higher in the worker who had better health and showed significant differences (F=4.50, p=.025).

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.343-352
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• 2019

성장기 어린이에게서 나타나는 구순폐쇄 부전은 구강기능 및 구강 주위 조직의 구조적 발달 이상을 초래하게 되며, 이는 구강안면 근기능 이상으로 발전된다. 이처럼 입술을 다무는 것은 필수적이고 중요한 행동이므로, 입술을 다무는 힘을 측정하는 것은 구강 감각 및 운동 이상이 있는 환자를 평가함에 있어서 매우 유용할 수 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 학령기 어린이의 연령, 성별에 따른 평균 구순폐쇄력을 측정하고, 이에 영향을 주는 요인들과의 상관성을 분석하는 것이다. 전주시에 소재한 초등학교 5곳의 7 - 12 세 어린이 765명을 대상으로, 교합상태, 구순폐쇄 여부에 대한 임상 검사와 구순폐쇄력 측정을 시행하였다. 구순폐쇄력은 3회 측정하였고, 측정값의 평균을 대상자의 구순폐쇄력으로 활용하였다. Angle 분류법 및 안정시 구순폐쇄 여부는 구순폐쇄력 고저군 분포와 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계를 나타냈다(p = 0.016, 0.004). 완전 구순폐쇄 군에서는 높은 구순폐쇄력 군의 비율이 높았던 반면, 불완전 구순폐쇄 군에서는 낮은 구순폐쇄력 군의 비율이 더 높게 나타났다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.204-212
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine house dust mite concentrations in living rooms and bedding materials in atopic case-control groups. Methods: Fifty four homes with children suffering atopic diseases as cases and fifty one homes without atopic diseases as controls were selected after diagnosis at three elementary schools in Ulsan City. Dust samples were collected from the living rooms and bedding materials in each home during summer and winter with a vacuum cleaner and analyzed for house dust mites using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Environmental factors and family history were surveyed during sampling. Results: Both species of house dust mite Dermatophagoides farina (Der f 1) and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der p 1) were found in all homes. Derf1 concentrations were much higher than Der P1 concentrations, both in atopic homes (1518.9 vs. 27.0 ng/g. dust, respectively) and non-atopic homes (810.8 vs. 44.3 ng/g. dust, respectively). Der f 1 concentrations were significantly higher in the atopic group than in the non-atopic group (atopic: 1518.9 ng/g.dust, non-atopic: 810.8 ng/g.dust, p = 0.035). However, total house dust mite Der p 1 concentrations were significantly higher in the non-atopic group than in the atopic group (atopic: 27.0 ng/g.dust, non-atopic: 44.3 ng/g.dust, p = 0.035). Multiple regression implied that mothers with family history of atopic diseases (OR = 4.79, 95% CI = 1.81-12.69), Der f 1 concentrations (OR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.07-2.81), and air freshener use (OR = 4.60, 95% CI = 1.72-12.34) had significant associations with atopic children. Conclusion: House dust mite Der f 1 concentrations were associated with atopic children. This study suggests that parents should reduce house dust mite Der f 1 concentrations through environmental controls.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.11-22
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• 2019

