• 대한간호학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.85-98
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• 1978

This study was designed to investigate the elderly people's attitude toward death for the purpose of identifying the issues needed in the planning of health management and care activities for the aged. The total number of subjects in this study was 354 elderly people who were accommodated in house for elderly people (185) and school for elderly people (169). The scale for the attitude toward death of aged persons as an instrument of this study was mainly constructed with reference to Schneidman's attitude questioners toward death modified of adjust the Korean cultural characteristics and attitudes concerning death. Theresultsofthisstudywereasfollows: - 1. Out of total 45.8% of the respondents consider that death is a natural phenomena and ending of life. The responses on the meaning of death appeared differently : non-religions (48.1%) and oriental religions (50.3%) consider death as a natural phenomena however western religions (47.4%) consider that death is God's call. This difference was statistically significant. (x$^2$= 56.6419. df = 10. p<0.01). Respondents with a spouses (52.4%) think death is a natural phenomena opposed to respondent without spouses (33.3%). This was statistically significant. (x$^2$= 14.7134. df= 5 p<0.05). 2. Respondents in the house for aged persons (51.9%) replied. They do not wanted death because it meant a separation from their family as compared to those from school for aged persons (26.0%). 57.9% responded that they want to be told when death is confronted. 3. 51.2% of the respondents replied that the main factor to influence their attitude toward concept of death was the dying of their friends & relatives. 79.9% of respondents expressed that wished to die. The main reason for dying was economic shortage (28.3%). 4. 70.1% of the respondents want their body to be hurried while only 1.1% of the respondents want to donate their body to a medical research. 5. Over two thirds of the respondents replied that they do not believe in a life in heaven or that they will be rebirth. 6. The questioners of this study stimulated 56.8% of the respondents to feel that they should spend the leu of their life more effectively and 15.5% of the respondents felt it gave them the opportunity to think about their death seriously.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2010

As cool-season plant, Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer is planted under shade-installation with tall front and low rear. However, at different planting positions, distinct differences come out because ginseng grows at the same position within 3~5 years and the growth circumstance changes a lot by the shade-installation. So, in this study, changes of temperature, photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence with varieties of shading material and planting position were investigated. Light transmittances by polyethylene shade net and silver-coated shading plate as planting materials were measured according to different planting positions. Photosynthetic rate and chlorophyll fluorescence were measured by LI-6400-40 (Li-Cor). According to different planting positions, light intensity was higher in silver-coated shading plate than in polyethylene shade net, and higher at front than rear. Also, photosynthetic rate showed the same tendency, which had a positive correlation to light intensity. But this treatment caused a lower Fo compared with polyethylene shade net because of the stress by light and temperature. Also, Fv/Fm and ETR were higher in silver-coated shading plate. Fo was similar at front and rear according to silver-coated shading plate and ETR was higher at front.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.61-72
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• 2019

