• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.246-250
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• 2006

Brachial neuritis is a rare disorder of unknown etiology that affects the lower motor neurons of the brachial plexus. The clinical course is characterized by acute onset of severe pain followed by weakness and gradual recovery. Among diagnostic tests, electromyography may be useful. The brachial neuritis has been confused with other painful shoulder conditions. The awareness of this disorder helps prevent unwarranted diagnostic studies & treatment. The authors report a case of brachial neuritis.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.35-37
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• 2002

To assess the new multichannel cochlear implant by radiography in Stenver's projection, because MRI generates artifacts, inducing an electrical current and causing device magnetization. CT is relatively expensive and the metal electrodes scatter the image. Multichannel cochlear implant insertion using the multichannel cochlear implant device. Patients underwent postoperative radiography of their implants. The radiographs were obtained in a Stenver's. The insertion depth of the implant was measured on the radiographs and the results were correlated with the surgical results of insertion depth and with audiometric tests. Patients a correct inserted electrode was found, while in patient complications concerning the electrode were noticed. Radiographs in the Stenver's projection are sufficient for the postoperative assessment of the multichannel cochlear implant device and an exact evaluation of the insertion depth.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 1996년도 하계학술대회 논문집 C
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• pp.1774-1777
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• 1996

In this paper, applicability of SI-PD(switching impulse - partial discharge) testing method was put on an attempt as a newly proposed diagnostic method for the underground distribution power cable system in Korea. For this purpose, SI-PD testing equipment was designed, and tests were performed using artificial needle-type defects integrated into the 22.9 kV CN/CV cables in drder to prove its reliability. As a result, arc noises, generated from spark gap, were considerably decreased by use of a pneumatic switch immersed into oil, and artificial needle-type defects were well detected with impulse voltage level under $2U_0$. These results imply that it is likely possible to apply SI-PD measurement method as a the nondistructive test for the 22.9 kV CN/CV cable system in Korea.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.1631-1635
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• 2016

Helicobacter pylori infection plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric malignancy. A diagnosis of infection is thus an important part of a treatment strategy of many gastrointestinal tract diseases. Many diagnostic tests are available but all have some limitations in different clinical situations and laboratory settings. A single gold standard cannot available, but be used for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in daily clinical practice in all areas, so several techniques have been developed to give reliable results, especially focusing on real time endoscopic features. The narrow band imaging system (NBI) and high resolution endoscopy are imaging techniques for enhanced visualization of infected mucosa and premalignant gastric lesions. The aim of this article is to review the current diagnostic options and possible future developments detection of Helicobacter pylori infection.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제24권10호
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• pp.993-999
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• 1991

Congenital cysts of the mediastinum are rare, but interesting lesions. Such cysts are important because they may produce distressing symptoms and because some have a malignant potential. Mediastinal cysts of foregut origin represent an important diagnostic group. Classified according to their anomalous embryonic origins they include pericardial, bronchogenic, esophageal, enteric, and nonspecific cysts. A series of 11 consecutive surgically treated cases from the Dep. of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery in National Medical Center from Oct. 1959 to Dec. 1990, all successfully resolved without mortality. The 8 bronchogenic, 1 enteric, & 2 non specific cysts are included in this series. And 2 of 11 were asymptomatic patients presented. The clinical & pathological behavior of the individual cysts comprise a wide variety of patterns. Proper utilization of the many diagnostic tests available can accurately characterize the cysts. The exact histologic diagnosis, however, is rarely made prior to operation.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.1-16
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• 2012

Objectives For the methodological review on the accuracy study of questionnaire for Sasang constitution diagnosis, we searched the various diagnostic accuracy study of the questionnaires for Sasang constitution. Methods We searched MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, KISS, and DBPIA. Additionally, We hand-searched the main oriental medical journals. All articles were independently reviewed and selected by two evaluators. And selected articles were assessed by "Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies Tool"(QUADAS Tool) for the methodological review. Results The twenty eight studies initially identified studies were included in the methodological review. The part of "Acceptable reference standard", "Uninterpretable results reported" and "Withdrawals explained" was very weak in the risk of bias. The part of "Representative spectrum", "Acceptable delay between tests", "Incorporation avoided", "Reference standard results blinded", "Index test results blinded" was unclear in the description. Conclusions For the further study on the accuracy study of Sasang constitution diagnosis, we have to improve the aforementioned errors. Additionally, the checklist for the description of study might be needed.

• 정신신체의학
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.20-27
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• 2016

두통은 대부분의 사람들이 평생 한번씩은 경험하는 가장 흔한 신체증상이다. 심각한 상황을 야기하는 뇌종양과 같은 일부의 원인을 제외하고, 두통의 대부분은 편두통이나 긴장성 두통과 같은 일차성 두통으로 알려져 있다. 두통의 정확한 진단은 임상의들의 자세한 병력 청취와 신체 검사로부터 시작된다. 본 종설에서는 두통의 세부진단과 진단과정에 대해 고찰하고, 효과적인 약물치료 전략에 대해서 논의하고자 한다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.188-192
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• 2021

Macro-AST의 존재로 인해 AST가 지속적으로 증가한 경우 진단 및 치료에 많은 혼란을 야기할 수 있다. 이 연구에서 저자들은 간, 횡문근, 심장근육 등과 같은 기관에 어떤 증상도 없이 지속적으로 AST만 증가한 환자의 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 다양한 검사를 시행하였음에도 불구하고 AST의 증가 원인을 밝히지 못하였지만 polyethylene glycol (PEG) 침전법을 통해 macro-AST가 AST의 증가 원인임을 밝혔다. 결론적으로 간편한 PEG 법에 의한 macro-AST의 조기 검출은 진단에서 혼란이나 불필요한 추가 검사 또는 침습적인 검사를 막을 수 있을 것이다.

• Composites Research
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.21-27
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• 2007

복합재 보강판에 영구히 부착된 배열 압전 능동 센서를 사용하여 저속 충격 손상을 탐지하였다. 압전 능동센서를 사용하여 구조에 램파를 전파시키기 위한 다양한 진단신호를 생성하였으며, 손상으로 인한 구조 진동의 특성 변화를 탐지하기 위하여 그 응답을 측정하였다. 이 신호 변화 특징을 한 개의 손상 지수로 표현하기 위하여 3가지 알고리즘-ADI(Active Damage Interrogation), TD RMS (Time Domain Root Mean Square), STFT(Short Time Fourier Transform) -이 검토되었다. 손상 탐지시험을 수행하여, 사용한 기법과 진단신호로 저속 충격으로 인한 두 개의 층간분리를 탐지하였으며, 그 위치를 추정하였다.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.14-21
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• 2024

Infantile nystagmus syndrome (INS) refers to congenital forms of nystagmus that are present at birth or during infancy. This syndrome may be caused by afferent visual system disorders or abnormal development of the ocular motor system. INS is a genetically heterogeneous disorder for which there are more than 100 causative genes. Since applying clinical tests for the differential diagnosis of INS can be challenging in early infancy and children, genetic testings such as next-generation sequencing are becoming more important for achieving accurate diagnoses. An improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of INS may also lead to the development of gene-based therapies for INS. These advantages of genetic testing have the potential to change the diagnostic paradigm of patients with INS. However, the diagnostic pathway based on genetic testing still has several limitations in terms of the therapeutic effect and methodology. This review summarizes genetic and clinical features of INS, and discusses the promise and pitfalls of genetic testing in INS.