• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.75-80
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• 1999

Background: Despite tension type headache is popular, the exact mechanism and method of treatment are not certain yet. So, we supposed the basic mechanism of tension type headache is myogenic, and did Tienchu acupoint block, occipital nerve block, and trigger point injection in tension type headache patients. Methods: Fifty-seven tension type headache patients were treated with local anesthetics and small dose of steroid. The intensity of pain and effect of every treatment was evaluated as Verbal Rating Score (VRS; 0~10) before and after every treatment. Evaluation of treatment was based on the time of treatment (1,2 times, 3 times, 4,5 times). Goal of treatment was VRS reaching below two point and it was considered as treated state. Results: Symptom improvement rates of each treatment were 90% (1, 2 times), 91% (3 times), 70% (4, 5 times) respectively. VRS reduction more than 50% rates were 60%, 64%, 60% respectively. Treated state (VRS<2) rates were 33%, 27%, 30% respectively. Conclusion: Tienchu acupoint block, occipital nerve block, trigger point injection were sorts of most effective and simply applicable modalities of treatment in tension type headache.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.191-197
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• 2016

The present study was to evaluate effects of vitamin E on intravenous administration of lidocaine-induced antinociception. Experiments were carried out using male Sprague-Dawley rats. Orofacial formalin-induced nociceptive behavioral responses were used as the orofacial animal pain model. Subcutaneous injection of formalin produced significant nociceptive scratching behavior. Intraperitoneal injection of 5 and 10 mg/kg of lidocaine attenuated formalin-induced nociceptive behavior in the 2nd phase, compared to the vehicle-treated group. Intraperitoneal injection of 1 g/kg of vitamin E also attenuated the formalin-induced nociceptive behavior in the 2nd phase, compared to the vehicle-treated group. However, low dose of vitamin E (0.5 g/kg) did not affect the nociceptive behavioral responses produced by subcutaneous injection of formalin. The present study also investigated effects of intraperitoneal injection of both vitamin E and lidocaine on orofacial formalin-induced behavioral responses. Vehicle treatment affected neither formalin-induced behavioral responses nor lidocaine-induced antinociceptive effects. However, intraperitoneal injection of 0.5 g/kg of vitamin E enhanced the lidocaine-induced antinociceptive effects in the 2nd phase compared to the vehicle-treated group. Intraperitoneal injection of naloxone, an opioid receptor antagonist, did not affect antinociception produced by intraperitoneal injections of both vitamin E and lidocaine. These results suggest that treatment with vitamin E enhances the systemic treatment with lidocaine-induced antinociception and reduces side effects when systemically treated with lidocaine. Therefore, the combined treatment with vitamin E and lidocaine is a potential therapeutic for chronic orofacial pain.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.147-153
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• 2018

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the central antinociceptive effects of eugenol after intraperitoneal administration. Experiments were carried out using male Sprague-Dawley rats. Subcutaneous injection of 5% formalin-induced nociceptive behavioral responses was used as the pain model. Subcutaneous injection of 5% formalin significantly produced nociceptive responses by increasing the licking time during nociceptive behavior. Subsequent intraperitoneal injection of 100 mg/kg of eugenol led to a significant decrease in the licking time. However, low dose of eugenol (50 mg/kg) did not affect the nociceptive behavioral responses produced by subcutaneous injection of formalin. Intrathecal injection of $30{\mu}g$ of naloxone, an opioid receptor antagonist, significantly blocked antinociceptive effects produced by intraperitoneal injection of eugenol. Neither intrathecal injection of methysergide ($30{\mu}g$), a serotonin receptor antagonist nor phentolamine ($30{\mu}g$), an ${\alpha}-adrenergic$ receptor antagonist influenced antinociceptive effects of eugenol, as compared to the vehicle treatment. These results suggest that central opioid pathway participates in mediating the antinociceptive effects of eugenol.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2014