Background: Sling exercises are frequently used for the rehabilitation process of patients with shoulder joint injuries, but research on the significant frequency intensity and appropriate treatment duration for sling exercises with local vibration stimulation is lacking. Objects: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sling exercise with vibration on shoulder range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, pain, and dysfunction in patients with a medical diagnosis of shoulder joint injury. Methods: Twenty-two patients were randomly assigned to the experiment and control groups. Six sling exercises with and without 50 Hz vibrations were applied in the experiment and control groups, respectively. Each exercise consisted of 3 sets of 5 repetitions performed for 6 weeks. The assessment tools used included shoulder joint range of motion, muscle strength, pain level, and shoulder pain and disability index for functional disability. We conducted re-evaluations before and 3 and 6 weeks after intervention. The changes in the measurement variables were analyzed and compared between the two groups. Results: The ROM of the external rotation of the shoulder joint had a significant interaction between the group and the measurement point (F=3.652, p<.05). In both groups, we found a significant increase in external rotation angle between the measurement points (p<.05). The flexor strength of the shoulder joint significant interaction between the group and the measurement point (F=4.247, p<.05). Both the experiment (p<.01) and control groups (p<.05) showed a significant increase in shoulder flexor strength at the measurement points. After 6 weeks of the interventions, both the groups showed significantly improved VAS (p<.01), SPADI (p<.01), and orthopedic tests (p<.01). However, there was no significant difference between the group and the measurement point in terms of the clinical outcomes observed. Conclusion: The sling exercise with local vibration of 50 Hz affected the external rotation of the shoulder range of motion and improved shoulder flexor strength in the patients with shoulder injuries. Therefore, we propose the use of the sling exercise intervention with vibration in the exercise rehabilitation of patients with shoulder joint injuries.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.78-86
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand what kinds of chemical substances have been used annually and to investigate incidents that occurred due to chemical hazard release and to analyze statistically clinically chemical injury patients who visited one regional emergency medical center in Gumi city with documented references review. Methods: Annual chemical waste emission quantity (Kg/Year) (Cwep) was reproduced using national web site data governed by the Ministry of Environment and 5 years (from 1 .Jan. 2010 to 31. Dec. 2014) of medical records of chemical injury patients who visited our emergency department were reviewed retrospectively. By applying exclusion criteria, 446 patients of 460 patients were selected. Results: Dichloromethane, Toluene, Trichloroethylene, and Xylene were always included within Top 5 of Cweq. Six cases of chemical incidents were reported and in 3 of 6 cases involving Hydrogen fluoride were included during the study period. Male gender and twenties were the most prevalent group. Injury evoking chemicals were Hydrogen fluoride, unknown, complex chemicals (over 2 substances) in sequence. The most frequent site of wounds and injuries was the respiratory tract. Gas among status, intoxication among diagnosis, and discharge among disposition was most numerous in each group. Conclusion: There have been no uniform clinical protocols for chemical wounds and injuries due to various kinds of chemicophysical properties and ignorance of antidotes. Therefore conduct of a multicenter cohort study and experiments for ruling out chemicals according to chemicophysical priority as well as development of antidotes and clinical protocols for chemical injury patients is needed.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.208-222
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• 2023

최근 「교통약자의 이동편의 증진법」 및 동법 시행규칙이 개정됨으로써 노선버스 운송사업자는 버스를 대폐차하는 경우 저상버스를 도입해야 한다. 다만, 저상버스 운행이 불가한 노선의 경우 운송사업자는 「교통약자의 이동편의 증진법 시행규칙」 제4조의2에 따라 소속 교통행정기관의 승인을 받아 저상버스를 도입하지 않을 수 있다. 전국버스운송사업조합연합회에서 제공받은 시도별 저상버스 도입 예외승인 현황에 의하면 전체 시내버스 노선 중 약 5.9%가 저상버스 투입 예외 노선으로 조사되나, 저상버스 운행이 불가한 노선이 많을 것으로 판단되는 지역이 제외된 자료이기 때문에 실제 저상버스 도입이 불가능한 노선의 비율은 더욱 증가할 것으로 판단된다. 지방자치단체를 통해 저상버스 예외 승인 과정을 확인한 결과 예외 승인을 위한 구체적인 조사방법, 기준 등이 전무해 체계적인 조사가 이루어지지 않고 있다. 이러한 문제로 실제 저상버스가 운행 가능한 노선임에도 저상버스 투입 예외 승인을 받는 등의 문제가 발생하고 있다. 따라서, 본 연구는 도로기하구조, 도로시설 등 저상버스 운행환경 전반을 객관적으로 진단 가능한 매뉴얼을 개발하였다. 후속연구에서는 더 많은 사례에 적용하여 다양한 맥락에서 더욱 정교하게 적용하도록 개선할 계획이다.

