• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.139-143
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• 2009

The anaphylactic allergic reaction is involved in many allergic diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. In this report, I investigated the effect of ripe fruits of Rubus coreanus Miq. (Rosaceae) (RFRC) on the anaphylactic allergic reaction and studied its possible mechanisms of action. RFRC inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylactic reaction in mice. RFRC dose-dependently decreased the IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis. In addition, RFRC decreased the gene expression and production of tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$ (TNF-$\alpha$) and interleukin (IL)-6 in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) plus calcium ionophore A23187 (A23187)-stimulated human mast cells. These findings provide evidence that RFRC could be a candidate as an anti-allergic agent.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.170-174
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• 1978

A case of mediastinal seminoma is presented. A male driver, 27 years old Korean, has been suffered from substernal pain, cough and moderate swallowing difficulty since 5 months prior to this admission. At the time of onset, he visited at a local clinic to find some mass in his anterior mediastinum on chest P-A and lateral X-ray check. Recently, intermittent hiccups with much aggravated dysphagia forced him to visit our hospital, and admitted for radical resection under the impression of anterior superior mediastinal tumor of thymus origin. Median sternotomy was done and total resection of the tumor of 8.0X11.0X3.5cm was done without any specific complication and biopsy of the tumor revealed as primary mediastinal seminoma of the mediastinum. Supplementary prophylactic irradiation therapy was done with a tumor dose of 4,000 rad in 4 weeks after operation. Postoperative hospital course was uneventful and patient was joyful with his occupation for 3 months after discharge.

• Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.1-7
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• 2003

The CYP1A gene is one of Cytochrome P450 drug-metabolizing enzymes with dose-dependant manner of gene expression and is useful to get the information of alterations on gene expression upon environmental contaminants as well as the biomarker of environmental contamination at the specific places. In this report, we further discuss the usefulness of CYP1A gene in relation to aquatic environmental contamination at several aspects.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.88-91
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• 2010

The piriformis syndrome is a condition allegedly attributable to compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. Recently, magnetic resonance neurography and electrophysiologic study have helped to diagnose piriformis syndrome. High dose radiotherapy could induce acute and delayed muscle damage. We had experienced piriformis syndrome with fatty atrophy of piriformis muscle after radiotherapy for recurrent cervical cancer.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.108-115
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• 2017

Chlorination has been the most common antifouling method, but alternatives are under searching. In this article, we report how the hydrogen peroxide could enhance the effect of chlorination to prevent fouling by inhibiting larvae settlement and abatement of mussel colonization or by extinct of them; through marine mussel Mytilus edulis. The addition of hydrogen peroxide shows synergic effect on the veliger larvae (up to 19 folds) and effectively reduces required time of mussel mortality by 8-22%. For resolution of micro- and macro-fouling caused by the marine mussel, as well as diminishing of time and conventional chlorine dose could be important factor in favour of environment and economics.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.11-18
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• 1998

Single phase, narrow beam X-ray attenuation data were obtained using various construction materials concrete, white block, red block, 3 hole block, gypsum board, artificial marble, cement, plate glass, wood, and lead. Tube voltages of 60, 80, 100, 120 kVp were employed and the resulting curves were compared to transmission data found in this report. The shielding methodology and the derivation of equations used for determination of barrier requirements were presented in NCRP 49. We could calculate the X-ray exposed dose after attenuation and thickness of protection barrier in the clinic facilities accordingly. For the purpose of maximizing the benefit/cost ratio to diagnostic shielding, various construction materials must be installed carefully and attnuation rate considered thoroughly.

• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.255-260
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• 2000

We report that the crack-free organic-inorganic hybrid silica thin films were fabricated by sol-gel process using organometallic compounds as a precursor and that we have established very reproducible fabrication condition with systematic investigation of thickness and refractive index variations for various control parameters, such as, coating type, coating speed, chemical composition, prebake and postbake temperature. Additionally, we measured and compared the change of optical property with the UV exposure dose for three different kinds of photoinitiators. Furthermore, the fabrication of Ix4 MMI optical power splitter using the sol-gel thin film provides the possibility of various applications to the optical waveguide devices. vices.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Oriental Medical Informatics
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.47-51
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• 2005

Obesity can cause abnormality of ovarian function, which can also result disorder of menstruation. According to several studies, to reduce weights is the effective treatment in order to cure amenorrhea such as disorder of menstruation caused by obesity. This study shows a case that an obese woman by sumdam(濕痰) recovered from abnormality of menstruation as losing her weight due to a dose of Yijintang(二陳湯).

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 2011

Purpose : The purpose of this review is to evaluate the possibility of panoramic radiography as a national oral examination tool. Materials and Methods : This report was carried out by review of the literatures. Results : Panoramic radiography has sufficient diagnostic accuracy in dental caries, periodontal diseases, and other lesions. Also, the effective dose of panoramic radiography is lower than traditional full-mouth periapical radiography. Conclusion : Panoramic radiography will improve the efficacy of dental examination in national oral examination. However, more studies are required to evaluate the benefit, financial cost, and operation time and also to make selection criteria and quality management program.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• v.39 no.5
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• pp.251-253
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• 2013

Inferior alveolar nerve block obtained maximum anesthetic effect using a small dose of local anesthetic agent, which also has low a complication incidence. Complications of an inferior alveolar nerve block include direct nerve damage, bleeding, trismus, temporary facial nerve palsy, and etc. Among them, the major iatrogenic complication is dental needle fracture. A fragment that disappears into the soft tissue would be hard to remove, giving rise to a legal problem. A 31-year-old woman was referred for the removal of a broken needle, following an inferior alveolar nerve block. Management involved the removal of the needle under local anesthesia with pre- and peri-operative computed tomography scans.