최근 방사선 노출에 대한 사회적인 이슈와 함께 의료용 방사선의 이용에 대한 환자의 관심도 증가하고 있다. 현재 본원에서 시행하는 PET-CT 검사의 $^{18}F$-FDG는 EANM 권고기준대비 40% 초과하여 투여하고 있다. 따라서 최신 기술이 탑재된 장비의 성능을 파악하여, 진단적 가치를 보존하면서도 환자의 피폭선량을 최소화 시킬 수 있는 적정한 $^{18}F$-FDG의 투여량에 대해 알아보고자 한다. PET-CT 장비로는 2007년 설치된 Biograph Truepoint 40 (siemens, USA)스캐너와 2011년 설치된 동일회사의 Biograph mCT 64 (siemens, USA)를 사용하였고, 각 장비의 고유성능을 평가하기 위해 scatter phantom을 이용하여 NECR을 평가하였다. 또한 각 장비의 영상에 대한 평가를 위해 NEMA IEC Body Phantom에 $^{18}F$-FDG를 3.7, 4.44, 5.18 MBq/kg을 주입하고, 각각에 대해 bed 당 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120초씩 받은 데이터로 장비간의 SNR을 평가하였으며, 임상적 평가를 위해 $^{18}F$-FDG 3.7, 4.44, 5.18 MBq/kg을 주입한 환자들의 데이터를 이용하여 SNR을 비교 평가하였다. 실험 결과 mCT 64의 peak NECR값은 1.65e+005 cps이고, 이것은 Turepoint 40보다 10 % 높은 수치였다. NEMA IEC body phantom을 이용한 SNR값은 $^{18}F$-FDG 3.7 MBq/kg 주입한 경우 mCT 64가 검사 시간에 따라 평균 17.9% 높았고, 4.44 MBq/kg 주입한 경우는 평균 17.4% 높았으며, 5.18 MBq/kg 주입한 경우는 평균 17.1% 높았다. 임상 환자 영상의 경우 mCT 64의 SNR값은 16.5이고, 이것은 Turepoint 40 장비보다 25% 높았다. 다시 말해, 최근 장비의 발전으로 인해 장비 성능의 평가 항목 중 하나인 NECR은 10% 증가하였고, 영상 질의 평가 항목 중 하나인 SNR은 평균 17.5% 증가하였다. 더불어 bed당 10초의 시간을 늘리면 주입량을 10% 감소를 하여도 SNR은 유지 할 수 있었다. 그러므로 신규 도입한 장비의 정확한 성능테스트를 통해 영상의 질 저하 없이 투여량을 저감하여 환자의 방사선 피폭선량을 줄일 수 있고, 또한 방사선 노출에 대한 환자의 불안감을 감소시킬 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.41-53
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• 2003

The effect of Banhasasim-tang extracts on the hepatic, splenic and cardiac toxicity induced by doxorubicin administration (three injection protocol) were monitored using male ICR mice. Changes of body weight, clinical signs, necropsy findings and organ weights of liver, spleen and heart were observed with blood GOT and GPT levels. The results were as follows: 1. Decrease of body weight after doxorubicin treatment was dose-dependently inhibited by Banhasasim-tang extracts. 2. The degrees of anorexia, ataxia and dehydration that were observed in doxombicin treatment groups were dose-dependently inhibited by Banhasasim-rang extracts. 3. Increase of absolute and relative liver weight observed in the doxorubicin treatment group were dose-dependently inhibited by Banhasasim-tang extracts. In addition, the degrees of liver congestion and necrotic spot were significantly and dose-dependently decreased in the Banhasasim-rang extracts dosing group compared to that of the doxorubicin-only treatment group. It is also demonstrated that elevated serum GOT and GPT levels in the doxorubicin treatment group were significantly decreased in the Banhasasim-rang extracts dosing group. 4. Decrease of absolute and relative spleen weight observed in doxorubicin treatment groups were dose-dependently inhibited by Banhasasim-rang extracts. In addition, the degrees of splenic atrophy were significantly and dose-dependently decreased in the Banhasasim-rang extracts dosing group compared to that of doxorubicin-only treatment group. 5. Increase of absolute and relative heart weight observed in doxorubicin treatment groups were dose-dependently inhibited by Banhasasim-rang extracts. In addition, the degrees of heart congestion and enlargement were significantly and dose-dependently decreased in the Banhasasim-rang extracts dosing group compared to that of the doxorubicin-only treatment group. In conclusion, the toxicity of doxorubicin treatment (decrease of body weight, clinical signs such as anorexia, ataxia and dehydration, changes of organ weights of liver, spleen and heart, elevation of serum GOT and GPT levels) was inhibited and/or prevented by Banhasasim-rang extracts. According to these results, it is considered that Banhasasim-rang has some preventive effect against the toxicity induced by doxorubicin.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2017

It is suggested that the dose limit recommended in the Enforcement Decree of Korea's Nuclear Safety Act should not exceed 150 mSv per year for radiation workers. Recently, however, ICRP 118 report has suggested that the threshold dose of the lens should be reduced to 0.2~0.5 Gy and the mean dose should not exceed 50 mSv per year for an average of 20 mSv over 5 years. Based on these contents, $^{123}I$, $^{99m}Tc$, and $^{18}F-FDG$, which are radioisotope drugs that are used directly by radiation workers in the nuclear medicine department in Korea are expected to receive a large dose of radiation in the lens in distribution and injection jobs to administer them to patients. The ED3 Active Extremity Dosimeter was used to measure the dose of the lens in the nuclear medicine and radiation workers and how much of the dose was received per 1 mCi.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.344-350
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• 2023

