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The cerebral representation related to lexical ambiguity and idiomatic ambiguity (어휘적 중의성 및 관용적 중의성을 처리하는 대뇌 영역)

  • Yu Gisoon;Kang Hongmo;Jo Kyungduk;Kang Myungyoon;Nam Kichun
    • Proceedings of the KSPS conference
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.79-82
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the regions of the cerebrum that handles the lexical and idiomatic ambiguity. The stimuli sets consist of two parts, and each part has 20 sets of sentences. For each part, 10 sets are experimental conditions and the other 10 sets are control conditions. Each set has two sentences, the 'context' and 'target' sentences, and a sentence-verification question for guaranteeing patients' concentration to the task. The results based on 15 patients showed that significant activation is present in the right frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex for both kinds of ambiguity. It means that right hemisphere participates in the resolution of ambiguity, and there are no regions specified for lexical ambiguity or idiomatic ambiguity alone.

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Two New Records of Genus Campylaspis (Crustacea: Cumacea: Nannastacidae) from the Southern Sea, Korea

  • Kim, Sung-Hyun;Jeong, Eun-Joo;Lee, Chang-Mok;Kim, Young-Hyo
    • Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.50-59
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    • 2018
  • Two Campylaspis species, C. amblyoda $Gam\hat{o}$, 1960 and C. reticulata $Gam\hat{o}$, 1960, are redescribed as new to Korean cumacean fauna. Campylaspis amblyoda is characterized by having a carapace with five or six pairs of pellucid spots on dorsal surface, a pair of projections near proximal portion of frontal lobe, and lacking sulcus on lateral portion. Campylaspis reticulata is easily distinguished from its congeners by having a pair of broad sulcus and several large reticulations on lateral portion of carapace. The collected Korean specimens were congruent with the original descriptions, except for several minor differences. Herein, we add two Campylaspis species to the Korean cumacean fauna. The female of C. reticulata is described for the first time. A key to the Korean Campylaspis species is also provided.

Sleep and Suicide (수면과 자살)

  • Yoon, Ho-Kyoung
    • Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.5-9
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    • 2016
  • Previous research has identified the biological, psychological, and social factors that confer an elevated risk for suicide. Evidence suggests that sleep disturbances are one of the risk factors that predict an increased risk for suicidal behaviors. Both sleep disorders and general sleep complaints are linked to higher levels of suicidal ideation and depression, as well as increased rates of suicide and suicide attempts. The causal mechanism of this association is not clear. For example, it is not known if insomnia is an independent phenomenon that if interrupted could prevent the emergence of a mental disorder, or if insomnia is a symptom of another developing illness. Hypofrontality, HPA dysfunction, and an impaired serotonergic system are potential mechanisms underlying the association of sleep disturbances and suicidal behavior. Future research is necessary to examine the specific mechanism of this association between sleep and suicide, which may lead to an effective intervention and diminished suicide risk.

Long-term Chemotherapy with Hydroxyurea in a Dog with Suspected Intracranial Meningioma

  • Jung, Dong-In;Lim, Chae-Young;Kang, Byeong-Teck;Kim, Ju-Won;Yoo, Jong-Hyun;Park, Hee-Myung
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.514-517
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    • 2008
  • A 9-year-old female mixed breed dog was presented due to cluster seizure episode. A mass in the frontal lobe was noted on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The dural tail sign was identified on contrast MR images. Based on MRI findings, intracranial meningioma was suspected strongly. The patient's symptom was controlled well by a combination therapy of hydroxyurea and prednisolone, and survived for fourteen months after diagnosis. This case report demonstrated that the clinical findings, imaging characteristics of a dog with suspected intracranial meningioma and long-term survival after hydroxyurea plus prednisolone therapy.

Aspergillus Brain Abcess in a "healthy" Child (건강한 소아에서의 Aspergillus 뇌농양 1례)

  • Lee, Young-Do;Son, Jin-A;Kim, Jae-Yoon;Ahn, Don-Hee
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.276-281
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    • 1997
  • A 13-year-old male with normal immunity presented with Aspergillus brain abscess manifestating as frontal headache and fever. $T_2$-weight magnetic resonance imaging revealed a hypointense lesion in the right fronto-temporo-parietal lobe 1cm thickness and left midline shifting. The hypointense appearance on $T_2$-weighted images appears to be characteristic of aspergillosis. Right decompressive craniectomy and removal of subdural empyema right. Abscess culture was Aspergillus fumigatus. Antibiotic treatment with Amphotericin B was given for 2 months postoperatively. No recurrence was identified during 5 month follow-up.