Introduction : The aim of this study was to investigate menstrual pattern according to Mibyeong Index(MBI) and compare Mibyeong symptom score according to severity of menstrual pain. Mibyeong Index was designed to measure inconvenience and resilience of subject's complains including four physical symptoms(fatigue, pain, low sleep quality, indigestion) and mental distress including anxiety, anger, depression. Method : We used the clinical data of Korean medicine Date Center(KDC) for subjects who participated in the study of 'Clinical research for collecting of clinical cases based on the personal type of Mibyeng' conducted in Seoul, from June 26, 2015 to June 26, 2017. A total of 566 fertile women aged 30 to 50 who completed the questionnaires were included in this study. In this study, we used items of Mibyeong Index and the menstrual pattern by self-report questionnaires. The date were analyzed through Kruskal Wallis test, Pearson's chi-square test, and one-way ANOVA using SPSS statistics 19.0. Results : Mibyeong status was significantly associated with severity of menstrual pain(p<0.001), worst day of menstrual pain(p<0.05), and type of menstrual pain(low back pain, nausea, depression, and none (respectively, p<0.05)). In addition, The 7-subtype score (fatigue (p<0.001), pain(p<0.001), low sleep quality(p<0.001), indigestion(p<0.001), anxiety(p<0.05), anger(p<0.05) and depression(p<0.05)) of Mibyeong index and total score of Mibyeong Index (p<0.001) showed significant difference for severity of menstrual pain. Conclusion : This result indicates that a close relationship between Mibyeong status and severity of menstrual pain. Further studies are needed but, we hope that this results will be used as the basic data to improve mibyeong status through health care to alleviate dysmenorrhea.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.87-103
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the development process and describe the diagnosis methods, theories and treatments of Mongolian traditional medicine and Korean traditional medicine through literature records and prior studies. Methods Literature records and previous studies on traditional medicine of both countries were collected through various sites in Mongolia (Esan, Mongoliajol, Kok, Yumpu, Scribd, Science and Technology Foundation [STF]) and Korea (Koreanstudies Information Service System [KISS], Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information [KISTI], National Digital Science Library [NDSL], Research Information Sharing Service [RISS], Oriental Medicine Advanced Searching Integrated System [OASIS]). Also the English database was searched through PubMed. In the case of Mongolian traditional medicine, medical books published in Mongolia were mainly referenced and used for research. Results Studying the development process, basic concepts and the system of diagnosis and treatment of the two traditional medicine, several commonalities and differences were revealed. Conclusions This study showed that the scope of diagnosis methods between Mongolian and Korean traditional medicine were slightly different, and that the medical terminology for the diagnosis method had slightly different contents from each other. Although there were many similarities in treatments of Mongolian and Korean traditional medicine, the Chuna therapy is found in Korean traditional medicine only. The basic theories constituting traditional medicine were the same, but the five-element theory used by the two countries differs in the following two factors. Mongolia uses elements of air and space as the theory of five elements, while Korea uses elements of wood and iron.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.38-52
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• 2021

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of insured herbal extracts and Korean medicinal treatments, which are mainly used to treat allergic rhinitis in Korean medicine. Methods : Among all HIRA(Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service) claims data in 2016, we included all statements that included J30(vasomotor and allergic rhinitis) or a subcategory of J30(J30.0, J30.1, J30.2, J30.3, or J30.4) as the main disease, using the Korean Standard Classification of Diseases(KCD-7). This study analyzed the most frequently used insured herbal extracts and Korean medicinal treatments for allergic rhinitis in Korean medicine. We performed a frequency analysis on subgroups based on treatment type(inpatient or outpatient), sex, age, insurance type, and medical institution type. Results : The result shows the 10 most frequently used insured herbal extracts and Korean medicinal treatments for allergic rhinitis. The total number of insured herbal extracts prescriptions was 82,533, and the most commonly prescribed insured herbal extracts was socheongryong-tang(35,131 prescriptions), followed by hyeonggaeyeongyo-tang(18,157 prescriptions), samsoeum(6,257 prescriptions), and galgeun-tang(4,465 prescriptions). The total number of Korean medicinal treatments prescriptions was 1,878,541, of which the most common Korean medicinal treatments was acupuncture(922,977 prescriptions), followed by moxibustion(372,120 prescriptions), cupping(242,094 prescriptions), and segmental acupuncture(161,553 prescriptions). Conclusions : It is expected that the results of this study can be used as a basis for establishing the priorities of evidence-based clinical research topics in the field of Korean medicine and making health care policy decisions to strengthen coverage in the future.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.303-313
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• 1997

