• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.56-62
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• 2012

To determine the biological effects of low-dose-rate radiation ($^{137}Cs$, 2.95 mGy/h) on EL4 lymphoma cells during 24 h, we investigated the expression of genes related to apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, DNA repair, iron transport, and ribonucleotide reductase. EL4 cells were continuously exposed to low-dose-rate radiation (total dose: 70.8 mGy) for 24 h. We analyzed cell proliferation and apoptosis by trypan blue exclusion and flow cytometry, gene expression by real-time PCR, and protein levels with the apoptosis ELISA kit. Apoptosis increased in the Low-dose-rate irradiated cells, but cell number did not differ between non- (Non-IR) and Low-dose-rate irradiated (LDR-IR) cells. In concordance with apoptotic rate, the transcriptional activity of ATM, p53, p21, and Parp was upregulated in the LDR-IR cells. Similarly, Phospho-p53 (Ser15), cleaved caspase 3 (Asp175), and cleaved Parp (Asp214) expression was upregulated in the LDR-IR cells. No difference was observed in the mRNA expression of DNA repair-related genes (Msh2, Msh3, Wrn, Lig4, Neil3, ERCC8, and ERCC6) between Non-IR and LDR-IR cells. Interestingly, the mRNA of Trfc was upregulated in the LDR-IR cells. Therefore, we suggest that short-term Low-dose-rate radiation activates apoptosis in EL4 lymphoma cells.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.30-38
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• 2022

Background: Residential areas have some factors on the external exposure of residents, who usually spend a long time in these areas. Although various survey has been carried out by the government or the research institutions after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, the mechanism of radiocesium inventory in the terrestrial zone has not been cleared. To better evaluate the radiation environment, this study investigated the temporal changes in air dose rate and ¹³⁷Cs inventories (Bq/m²) in residential areas and agricultural fields. Materials and Methods: Air dose rate and ¹³⁷Cs inventories were investigated in residential areas located in an evacuation zone at 5-8 km from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. From December 2014 to September 2018, the air dose rate distribution was investigated through a walking survey (backpack survey), which was conducted by operators carrying a γ-ray detector on their backs. Additionally, from December 2014 to January 2021, the ¹³⁷Cs inventories on paved and permeable grounds were also measured using a portable γ-ray detector. Results and Discussion: In the areas where decontamination was not performed, the air dose rate decreased faster in residential areas than in agricultural fields. Moreover, the ¹³⁷Cs inventory on paved surfaces decreased with time owing to the horizontal wash-off, while the ¹³⁷Cs inventory on permeable surfaces decreased dramatically owing to the decontamination activities. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the horizontal wash-off of ¹³⁷Cs on paved surfaces facilitated the air dose rate decrease in residential areas to a greater extent compared with agricultural fields, in which the air dose rate decreased because of the vertical migration of ¹³⁷Cs. Results of this study can explain the faster environmental restoration in a residential environment reported by previous studies.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.151-160
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• 2023

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) proposes 11 industries that handle Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) that are considered to need management. A water treatment facility is one of the above industries that takes in groundwater and produces drinking water through a water treatment process. Groundwater can accumulate natural radionuclides such as uranium and thorium in raw water by contacting rocks or soil containing natural radionuclides. Therefore, there is a possibility that workers in water treatment facilities will be exposed due to the accumulation of natural radionuclides in the water treatment process. The goal of this study is to evaluate the external radiation dose according to the working type of workers in water treatment facilities. In order to achieve the above goal, the study was conducted by dividing it into 1) analysis of the exposure environment, 2) measurement of the external radiation dose rate 3) evaluation of the external radiation dose. In the stage of analyzing the exposure environment, major processes that are expected to occur significantly were derived. In the measurement stage of the external radiation dose rate, a map of the external radiation dose rate was prepared by measuring the spatial radiation dose rate in major processes. Through this, detailed measurement points were selected considering the movement of workers. In the external radiation dose evaluation stage, the external radiation dose was evaluated based on the previously derived external radiation dose rate and working time. As a result of measuring the external radiation dose rate at the detailed points of water treatment facilities A to C, it was 1.90×10^-1 to 3.75×10⁰ μSv h^-1, and the external radiation dose was analyzed as 3.27×10^-3 to 9.85×10^-2 mSv y^-1. The maximum external radiation dose appeared during the disinfection and cleaning of activated carbon at facility B, and it is judged that natural radionuclides were concentrated in activated carbon. It was found that the external radiation dose of workers in the water treatment facility was less than 1mSv y^-1, which is about 10% of the dose limit for the public. As a result of this study, it was found that the radiological effect of external radiation dose of domestic water treatment facility workers was insignificant. The results are expected to contribute as background data to present optimized safety management measures for domestic NORM industries in the future.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.201-209
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• 1996