• 지구물리
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.143-151
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• 2002

서기 751년에 축조되어 20세기에 해체 수리된 경주 불국사의 다보탐(높이 10.4m, 기단폭 7.4m, 하중 123.2 ton)과 석가탑(높이 10.8m, 기단폭 4.4m, 하장 82.3ton)은 국보급 문화재이나, 현재 석탁의 풍화는 물론 지대석의 어긋남 현상들이 관찰된다. 이 연구에서는 두 석탑의 안정성 진단에 필요한 지반 특성을 파악하기 위하여 탄성파, 전기비저항, 지하레이다 등의 지구 물리탐사를 실시하였다. 전기비저항 분포는 두 석탑 부근에서 최대 2200 Ωm의 값이나 석탑 외부의 지반은 200 Ωm 내외의 낮은 비저항치를 보이며 특히 북쪽 지반이 전반적으로 더 낮은 값을 보인다. 탄성파 P파의 속도분포에서는 다보탑 지반은 500~800m/s를 보여 300~500m/s의 범위를 갖는 석가탑 지반보다 상대적으로 견고하다. 이들 결과와 지하레이터 영상을 종합하여 탑의 지반 형태를 파악하였다. 다보탑 지반의 형태는 한 변의 길이가 약 6m인 8각형 모양으로 약 4m 깊이를 갖고, 석가탑지반은 약 9m × 10m의 직사각형 형태로 약 3m 깊이까지 분포한다. 이는 석탑 건립 당시 약 8ton/㎡의 탑하중을 견디기 위해 구축한 기초구조로 해석한다. 대체로 두 석탑의 북서쪽 부분이 주변지역보다 낮은 탄성파 속도와 낮은 비저항값이 관찰되는데 이 부분은 연약한 지반으로 판단한다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.799-809
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• 2011

Objectives: This study is aimed at identifying the influential factors on the pulmonary function of ordinary residents in the surrounding areas of Yeosu Industrial Complex. Methods: The PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) was conducted on the target residents numbering 989 people (male 361, female 628). The exposed group (813 people) resided within the radius of 5km from Yeosu Industrial Complex and the control group (176 people) resided in the radius of more than 15 km from May 2007 to November 2007. The survey also took into account other factors including personal characteristics, life habits, respiratory diseases and allergic symptoms, medical histories, and the living environments of the residents in order to further identify influential factors on pulmonary function. Result: When comparing the PFT values of the exposure groups to the control group of the same city, values of the exposure groups were meaningfully lower with an %$FEV_1$ of 107.05% and %FVC of 100.28%. Conversely, the control group reported an %$FEV_1$ and %FVC of 107.26% and 102.85% respectively, indicating that ambient air pollutants reduce lung function. The odds ratio of asthma diagnosis history increased when a subjects residence was close to a heavily trafficked road, traffic amount was huge, a bed was used, and the family had less than four members. However the results were not statistically meaningful. The odds ratios of abnormal pulmonary function were statistically higher among those with asthma(OR=4.29, CI=1.75-10.56), wheezing (OR=2.59, CI=1.24-5.41), and nasal congestion (OR=2.87, CI=1.36-6.08) (p<0.01). The factors affecting $FEV_1$ were symptoms including asthma, passive smoking and allergic eye disease ($R^2$=0.049, p<0.001). For the FVC symptoms including asthma ($R^2$=0.014, p<0.001) were measured. The analysis showed that FVC decreased with increases in $O_3$ and CO(p<0.01). Furthermore, $FEV_1$ decreased with increases in $O_3$(p<0.01). Conclusions: These results will provide preliminary data for establishing responsive measures to protect the health of residents in industrial complexes from air pollution, and to develop lasting environmental health policies.