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Multi-Channel EEG Adaptive Filter for EOG Removal of the Frontal Lobe (전두엽에서의 EOG 제거용 다채널 뇌파 적응필터)

  • 안보섭;조진호;김명남
    • Proceedings of the Korea Multimedia Society Conference
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    • 2004.05a
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    • pp.859-862
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    • 2004
  • 전두엽에서 뇌파를 측정했을 때 안전도에 의해 뇌파는 크게 왜곡되게 되는데, 제안한 뇌파 적응필터를 이용하여 측정된 뇌파에서 안전도를 제거하게 된다. 제안한 필터는 전두엽에서 다채널 뇌파를 처리할 수 있는 구조이며 적응필터 기반의 FIR 필터구조로 이루어져 기존의 다채널 적응필터 구조보다 계산량을 크게 줄였고, 짧은 연산 시간으로 실시간 DSP 보드 수행시 더 많은 채널을 수행할 수 있게 되었다. 또한 일반적인 적응필터와는 달리 기준신호 없이 신호처리가 가능한 적응 신호선 보정기 구조이므로 한 채널에 대해서 하나의 입력 신호로 원하는 신호를 얻을 수 있다. 실험을 통하여 제안한 FIR 필터가 뇌파 측정시 안전도를 효과적으로 제거함을 확인하였다.

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A Case of Delayed Intracerebellar Hematoma after Head Injury (두부외상 후 발생한 지연성 소뇌 혈종 1례)

  • Kim, Sahng Hyun;Whang, Kum;Pyen, Jin Soo;Hu, Chul;Hong, Soon Ki;Han, Young Pyo
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.407-410
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    • 2000
  • The traumatically induced mass lesions of the posterior cranial fossa are unusual. Various types of traumatic posterior fossa hematoma have been described ; the most common forms is epidural hematomas, and frequently traumatic intracerebellar hemorrhage is encountered. A sixty-six-old male patient was initially presented with the occipital skull fracture and contusional hemorrhage on the both frontal lobe, a developed delayed cerebellar hemorrhage. The patient was operated for hematoma removal with good postoperative recovery. We advise a consideration for delayed intracerebellar hematoma in patients with cerebellar contusion following trauma.

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Value of Perfusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Supratentorial Anaplastic Astrocytoma

  • Lee, Kyung Mi;Kim, Eui Jong;Jahng, Geon-Ho;Park, Bong Jin
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.56 no.3
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    • pp.261-264
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    • 2014
  • We report perfusion weighted imaging (PWI) findings of nonenhanced anaplastic astrocytoma in a 30-year-old woman. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed a nonenhanced brain tumor with mild peritumoral edema on the right medial frontal lobe and right genu of corpus callosum, suggesting a low-grade glioma. However, PWI showed increased relative cerebral blood volume, relative cerebral blood flow, and permeability of nonenhanced brain tumor compared with contralateral normal brain parenchyma, suggesting a high-grade glioma. After surgery, final histopathological analysis revealed World Health Organization grade III anaplastic astrocytoma. This case demonstrates the importance of PWI for preoperative evaluation of nonenhanced brain tumors.

A new record of Pseudoleucon japonicus(Crustacea: Cumacea: Leuconidae) from Korea

  • Kim, Sung-Hyun;Lee, Chang-Mok
    • Journal of Species Research
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.72-77
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    • 2021
  • Only four species of leuconids have been recorded in Korea, all belonging to the genera Eudorella Norman, 1867 and Nippoleucon Watling, 1991. In this study, Pseudoleucon japonicus Gamô, 1964 belonging to family Leuconidae Sars, 1878 is newly recorded for Korean cumacean fauna. Also, for the first time, the male of the species is fully described and illustrated. The specimens were collected from the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the western sea (Yellow Sea) of Korea, with a rectangular dredge during 2007-2008. This species is characterized by the following features: the carapace has strong serrations on the antero-lateral margin and a pair of short oblique ridges on the side surface; the ridges begin near the end of frontal lobe and merge with the dorsal median carina; the appendages, such as antenna 1, pereopod 2 and uropod have a lot of simple setae decorated with a bundle of hairs at the end. The present study represents the first record on the genus Pseudoleucon Zimmer, 1903 from Korea.

Hypertension and cognitive dysfunction: a narrative review

  • Eun-Jin Cheon
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.225-232
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    • 2023
  • Cognitive dysfunction is relatively less considered a complication of hypertension. However, there is sufficient evidence to show that high blood pressure in middle age increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in old age. The greatest impact on cognitive function in those with hypertension is on executive or frontal lobe function, similar to the area most damaged in vascular dementia. Possible cognitive disorders associated with hypertension are vascular dementia, Alzheimer disease, and Lewy body dementia, listed in decreasing strength of association. The pathophysiology of cognitive dysfunction in individuals with hypertension includes brain atrophy, microinfarcts, microbleeds, neuronal loss, white matter lesions, network disruption, neurovascular unit damage, reduced cerebral blood flow, blood-brain barrier damage, enlarged perivascular damage, and proteinopathy. Antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Given the high prevalence of dementia and its impact on quality of life, treatment of hypertension to reduce cognitive decline may be a clinically relevant intervention.