목적 : FIGO 병기 Ib 자궁경부편평상피암 환자에서 고선량율 강내치료를 이용한 방사선치료후 환해율, 5년 국소제어을, 5년 생존율 및 예후인자, 방사선 합병증을 분석하여 고선량율 강내치료의 효용성을 평가하고자 하였다. 그리고 심각한 후기 합병증 없이 만족스런 국소 제어율을 얻기 위한 외부방사선선량과 강내치료선량의 최적 선량배합을 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1979. 5 - 1990. 12월 까지 연세암센타 치료방사선과에서 자궁경부 편평상피암 FlGO 병기 Ib로 진단된후 근치적 목적하에 외부 및 강내치료를 받은 162명의 환자들을 대상으로 치료 결과를 후향적 분석하였다. 외부 방사선 치료는 LINAC 10MV X-ray를 이용해 180-200cGy/fr씩 4000-4600cGy14.5-5주를 전골반 부위에 시행하였근데, 일부환자에서 2000-4000 cGy에서 중앙차폐(midline block)를 시행하였다. 코발트 선원을 이용한 원격 조정 아프터 로딩 고선량율 강내치료를 A점에 1회당 300cGy씩 주 3회, 총 10-13회 (3000-3900 cGy)실시하여 A 점에 들어간 총방사선 조사량은 6420 - 9500cGy 으로 평균 8394 cGy 였다. 결과 : 방사선 치료후 완전 관해율은 $99.4\%$ 였다. 5년 전체생존율은 $91.1\%$이고, 5년 무병생존율은 $90.9\%$였다. 추적 관찰 기간동안 치료 실패 양상을 관찰해 보면 국소 실패만 보인 경우는 7명이었고 원격전이만 보인경우가 6명이었으며, 국소 및 원격전이가 모두 발생한 경우가 1예 있어서 국소제어 실괘율은 $4.9\%$(8/163), 원격전이율은 $4.3\%$(7/164)였다. 후기 합병증은 38명 ($23.5\%$)에서 발생하였초, 그 중 30병 직장 합병증으로 $18.5\%$ 후기 합병증 발생율을 보였고, 방광 합병증은 8명에서 발생하여 $4.9\%$ 후기 합병증 발생율을 보였다. 직장 합병증이 생긴 환자관에서 직장에 소사된 방사선량은 평균 7887 cGy 이었고, 합병증이 발생하지 않은 환자군의 평균조사량은 7488 cGy이었다. 결론 : 근치적 목적으로 외부 방사선 치료 및 고선량률 강내 치료는 FIGO병기 Ib 자궁경 부편평상피암을 치료하는데 매우 효과석이라 생각하였고, 외부방사선치료중 중앙차폐를 시행하여 A점 선량이 75Gy를 넘지 않게 방사선치료 설계를 하면 심각 합병증없이 좋은 치료성적을 얻을 수 있겠다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.218-222
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• 2010

세기조절방사선치료(intensity modulated radiation therapy, IMRT)는 치료면적을 소조사면으로 나누어 여러 방향에서 방사선이 조사되기 때문에 기존의 치료방법에 비해 많은 MU와 더 긴 치료시간이 요구된다. 통증 및 장애 등으로 인해 장시간 같은 자세를 유지하기 어려운 환자의 경우, 효과적인 치료를 위해서는 선량율을 증가시켜 치료시간을 줄이는 것이 한 방법이다. 본 연구에서는 선량율 변화에 따른 선량 및 선량분포를 측정하고 그 변화를 알아보았다. IMRT 치료계획은 ECLIPSE 시스템(Varian, SomaVision 6.5, USA)을 이용하여, $0^{\circ}$, $72^{\circ}$, $144^{\circ}$, $216^{\circ}$, $288^{\circ}$ 방향의 5문 조사로 계획하였다. 선량율 변화에 따른 선량 및 선량분포 확인을 위해 선량율은 100, 300, 500 MU/min으로 설정하였으며, 선량과 선량분포는 이온함(PTW, TN31014)과 필름(EDR2, Kodak)을 이용하여 각각 측정하였다. 이때 필름 선량계는 아크릴 팬톰에 삽입 후 빔의 조사방향과 나란하게 설치되었고 방사선조사를 위한 선형가속기는 21EX-S (Varian, USA)를 이용하였다. 측정된 필름 선량계는 VXR-16 (Vidar System Corporation)을 이용하여 분석함으로써 선량분포를 확인하였다. 선량율이 증가할수록 CTV를 포함하는 100% 선량분포의 면적이 거의 선형적으로 감소함을 보였다.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.205-213
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• 1998