Background: 4-carvomenthenol[4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol] is a main component of Origanum vulgare L., Zanthoxylum piperitum (L.) DC., and other plants. It has been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-tumor effects. Furthermore, it is necessary to conduct a toxicity test on 4-carvomenthenol to ensure its safety. Methods: This study included 5-week-old Institute of Cancer Research mice that were categorized into 3 treatment groups (12, 25, and 50 mg/kg 4-carvomenthenol dose levels) and a control group (10% dimethyl sulfoxide, 40% polyethylene glycol 300, 5% Tween 80, and 45% normal saline injection of the final volume), with 5 male mice and 5 female mice per group. All groups were observed for clinical symptoms and body weight in a period of 14 days and were subjected to gross necropsy after euthanasia. Results: No deaths were recorded. No test substance-related clinical signs in the female mice of the 12 mg/kg dose group were observed. Abnormal gait was observed in 1 male from day 1 to day 3 in the 12 mg/kg dose group; 1-3 males from day 1 to day 7 and 1-5 females from day 1 to day 15 in the 25 mg/kg dose group; and 2-5 males and 2-5 females from day 1 to day 15 in the 50 mg/kg dose group. No test substance-related effect on the body weight and necropsy findings was observed. Conclusion: The results of this study suggested that the lethal dose of 4-carvomenthenol could be greater than 50 mg/kg. However, further research is needed, especially repeated-dose toxicity studies, to confirm the efficacy and safety of 4-carvomenthenol.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.87-93
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• 1985

방사선조사와 5-Fluorouracil(5-FU)과의 병용시 5-FU투여로 인한 마우스 공장 소낭선세포의 방사선 감수성에 미치는 영향과 방사선조사 효과 증강율을 측정하기 위하여 $C_3H$마우스 110마리를 대상으로 동물실험용 세시움 방사선 조사기를 이용하였다. 방사선조사 단독시행군은 $1,000{\sim}1,600rad$를, 5-FU와 병용군은 $800{\sim}1,400rad$의 방사선조사와 복강내 5-FU투여를 병용하였다. 방사선조사 단독시행 군은 조사 후 90시간 후에, 병용요법군은 120시간 후에 마우스 공장을 횡절단하여 마우스공장 소낭선 측정 법을 이용하여 평군치사선량과, 5-FU주입이 공장 소낭선세포 생존케 미치는 dose effect factor(DEF)를 측정하였으며, 결과는 다음과 같다. 1, 방사선조사 단독시행 군, 방사선조사 분전 5-FU주입군, 방사선조사 6시간 후에 5-FU주입군의 평균치사선량(Do)은 각각 135, 135, 114rad였다. 2. 방사선조사 단독시행 군에 비하여 방사선조사 15분전 5-FU주입군과, 방사선조사 6시간 후에 5-FU주입군의 DEF는 각각 1.13, 1.27이였다.

• 대한치과마취과학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.92-97
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• 2003

Background: Gabapentin is a novel anti-epileptic drug, which is used in clinical practice to treat epilepsy. This drug is also used as an analgesic in pain patients. The antinociceptive effect of this drug was assessed using the formalin test in the rat. Methods: In order to investigate the effects of gabapentin on the trigeminal nerve territory, we injected 0.5% formalin into the upper lip. Adult, male, Sprague-Dawley rats received a $50{\mu}l$ subcutaneous injection of 5% formalin into one vibrissal pad and the consequent, facial grooming behavior was monitored. Consistent with previous investigations using tile formalin model, animals exhibited biphasic nocifensive grooming (phase 1, 0-12 min; phase 2, 12-60 min). Results: The intraperitoneal administration gabapentin 5 minutes prior to the formalin injection led to a significant, dose-dependent reduction in grooming time during phase 2. In high doses, gabapentin also reduced the time of grooming during phase 1. Conclusions: The Intraperitoneal injection of gabapentin has an analgesic effect in the facial formalin rat model and this analgesic effect increases dose-dependently.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.183-190
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• 2018

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with peripheral neuropathy, loss of sensation in the peripheral nerves, and weakness in the lower extremities. Methylcobalamin is the most effective analogue of vitamin B12 used to treat or prevent the complications associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. The current study aimed to compare the serum cobalamin levels after administration of two different regimes of methylcobalamin in peripheral neuropathy patients. Methods: The present study was a prospective, randomized, comparative study. The study consisted of two parallel groups, group A (methylcobalamin $500{\mu}g$ injection intramuscularly three times a week) and group B (methylcobalamin $1500{\mu}g$ injection intramuscularly once a week). A control group of healthy volunteers was also included. Results: A total of 24 patients (12 in each group) were included in the study. Five healthy volunteers were also included as a control in each group. At the end of treatment, serum cobalamin levels were significantly (P = 0.028) higher in group A ($1892.08{\pm}234.50$) as compared with group B ($1438.5{\pm}460.32$). The serum cobalamin levels in Group A healthy volunteers were also two times higher than that of group B (P = 0.056). Both the LANSS scale and DN4 questionnaire reported similar results at end of treatment. Conclusions: The $500{\mu}g$ methylcobalamin thrice weekly regime is more effective in increasing the serum cobalamin levels as compared to the $1500{\mu}g$ methylcobalamin once weekly regime.