질병의 발생은 병인, 숙주, 환경의 3가지 요소에 의해서 결정된다. 질병의 변천사를 보면 20세기 전반까지는 주요사망원인이 감염성 질환이었고, 20세기 후반기에 들어서면서 전염병이 관리되고 심장병, 당뇨병, 암 등 만성질환의 규모가 커지면서 만성질환의 관리가 현재까지의 관심사가 되고 있다. 식생활의 서구화와 고도 산업사회를 향한 시점에서 비만증은 근래에 발병률이 현저히 증가하면서 각종 성인병의 원인이 되고 있으며 만성질환의 이환율을 증가시키고 인간의 수영을 단축시키는 심각한 건강상의 문제를 일으키고 있다. 비만과 같은 만성질환은 대개 특정한 병원체가 없이 숙주와 환경의 상호작용에 의해서 결정된다. 한국 한의학에는 독특한 사상체질의학이론이 있다. 여기서는 모든 사람은 각자 체질적 특성을 갖고 체질마다 잘 걸리는 질병이 있다고 주장하고 있다. 비만도 일종의 질병이기 때문에 비만이 되기 쉬운 체질이 있을 것이다. 동양의학에서는 비만증의 치료 방법으로 약물요법, 침구요법 및 안마요법등을 사용하고 있다. 이에 상지대학교 부속 한방병원에 내원치료를 받고 있는 비만증환자들을 대상으로 하여 체질과 비만과의 관계를 연구한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 비만증 환자의 70.2%가 태음인, 26.9%가 소양인, 2.9%가 소음인이었다. 2. 비만인의 혈액 가운데 총 콜레스테롤, 저밀도 지방단백이 높은 사람보다 유리지방산과 중성지방이 높은 경우가 대부분을 차지했다. 지질분석과 체질간의 상관성에 관해서는 Triglyceride와 Free Fatty Acid가 상관성이 있는 것으로 인정되었다. 3. 비만과 유전은 밀접한 관련이 있는 것으로 사려된다. 4. 비만과 보약과는 관련성이 없었다. 5. 비만증은 분만, 피임, 수술후에 많이 발생하는 것으로 나타났다. 6. 대부분의 비만환자들은 간식, 특히 밀가루 음식을 즐기는 경향이 있었다. 7. 비만치료의 목적은 미용보다 건강을 위한 것이 많았다. 8. 태음인에게 태음조위탕으로 치료한 결과 4주에 2.2Kg이 감량되었다. 9. 비만인의 주된 원인은 육식보다는 당질과 지방질의 과다 섭취로 나타난 것이었다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.335-340
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• 2011

맥문동, 차가버섯, 감초, 흑삼, 백출, 백복령, 당귀, 숙지황, 천궁, 작약의 추출물을 이용한 한방소재로 에센스와 크림을 제조하여 눈가의 주름개선 효과를 평가하였다. 평균연령 44.8세의 한국인 중년여성 6명을 대상으로 에센스 사용 후 크림 사용으로 매일 2회씩(아침, 저녁), $1cm^2$당 2mg씩, 4주간 연속 사용하도록 한 다음, 4주 경과 후 눈가 주름의 모사판을 제작하여 영상 분석하였다. 눈꼬리 주름 모사판 영상분석 결과, 에센스와 크림 사용 4주 후 주름 R1은 $3.22{\pm}0.85$에서 $2.38{\pm}0.32$, R2는 $3.08{\pm}0.83$에서 $2.22{\pm}0.32$, R3는 $2.29{\pm}0.64$에서 $2.29{\pm}0.64$, R4는 $0.44{\pm}0.14$에서 $0.44{\pm}0.14$, R5는 $0.98{\pm}0.21$에서 $0.98{\pm}0.21$로 유의하게 감소하여(P<0.05), 본 시료는 눈가주름개선에 효과 있는 것으로 평가되었다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권7호
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• pp.1199-1208
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• 2018

Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the articular cartilage and osseous tissue, and can be worsened by aging, overweight status, and post-traumatic arthritis. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of ID-CBT5101 (tyndallized Clostridium butyricum) on bone metabolism and the inflammatory response in a monosodium iodoacetate-induced rat model of osteoarthritis. ID-CBT5101 was administered orally at doses of $10^8$ or $10^{10}CFU/day$ for 2 weeks before direct injection of monosodium iodoacetate ($3mg/50{\mu}l$ of 0.9% saline) into the intra-articular space of the rats' right knees. The rats subsequently received the same doses of oral ID-CBT5101 for another 4 weeks. We evaluated the treatment effects based on serum biomarkers, mRNA expression, morphological and histopathological analyses of the knee joints, and weight-bearing distribution analysis. Compared with those in control rats, the ID-CBT5101 treatments significantly reduced the serum concentration of inflammation and bone metabolism markers (i.e., COX-2, IL-6, $LTB_4$, and COMP), and significantly increased the concentration of $IFN-{\gamma}$ and glycosaminoglycans. In addition, the ID-CBT5101 treatments inhibited the mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (i.e., MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-13, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2). Furthermore, the ID-CBT5101 treatments effectively preserved the knee cartilage and synovial membrane, and significantly decreased the amount of fibrous tissue. Moreover, compared with that of the negative control group, the ID-CBT5101 treatments increased the weight-bearing distribution by ${\geq}20%$. The results indicate that ID-CBT5101 prevented and alleviated osteoarthritis symptoms. Thus, ID-CBT5101 may be a novel therapeutic option for the management of osteoarthritis.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.260-268
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• 2016

Background: During the aging process, skin shows visible changes, characterized by a loss of elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles due to reduced collagen production and decreased elasticity of elastin fibers. Panax ginseng Meyer has been used as a traditional medicine for various diseases due to its wide range of biological activities including skin protective effects. Ginsenosides are the main components responsible for the biological activities of ginseng. However, the protective activities of an enzymatic preparation of red ginseng against human skin aging have not been investigated. Methods: The efficacy of an enzyme-treated powder complex of red ginseng (BG11001) in preventing human skin aging was evaluated by oral administration to 78 randomized individuals. All patients were requested to take three daily capsules containing either 750 mg of BG11001 or a placebo vehicle for 24 wk; at the end of the testing period, skin roughness, elasticity, and skin water content were measured. Results: BG11001 significantly reduced the average roughness of eye wrinkles and the Global Photo Damage Score compared with the placebo, although there were no significant differences in arithmetic roughness average between the groups. In addition, gross elasticity and net elasticity values increased, and transepidermal water loss level decreased, indicating improved skin elasticity and moisture content. Conclusion: In conclusion, enzyme-treated red ginseng extract significantly improved eye wrinkle roughness, skin elasticity, and moisture content. Moreover, enzyme-treated red ginseng extract would be useful substance as a bio-health skin care product.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.335-347
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• 2023

Objectives: The study aimed to understand the current treatment patterns in Korean medicine to develop clinical practice guidelines for autonomic dysfunction in Korean medicine. Methods: This study sent an online survey vai text message to 25,900 Korean medicine doctors whose contact information was registered with the Association of Korean Medicine. A total of 1,410 Korean medical doctors completed the online survey. Results: When autonomic treating dysfunction clinically, 77% of the cases included only a description without entering a diagnosis code. The most commonly used information to diagnose o autonomic dysfunction was history-taking and symptoms (79%), and the main symptoms of autonomic dysfunction were palpitations, dizziness, sleeping difficulties, anxiety/nervousness, and depression/lethargy. The most frequently mentioned cause of autonomic dysfunction was mental problems (54%). The most commonly used Korean medicine treatment method for autonomic dysfunction was herbal medicine (70%), and Soyo-san/Gamisoyo-san is the most frequently used herbal medicine preparation. Liver qi depression used to indicate the most often mentioned Korean medicine pattern identification used to indicate autonomic dysfunction (31%). When asked whether cardiac neurosis in Chinese medicine can be considered autonomic dysfunction, opinions for and against it are determined almost equally. Conclusions: Our results serve are a foundation for developing clinical practice guidelines for autonomic dysfunction in Korean medicine and are expected to catalyst promoting future clinical research on autonomic dysfunction.