In order to find out the status of routine-immunization in a rural area, this study was performed, through analyzing the data which was obtained from the immunization register of infants who was born at Su-Dong myun in 1996 and 1997, managed by Su-dong Myun health subcenter. The results are as follows. 1. B.C.G immunization rate was the highest such as 52.2% within 1 month and next order such 34.8% at 2 month in 1996. In 1997, the highest such as 73.8%, almost all, within 1 month. 2. D.P.T immunization rate in 1996 showed, almost all, the highest at 3 month(79.4%) for 1st dose and at 5 month(78.4%) for 2nd dose. However, the rate for 3rd dose showed the highest at 7 month(51.4%), and next order at 8 month(35.1%) and at 6 month(13.5%). D.P.T immunization rate in 1997, similarly showed the highest at 3 month(81.8%) for 1st dose, at 5 month(71.2%) for 2nd dose and at 7 month(71.4%) for 3rd dose. 3. Hepatitis B immunization rate showed the highest at birth at once or within one week(87.0%) for 1st dose in 1996 and (94.7%) in 1997. The rate for 2nd dose showed the highest at 2 month(51.7%) in 1996 and (50.0%) in 1997, and next order at 1 month(44.8%) in 1996 and (34.4%) in 1997. The rate for 3rd dose showed the highest at 3 month(54.8%) in 1996 and 5 month(54.8%) in 1997, and next order at 5 month(25.8%) in 1996 and at 3 month(26.0%) in 1997. 4. Measles immunization rate was 76.1% in 1996. The rate(76.1%) by the kind of vaccine was the highest with measles-MMR(34.8%), and with MMR(32.6%) and next order with measles(8.7%). The rate by measles immunization time(month) was the highest such as 35.0% at 9 month and 10 month respectively and the rate by MMR was the highest at 16 month(35.5%), and 15 month(22.5%), 13 month (12.9%) and 14 month(12.9%) in next order.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2012

This study gives the optimal reaction conditions, reaction mechanisms, reaction rates leaded from the oxidation of phenol by electron beam accelerator and ozone used for recent water treatment. It gives the new possibility of water treatment process to effectively manage industrial sewage containing toxic organic compounds and biological refractory materials. The high decomposition of phenol was observed at the low dose rate, but at this low dose rate, the reaction time was lengthened. So we must find out the optimal dose rate to promote high oxidation of reactants. The reason why the TOC value of aqueous solution wasn't decreased at the low dose was that there were a lot of low molecular organic acids as an intermediates such as formic acid or glyoxalic acid. In order to use both electron beam accelerator and biological treatment for high concentration refractory organic compounds, biological treatment is needed when low molecular organic compounds exist abundantly in sewage. In this experiment, the condition of making a lot of organic acids is from 5 kGy into 20 kGy dose. Decomposition rate of phenol by electron beam accelerator was first order reaction up to 300ppm phenol solution on the basic of TOC value and also showed first order reaction by using both air and ozone as an oxidants.

• 대한디지털의료영상학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2013

To be investigated and measures to reduce the medical exposure of patients to change the Epidural Injection time Fluoroscopy Pulse Rate in this study. Was conducted in 50 patients who underwent surgery Epidural Injection performed by interventional care of Konkuk University Hospital from January to April 2013. The treatment time with the change of Pulse rate, is measured in minutes fluoroscopy time, and measured the area dose (${\mu}Gym^2$) and depth dose (mGy). Using the Image J program, to measure the PSNR and SNR. The fluoroscopy time as a result surgery, there was no significance in the statistical analysis, and depth dose is 34.3 to 34.9%, was reduced from 35.8 to 38.7% the area dose. It is possible to reduce the appropriate Pulse rate, to reduce the dose without statistical analysis significance fluoroscopy time.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.157-165
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• 2013

