• Title/Summary/Keyword: HFS

Search Result 597, Processing Time 0.025 seconds

Microvascular Decompression for Familial Hemifacial Spasm : Single Institute Experience

  • Park, Jae-Han;Jo, Kyung-Il;Lee, Hyun-Seok;Lee, Jung-A;Park, Kwan
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
    • /
    • v.53 no.1
    • /
    • pp.1-5
    • /
    • 2013
  • Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and surgical outcomes of familial hemifacial spasm (HFS) and to discuss the role of genetic susceptibility. Methods : Between 2001 and 2011, 20 familial HFS patients with ten different pedigrees visited our hospital. The data from comprehensive evaluation of these patients, including clinical, radiological and electrophysiological data and surgical outcomes were reviewed to characterize familial HFS and to compare the characteristics between familial HFS and sporadic HFS. Results : According to the family tree, the inheritance pattern was difficult to define clearly using these data. Radiologic findings suggested that the vertebral artery (VA) was a more frequent offender in familial HFS than in sporadic cases (35.0% vs. 10.0%, p<0.001). Chi-square test showed that there were no correlation between VA tortuosity and underlying morbidity such as diabetes or hypertension (p=0.391). Eighteen out of 19 patients who underwent microvascular decompression showed no residual spasm. Other features of familial HFS overlap with sporadic cases. These findings suggest that certain genetic susceptibilities rather than hypertension or diabetes may influence vascular tortuosity and HFS development. Conclusion : In this study, familial HFS seems not so different from sporadic cases. Authors thought familial HFS could have heterogeneous etiology. Further study of familial HFS including clinical, anatomic, genetic, and molecular information may help identify a gene or trait that can provide insight into the mechanisms of sporadic and familial HFS.

A Study to Improve Recovery Ratio of Deleted File Using the Parsing Algorithm of the HFS + Journal File (HFS+ 저널 파일 파싱 알고리즘을 이용한 삭제된 파일 복구 기법 향상 방안)

  • Bang, Seung Gyu;Jeon, Sang Jun;Kim, Do Hyun;Lee, Sang Jin
    • KIPS Transactions on Computer and Communication Systems
    • /
    • v.5 no.12
    • /
    • pp.463-470
    • /
    • 2016
  • With the growing demand for MAC-based system, the need for digital forensic techniques of these system has been increasing. In the digital forensic analysis process, sometimes analysts have recovered the deleted files when they prove the allegations if system user try to remove the evidence deliberately. Research and analysis that recover the deleted files from a file system constantly been made and HFS+ that is a file system of MAC-based system also has been researched. Carving techniques primarily has been used to recover the deleted file from HFS+ a file system because metadata of folder or file overwrite metadata of a deleted file when file is deleted from a file system on HFS+ characteristic. But if the file content is saved by separated state in a file system, Carving techniques also can't recover the whole or a part of the deleted file. In this paper we describe technique the deleted file recovery technique using HFS+ file system a journal. This technique that is suggested by existing research and analysis result is the technique that recover the deleted file by metadata that is maintained in a journal on HFS+ file system. but this technique excludes specific files and this problem needs to be reformed. In this paper we suggest algorithm that analysis a journal of HFS+ file system in detail. And we demonstrate that the deleted file cat be recovered from the extracted metadata by this algorithm without the excluded file.

Anti-obesity and LDL-cholesterol lowering effects of silkworm hemolymph in C57BL/6N mice fed high fat diet (고지방식이 비만 유도 mouse에서 누에체액의 항비만 및 LDL-cholesterol 저하효과)

  • Nam, You Ree;Ko, Young Eun;Ly, Sun Yung
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
    • /
    • v.51 no.3
    • /
    • pp.201-207
    • /
    • 2018
  • Purpose: Obesity, a worldwide epidemic, is associated with insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Many strategies, including natural alternative anti-obesity agents, are used widely to prevent obesity. This study examined the effects of silkworm hemolymph on the weight control of C57BL/6N mice fed with a high-fat diet. Methods: The mice were divided into five groups: normal group (N), high-fat diet group (HFC), high-fat diet and silkworm hemolymph (at dose of 1 mL/kg BW (HFS-1), 5 mL/kg BW (HFS-5) and 10 mL/kg (HFS-10) for 12 weeks. Results: After 12 weeks treatment, the administration of silkworm hemolymph decreased the final body weight significantly along with a decrease in the weights of epididymal fat and total fat. The plasma LDL-cholesterol concentration was significantly lower in the HFS-1, HFS-5, and HFS-10 groups than in the HFC group. In addition, the leptin level of the HFS groups was significantly lower than those of the HFC group without a change in the plasma insulin concentration. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the silkworm hemolymph may have the potential to prevent obesity.

