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An Experimental Dosimetry of Irregularly-Shaped-Field Using Therapeutic Planning Computer (치료계획용 콤퓨터를 이용한 부정형 조사면의 선량분포에 관한 실험)

  • Park, Joo-Sun;Lee, Gui-Won;Han, Yong-Moon;Kwon, Hyoung-Cheol;Yoon, Sei-Chul
    • The Journal of Korean Society for Radiation Therapy
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.87-92
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    • 1987
  • The authors have intended to measure intrinsic dose distribution by Farmer dosimeter in irregularly shaped fields such as L, M, T,-shape model in order to determine dose inhomogeneity in those models. We made 2 off-axis points in each model and measured the depth dose at 1.5,5, and 9cm below surface. The results showed $1-3\%$ dose discrepancy between 2 points. We also measured the depth dose by geometric approximation and computer calculation in those models, and came to the conclusion that computer calculation using Clarkson's principle is simpler and the measurements are to the ideal data obtained by the experiment in those three models of irregularly shaped fields than those of geometric approximation method.

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System for Supporting the Decision about the Possibility of Concluding the Civil Law Agreements for Medical, Therapeutic and Dental Services

  • Hnatchuk, Yelyzaveta;Hovorushchenko, Tetiana;Shteinbrekher, Daria;Kysil, Tetiana
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.10
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    • pp.155-164
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    • 2022
  • The review of known decisions showed that currently there are no systems and technologies for supporting the decision about the possibility of concluding the civil law agreements for medical, therapeutic and dental services. The paper models the decision-making support process on the possibility of concluding the civil law agreements for medical, therapeutic and dental services, which is the theoretical basis for the development of rules, methods and system for supporting the decision about the possibility of concluding the civil law agreements for medical, therapeutic and dental services. The paper also developed the system for supporting the decision about the possibility of concluding the civil law agreements for medical, therapeutic and dental services, which automatically and free determines the possibility or impossibility of concluding the corresponding civil law agreement for the provision of a corresponding medical service. In the case of formation of a conclusion about the possibility of concluding the agreement, further conclusion and signing of the corresponding agreement takes place. In the case of forming a conclusion about the impossibility of concluding the agreement, a request is made for finalizing the relevant agreement for the provision of the relevant medical service, indicating the reasons for the impossibility of concluding the agreement - missing essential conditions in the agreement. After finalization, the agreement can be analyzed again by the developed system for supporting the decision.

An Experimental Dosimetry of Irregularly Shaped Fields Using Therapeutic Planning Computer (치료계획용 컴퓨터를 이용한 부정형조사면의 선량분포에 관한 실험)

  • Kwon Hyoung Cheol;Oh Yoon Kyeong;Yoon Sei Chul;Bahk Young Whee
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.281-285
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    • 1984
  • The authors have intended to measure intrinsic dose distribution by Farmer dosimeter in irregularly shaped fields such as L.M and T shape models in order to determine dose inhomogeneity in those models. We made 2 off·axis points in each model and measured the depth dose at 1.5, 5 and 9cm below surface. The results showed $l\~3\%$ dose discrepancy between 2 points. We also measured the depth dose by geometric approximation and computer calculation in those models, and came to the conclusion that computer calculation using Clarkson's principle is simpler and the measurements are closer to the ideal data obtained by the experiment in three models of irregularly shaped fields than those of geometric approximation method.

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Development of human tumor necrosis factor-α muteins with improved therapeutic potential

  • Jang, Seung-Hwan;Kim, Hyo-Jin;Cho, Kwang-Hwi;Shin, Hang-Cheol
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.42 no.5
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    • pp.260-264
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    • 2009
  • Tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$ (TNF-$\alpha$) exhibits cytotoxicity towards various tumor cells in vitro and induces apoptotic necrosis in transplanted tumors in vivo. It also shows severe toxicity when used systemically for the treatment of cancer patients, hampering the development of TNF-$\alpha$ as a potential anticancer drug. In order to understand the structure-function relation of TNF-$\alpha$ with respect to receptor binding, we selected four regions on the bottom of the TNF-$\alpha$ trimer that are in close contact with the receptor and carried out mutagenesis studies and computational modeling. From the study, various TNF-$\alpha$ muteins with a high therapeutic index were identified. These results will provide a structural basis for the design of highly potent TNF-$\alpha$ for therapeutic purposes. By conjugating TNF-$\alpha$ muteins with a high therapeutic index to a fusion partner, which targets a marker of angiogenesis, it could be possible to develop TNF-$\alpha$ based anticancer drugs.

Do Therapeutic Interventions Exist in Online Games? Effects of Therapeutic Catharsis, Online Game Self-Efficacy, and Life Self-Efficacy on Depression, Loneliness, and Aggression

  • Lee, Hye Rim;Jeong, Eui Jun
    • International Journal of Contents
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.12-17
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    • 2018
  • This study explored potential therapeutic mechanisms of playing preferred online games as predictors of therapeutic interventions for players' psychosocial factors (i.e., aggression, depression, and loneliness). Based on theories of catharsis, the generic model of psychotherapy, we took a therapeutic approach to integrate these perspectives. We created a path model describing how therapeutic catharsis-seeking, online game self-efficacy, and life self-efficacy were associated with psychosocial factors of aggression, depression, and loneliness, including generalized sub-constructs of each factor as multi-dimensional sources. We analyzed the path model using data of 1,227 online game players in Korea. Our results indicated that therapeutic catharsis-seeking could alleviate aggression via favorite game playing. Life self-efficacy was a primary predictor for alleviating depression and loneliness. However, online game self-efficacy was positively associated with depression and loneliness. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Robotics for Advanced Therapeutic Colonoscopy