To determine the factors affecting the external radiation dose rates of patients undergoing PET-MRI examinations and to assess the trends of these differences, we measured the changes in the dose rates of $^{18}F$-FDG during a set period of time for each body region. Consistent with theoretical predictions, the dose rate decreased over time in patients undergoing PET-MRI examinations. Furthermore, immediately after the $^{18}F$-FDG injection, the dose rate in the chest region was the highest, followed by the abdominal region, the head region, and the foot region. The dose rate decreased drastically as time passed, by 2.47-fold, from $339.23{\pm}74.70mSv\;h^{-1}$ ($6.73{\pm}5.79$ min) at the time point immediately after the $^{18}F$-FDG injection to $102.71{\pm}26.17mSv\;h^{-1}$ ($136.11{\pm}25.64$ min) after the examination. In the foot region, there were no significant changes over time, from $32.05{\pm}20.23mSv\;h^{-1}$ ($6.73{\pm}5.79$ min) at the time point immediately after the $^{18}F$-FDG injection, to $23.89{\pm}9.14mSv\;h^{-1}$ ($136.11{\pm}25.64$ min) after the examination. The dose rate is dependent on the individual characteristics of the patient, and differed depending on the body region and time point. However, the dose rates were higher in patients who had a lower body weight, shorter stature, fewer urinations, lower fluid intake, and history of diabetes mellitus. To decrease radiation exposure, it is difficult or impossible to change factors inherent to the patient, such as sex, age, height, body weight, obesity, and history of diabetes mellitus. However, factors which can be changed, such as the $^{18}F$-FDG dose, fasting time, fluid intake, number of urinations, and contrast agent dose can be controlled to minimize the external radiation exposure of the patient.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2012

목 적: 동적다엽콜리메이터를 이용한 세기변조방사선 치료 시 선량률 임의 변경 되었을 경우 선량 분포 차와 변화를 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 소조사야와 대조사야의 두 가지 세기변조방사선치료계획을 임상적 치료계획시스템(Eclipse, Varian, Palo Alto, CA)을 이용하여 계획하였다. 각각의 치료계획은 선량률 100, 400, 600 MU/min으로 변화시켜 조사야별 세 종류로 치료계획을 하였다. 측정기 2D-Array (2D-Array Seven729, PTW-Freiburg)는 측정 깊이 0.5 cm를 고려하여 위로 Solid water phantom ($30{\times}30{\times}4.5cm$)와 아래로 후방산란을 고려한 Solid water phantom 5 cm 사이에 위치 시켰다. MLC-120엽을 갖춘 에너지 6 MV 선형가속기(Clinac 21EX, Varian, Palo Alto, CA)를 사용하여 실험하였다. 첫 번째로 선량률 100, 400, 600 MU/min의 치료 계획한 것을 같은 선량률로 측정 하여 각각의 기준값을 얻었다. 1) 선량률 100 MU/min일 때 임의로 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 MU/min로 변화하고, 2) 400 MU/min일 때 100, 200, 300, 500, 600 MU/min으로 변화시켰으며, 3) 600 MU/min일 때 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 MU/min를 측정하였다. 끝으로 분석 프로그램(Verisoft 3.1, PTW-Freiburg)을 이용하여 기준 값과 선량률 변화 시의 선량차와 분포를 평가 하였다. 결 과: 치료 계획한 선량률 100 MU/min, 400 MU/min, 600 MU/min을 치료 계획한 대로 측정한 기준 값은 미세한 선량차를 보였고 선량분포도 일치하였다. 이를 기준 값으로 하여 소조사야에 대해 측정한 결과 100 MU/min에서는 200, 300, 400, 500, 600MU/min으로 변경하며 측정 시 -0.8, -1.1, -1.3, -1.5, -1.6%로 선량차가 있었으며, 400 MU/min (소조사야)에서 100, 200, 300, 500, 600 MU/min일 때 +0.9, +0.3, +0.1, -0.2, -0.2%의 선량변화가 있었고, 선량률 600 MU/min (소조사야)에서는 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 MU/min으로 변경 시 +1.4, +0.8, +0.5, +0.3, +0.2%로 나타났다. 다른 한편, 대조사야에서 100 MU/min(대조사야)는 -1.3, -1.6, -1.8, -2.0, -2.4%로 조금 더 큰 감소를 보였고, 400 MU/min (대조사야)는 +2.0, +1.8, +0.5, -1.2, -1.6%의 선량변화가 있었다. 600 MU/min (대조사야)에서는 +1.5, +1.9, +1.7, +1.9, +1.2%였다. 선량률 변화에 따른 선량 차는 -2.4~+2.0%로 측정되었다. 결 론: 120-MLC를 갖춘 선형가속기를 사용하여 측정한 세기변조방사선 치료 시 선량률 변화에 따른 선량분포는 거의 변화가 없었으며 선량 차는 ${\pm}3%$ 미만이었다.