A Case Report of Chemotherapy-Induced Hand-Foot Syndrome Treated with Modified Dohongsamul-tang (가미도홍사물탕 약욕요법 이후 호전된 항암화학요법 유발 수족증후군 1례)

  • Han, Ga-jin;Jang, Myeong-woong;Seong, Sin;Kim, Sung-su
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
    • /
    • v.39 no.2
    • /
    • pp.259-267
    • /
    • 2018
  • Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) frequently occurs after receiving chemotherapy, such as sorafenib, in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and this impairs quality of life (QOL). The prevalence of HFS due to sorafenib is 10-28%. The effective methods to treat HFS are not established aside from temporary discontinuation of chemotherapy agents and drug dosage adjustment because the mechanism of HFS has not been elucidated. According to a previous study, modified Dohongsamul-tang was effective in the treatment of patients with HFS and improved patients' QOL. Based on these results, we administered the soaking method with modified Dohongsamul-tang to a 50-year-old male patient with HCC complaining of HFS due to sorafenib. After two weeks, the symptoms of HFS were improved despite taking sorafenib. We suggest that modified Dohongsamul-tang is a novel method for treating HFS.

Forensic Technique for Clusters Analysis of HFS+ Filesystem (HFS+파일시스템의 클러스터 분석을 위한 포렌식 기법)

  • Cho, Gyu-Sang;Shin, Seung-Cheol
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
    • /
    • 2021.07a
    • /
    • pp.221-222
    • /
    • 2021
  • 본 논문에서는 HFS+ 파일시스템의 클러스터의 상태를 분석하여 디지털 포렌식에 활용하기 위한 기법을 제안한다. 이 방법은 파일시스템의 클러스터 안에 들어있는 정보를 텍스트 형식과 GUI 형식으로 표시하하여 포렌식을 수행하기 위한 정보를 제공하는 것을 목표로 개발한다. 이 기법에서 적용되는 파일시스템은 macOS에서 사용하는 HFS+ 파일시스템으로 파일/디렉토리에 대한 클러스터의 수, 클러스터의 연속정보, 클러스터에 연관된 파일/디렉토리의 고유정보와 시간정보를 표시한다. 이 기법을 위한 도구는 C/C++와 Python언어로 macOS 환경에서 동작하도록 개발된다. 일반적으로 Windows 환경에 비하여 macOS 환경에서 사용할 수 있는 포렌식 분석을 소프트웨어들이 상대적으로 많지 않아서 이 도구에서 제공하는 디스크 클러스터의 할당상태와 그것과 연관된 포렌식 정보를 얻는데 효과적으로 사용될 수 있는 점이 이 연구가 기여하는 바이다.

  • PDF

Category of H-fuzzy Semtiopogenous Spaces

  • Chung, S.H.
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
    • /
    • v.3 no.3
    • /
    • pp.19-26
    • /
    • 1993
  • In this paper, we introduce the notion of H-fuzzy esmitopogenous spaces. In section 1, we give the preliminary definitions and some basic results. In section 2, we show that category HFS of H-fuzzy semitiopogenous spaces and continuous maps between them is topological and cotopological. Using ordinary operations, we characterize coreflective subcatgories and then show that each of Top, Prox, Qunif, and Unig is isomorphic with some coreflective subcategory of HFS. Moreover, we show that sa-HFS is closed under the formation of initial sources in a-HFS, whewe a is a symmetrical elementary operation.

  • PDF

Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Epidermoid Tumor at Cerebello Pontine Angle

  • Choi, Seok-Keun;Rhee, Bong-Arm;Lim, Young-Jin
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
    • /
    • v.45 no.3
    • /
    • pp.196-198
    • /
    • 2009
  • Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is almost always induced by vascular compression but in some cases the cause of HFS are tumors at cerebellopontine angle (CPA) or vascular malformations. We present a rare case of hemifacial spasm caused by epidermoid tumors and the possible pathogenesis of HFS is discussed. A 36-year-old female patient presented with a 27-month history of progressive involuntary facial twitching and had been treated with acupuncture and herb medication. On imaging study, a mass lesion was seen at right CPA. Microvascular decompression combined with mass removal was undertaken through retrosigmoid approach. The lesion was avascular mass and diagnosed with an epidermoid tumor pathologically. Eventually, we found a offending vessel (AICA : anterior inferior cerebellar artery) compressing facial nerve root exit zone (REZ). In case of HFS caused by tumor compression on the facial nerve REZ, surgeons should try to find an offending vessel under the mass. This case supports the vascular compression theory as a pathogenesis of HFS.

Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring during Microvascular Decompression Surgery for Hemifacial Spasm

  • Park, Sang-Ku;Joo, Byung-Euk;Park, Kwan
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
    • /
    • v.62 no.4
    • /
    • pp.367-375
    • /
    • 2019
  • Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is due to the vascular compression of the facial nerve at its root exit zone (REZ). Microvascular decompression (MVD) of the facial nerve near the REZ is an effective treatment for HFS. In MVD for HFS, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (INM) has two purposes. The first purpose is to prevent injury to neural structures such as the vestibulocochlear nerve and facial nerve during MVD surgery, which is possible through INM of brainstem auditory evoked potential and facial nerve electromyography (EMG). The second purpose is the unique feature of MVD for HFS, which is to assess and optimize the effectiveness of the vascular decompression. The purpose is achieved mainly through monitoring of abnormal facial nerve EMG that is called as lateral spread response (LSR) and is also partially possible through Z-L response, facial F-wave, and facial motor evoked potentials. Based on the information regarding INM mentioned above, MVD for HFS can be considered as a more safe and effective treatment.

Estimation of methane emissions from local and crossbreed beef cattle in Daklak province of Vietnam

  • Ramirez-Restrepo, Carlos Alberto;Van Tien, Dung;Le Duc, Ngoan;Herrero, Mario;Le Dinh, Phung;Van, Dung Dinh;Le Thi Hoa, Sen;Chi, Cuong Vu;Solano-Patino, Cesar;Lerner, Amy M.;Searchinger, Timothy D.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
    • /
    • v.30 no.7
    • /
    • pp.1054-1060
    • /
    • 2017
  • Objective: This study was aimed at evaluating effects of cattle breed resources and alternative mixed-feeding practices on meat productivity and emission intensities from household farming systems (HFS) in Daklak Province, Vietnam. Methods: Records from Local $Yellow{\time}Red$ Sindhi (Bos indicus; Lai Sind) and 1/2 Limousin, 1/2 Drought Master, and 1/2 Red Angus cattle during the growth (0 to 21 months) and fattening (22 to 25 months) periods were used to better understand variations on meat productivity and enteric methane emissions. Parameters were determined by the ruminant model. Four scenarios were developed: (HFS1) grazing from birth to slaughter on native grasses for approximately 10 h plus 1.5 kg dry matter/d (0.8% live weight [LW]) of a mixture of guinea grass (19%), cassava (43%) powder, cotton (23%) seed, and rice (15%) straw; (HFS2) growth period fed with elephant grass (1% of LW) plus supplementation (1.5% of LW) of rice bran (36%), maize (33%), and cassava (31%) meals; and HFS3 and HFS4 computed elephant grass, but concentrate supplementation reaching 2% and 1% of LW, respectively. Results: Results show that compared to HFS1, emissions ($72.3{\pm}0.96kg\;CH_4/animal/life$; least squares $means{\pm}standard$ error of the mean) were 15%, 6%, and 23% lower (p<0.01) for the HFS2, HFS3, and HFS4, respectively. The predicted methane efficiencies ($CO_2eq$) per kg of LW at slaughter ($4.3{\pm}0.15$), carcass weight ($8.8{\pm}0.25kg$) and kg of edible protein ($44.1{\pm}1.29$) were also lower (p<0.05) in the HFS4. In particular, irrespective of the HSF, feed supply and ratio changes had a more positive impact on emission intensities when crossbred 1/2 Red Angus cattle were fed than in their crossbred counterparts. Conclusion: Modest improvements on feeding practices and integrated modelling frameworks may offer potential trade-offs to respond to climate change in Vietnam.

Prognostic Factors of Hemifacial Spasm after Microvascular Decompression

  • Kim, Hong-Rae;Rhee, Deok-Joo;Kong, Doo-Sik;Park, Kwan
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
    • /
    • v.45 no.6
    • /
    • pp.336-340
    • /
    • 2009
  • Objective : The factors that influence the prognosis of patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) treated by microvascular decompression (MVD) have not been definitely established. We report a prospective study evaluating the prognostic factors in patients undergoing MVD for HFS. Methods : From January 2004 to September 2006, the authors prospectively studied a series of 293 patients who underwent MVD for HFS. We prospectively analyzed a number of variables in order to evaluate the predictive value of independent variables for the prognosis of patients undergoing MVD. The patients were followed-up at regular intervals and divided into as cured and unsatisfactory groups based on symptom relief. Uni- and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression models. Results : A total 273 of 293 (94.2%) patients achieved symptom relief within one year after the operation. Intraoperatively, the indentation of the root exit zone was observed in 259 (88.5%) patients. Uni- and multivariate analyses revealed that the symptoms at postoperative 3 months (p<0.001) and indentation of the root exit zone (p=0.036) were associated with good outcomes. Conclusion : The intraoperative finding of root exit zone indentation will help physicians determine the prognosis in patients with HFS. To predict the prognosis of HFS, a regular follow-up period of at least 3 months following MVD should be required.