  • Wong, Jennie YY;Ho, Khek Yu
    • Clinical Endoscopy
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    • v.51 no.6
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    • pp.552-557
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    • 2018
  • Although colonoscopy was originally a diagnostic imaging procedure, it has now expanded to include an increasing range of therapeutic interventions. These procedures require precise maneuvers of instruments, execution of force, efficient transmission of force from the operator to the point of application, and sufficient dexterity in the mobilization of endoscopic surgical instruments. The conventional endoscope is not designed to support technically demanding endoscopic procedures. In case of colonoscopy, the tortuous anatomy of the colon makes inserting, moving, and orientating the endoscope difficult. Exerting excessive pressure can cause looping of the endoscope, pain to the patient, and even perforation of the colon. To mitigate the technical constraints, numerous technically enhanced systems have been developed to enable better control of instruments and precise delivery of force in the execution of surgical tasks such as apposing, grasping, traction, counter-traction, and cutting of tissues. Among the recent developments are highly dexterous robotic master and slave systems, computer-assisted or robotically enhanced conventional endoscopes, and autonomously driven locomotion devices that can effortlessly traverse the colon. Developments in endoscopic instrumentations have overcome technical barriers and opened new horizons for further advancements in therapeutic interventions. This review describes examples of some of these systems in the context of their applications to advanced therapeutic colonoscopy.

Liver Segmentation using Multi-dilated U-Net (다중 확장된 컨볼루션 U-Net 을 사용한 간 영역 분할)

  • Sinha, Shrutika;Oh, Kanghan;Boud, Fatima;Jeong, Hwan-Jeong;Oh, Il-Seok
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2020.11a
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    • pp.1036-1038
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    • 2020
  • This paper proposes a novel automated liver segmentation using Multi-Dilated U-Nets. The proposed multidilation segmentation model has the advantage of considering both local and global shapes of the liver image. We use the CT images subject-wise, every 2D image is concatenated to 3D to calculate the IOU score and DICE score. The experimental results on Jeonbuk National University hospital dataset achieves better performance than the conventional U-Net.

Dosimetry and Three Dimensional Planning for Stereotactic Radiosurgery with SIEMENS 6-MV LINAC (6-MV선형가속기를 이용한 입체방사선수술의 선량측정 및 3차원적 치료계획)

  • Choi Dong-Rak;Cho Byong Chul;Suh Tae-Suk;Chung Su Mi;Choi Il Bong;Shinn Kyung Sub
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.175-181
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    • 1993
  • Radiosurgery requires integral procedure where special devices and computer systems are needed for localization, dose planning and treatment. The aim of this work is to verify the overall mechanical accuracy of our LINAC and develop dose calculation algorithm for LINAC radiosurgery. The alignment of treatment machine and the performance testing of the entire system were extensively carried out and the basic data such as percent depth dose, off-axis ratio and output factor were measured. A three dimensional treatment planning system for stereotactic radiosurgery has been developed. We used an IBM personal computer with C programming language (IBM personal system/2, Model 80386, IBM Co., USA) for calculating the dose distribution. As a result, deviations at isocenter on gantry and table rotation for our treatment machine were acceptable since they were less than 2 mm. According to the phantom experiments, the focusing isocenter were successful by the error of less than 2 mm. Finally, the mechanical accuracy of our three dimensional planning system was confirmed by film dosimetry in sphere phantom.

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A study of the multicomponent therapeutic recreation function intervention strategy by analysis on the operating condition of the cognitive rehabilitation program in dementia care center

  • Moon-Sook Lee;Byung-Jun Cho;Jae-Sik Yang
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.28 no.12
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    • pp.155-166
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    • 2023
  • This study was conducted with 50 elderly people each (5) participating in the cognitive rehabilitation treatment program at the Dementia Care Center in D City to derive the development direction and contents of a multidimensional therapeutic recreation program and a revitalization plan through analysis of the current status and actual conditions of the cognitive rehabilitation program at the Dementia Care Center. aperture) was selected, and 9 people were selected as the subject of expert group opinion collection. The collected data was SPSS ver. Using the 18.0 statistical program, descriptive statistics and the importance and priority of each component were analyzed by hierarchical structure analysis. First, unlike the needs of users, the cognitive rehabilitation support programs currently being provided are not sufficient and require considerable experience. It was found to be low, and the areas for improvement were the expansion of care and protection facilities and the development of various programs to meet the needs of users. Second, the importance and priority of each component of therapeutic recreation were categorized into 6 major categories: exercise therapy , middle category (16 items) behavior-centered approach to exercise therapy, small category (47 items) strength and brain gymnastics, and silver health gymnastics were the highest. This result shows that a multidimensional program plan that considers the priorities of each area must be made when developing a therapeutic recreation program.

A Study on ARC Therapy of 18MeV Linear Accelerator (18MeV 선형가속기의 ARC Therapy에 관한 고찰)

  • Kim, Sung-Kyu;Shin, Sei-One;Kim, Myung-Se
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.31-36
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    • 1988
  • In recent years there has been a growing interest in all forms of rotational therapy, and many different types of therapy machines designed for this kind of treatment have become available. To the medical radiation physicist, the dosimetry of rotation therapy has presented a number of interesting problems, and much useful work has been published on the basic data of dose distribution and dosage calculation. The setting dose for ARC therapy were obtained by computer calculation and measurement with cylindrical phantom. Authors compared computer calculation with measured value. And in ARC therapy, the region of maximum dose is shifted from the tumor center. The extent of shift was analyzed by isodose distribution for ARC therapy techniques.

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