• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.37-50
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• 2001

Objects : This study is to be applied effectively to the acupuncture treatment for VDT syndrome. Methods : I referred to occidental and oriental medical records. Results and Conclusion : VDT syndrom is the concept focalizing work environment and labor load, and named all that symptoms according to excessive VDT works. The disorders of VDT syndrome is divided into 2 groups with muscaloskeletal disorders and non-musculoskeletal disorders, and non-musculoskeletal disorders is secondly divided into 3 groups with visual disorders, stress disorders and others. The risk factor of VDT syndrome is divided 4 groups with repetitive acts, consistent works, uncomfortable work postures, unprofitable light environments, jobs needs for excessive power and mental or physical fatigues. In oriental medicine area, I apply VDT syndrome to Kyunbitong(jianbeitong, 肩臂痛) to base on similarities of the risk factors and disorders between VDT syndrome and Kyunbitong(jianbeitong, 肩臂痛), that is painful illness on shoulders, arms, hands and fingers. And, Kyunbitong(jianbeitong, 肩臂痛) is divided 3 groups into Susamuhm(shousanyin, 手三陰), Susamyang(shousanyang, 手三陽) and Joktaeyang(zutaiyang, 足太陽) on the ground of meridian. Disorders related to Kyunbitong(jianbeitong, 肩臂痛) is grounded on kyungmaek(Jingmai, 經脈) disorder called sidongbyung(shidongbing, 是動病) and sosaengbyung(suoshengbing, 所生病) and Kyungkeun(Jingjin,經筋) disorder related to Kyunbitong(jianbeitong, 肩臂痛). As a result of this study, there is many similarities between VDT syndrome and Kyunbitong (jianbeitong, 肩臂痛). On acupuncture treatment, VDT syndrome can be applied to Kyunbitong(jianbeitong, 肩臂痛)'s on the basis of meridians, because of similarities of risk factors and disorders between VDT syndrome and Kyunbitong(jienbeitong, 肩臂痛).

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.55-59
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• 2021

West syndrome (WS) presenting with infantile spasms, developmental delay, and hypsarrhythmia has genetic etiology in some patients. Movement disorders or visual impairment that share genetic underpinnings with infantile spasms can provide diagnostic clues for specific genetic mutations. Mutations of the GRIN1 gene encoding the glutamate receptor inotropic N-methyl-D-aspartate subunit can result in WS with hyperkinetic movements, cortical visual impairment, autistic features, and bilateral polymicrogyria. An 11-month-old boy with WS showed hyperkinetic movements and visual impairment. Brain magnetic resonance imaging and metabolic investigations revealed no abnormalities. Whole-exome sequencing revealed a novel likely pathogenic variant (c.1561_1563del; p.Asn521del) of GRIN1 (NM_007327.3). The proband was treated with vigabatrin and became seizure-free within one week. Notably, the cortical blindness improved within 3 months and the hyperkinetic movements resolved one year after the proband became seizure-free. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of GRIN1 encephalopathy in Koreans.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.369-378
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• 2012

Analysis of synaptic plasticity together with behavioral and molecular studies have become a popular approach to model autism spectrum disorders in order to gain insight into the pathosphysiological mechanisms and to find therapeutic targets. Abnormalities of specific types of synaptic plasticity have been revealed in numerous genetically modified mice that have molecular construct validity to human autism spectrum disorders. Constrained by the feasibility of technique, the common regions analyzed in most studies are hippocampus and visual cortex. The relevance of the synaptic defects in these regions to the behavioral abnormalities of autistic like behaviors is still a subject of debate. Because the exact regions or circuits responsible for the core features of autistic behaviors in humans are still poorly understood, investigation using region-specific conditional mutant mice may help to provide the insight into the neuroanatomical basis of autism in the future.

• 감성과학
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.603-611
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• 2007

남용 약물에 대한 갈망은 중독적인 행동을 지속하는 데 있어 중요하다. 갈망은 강화적이거나 보상적인 약물을 복용하고자 하는 강한 욕구와 관련된 다차원적인 현상으로 여겨진다. 본 연구에서는 알코올 사용 장애자와 정상인이 알코올 관련 자극(소량의 술을 마시기, 알코올 관련 시각 자극)에 노출되었을 때 갈망에 대한 심리적인 반응의 차이를 밝히고자 하였다. 알코올 관련 시각 자극을 개발하기 위하여 Normative Appetitive Picture System(NAPS)과 1차 집단 심리 실험을 통하여 알코올 자극을 선정하고 자극의 적합성과 효과성을 검증하여 자극을 최종 개발하였다. 본 실험을 위해 알코올 사용 장애를 가진 9명의 남녀 대학생(남:8명)과 9명의 비의존 남녀 대학생(남:8명)을 선정하였다. 실험참여자는 5cc 정도의 알코올을 복용하고, 알코올 자극, 음료 자극, 통제 자극(흐릿하게 변형된 알코올 자극)과 고정점 자극(십자가 기호)에 무선적으로 노출되었으며, 각 종류의 자극이 제시되고 나면 마우스를 이용하여 심리적 갈망 수준을 보고하였다. 심리반응 결과, 강박음주갈망척도, 음주 전, 음주 후 알코올 갈망에서 두 집단 간 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 알코올 사용 장애 집단은 알코올 자극을 포함한 모든 자극에서 정상인 집단보다 높은 알코올 갈망 수준을 나타내었다. 결론적으로 알코올 사용 장애자는 알코올 자극에 의해 유발된 심리적 갈망이 정상인과 다른 것으로 나타났다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.615-623
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of aromatherapy on sleep disorders, satisfaction of sleep and fatigue in hemodialysis patients. Methods: The study design was a quasi-experimental study with nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The subjects were assigned an experimental group (N=17) and a control group (N=17). The experimental group had inhaled lavender and sweet orange for 2 minutes three times a day for 7 days. Sleep disorders were measured using Sleep Measuring Instrument and satisfaction of sleep was gauged using Visual Analogue Scale. Fatigue was checked using Fatigue Measuring instrument. Collected data were analyzed by ${\chi}^2$-test, t-test, Fisher's exact test, and paired t-test using SPSS/WIN 17.0 program. Results: There are significant differences in the sleep disorders, satisfactions of sleep and fatigue between experimental group and control group. Conclusion: Aromatherapy reduced the sleep disorders and the fatigue and increased satisfactions of sleep in hemodialysis patients. Based on the results of this study, aromatherapy can be used at the any setting as a safe and effective independent nursing intervention to sleep disorders and fatigue in hemodialysis patients.

• 척추신경추나의학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2013

Objectives: The present study examines the domestic trend of Chuna manual therapy on cervical spinal disorders in Korea. Methods: We investigated the studies on Chuna manual therapy for cervical spinal disorders via searching 6 Korean web databases. As a result, 51 research papers were found to be analyzed according to their published year, published institution, the titles of journals, the types of study, the techniques of Chuna, the instruments for assessment, the Chuna technique and the number of the treatment trials by the cases of cervical spinal disorders and ethical approvals. Results: The number of the research papers published tended to increase every year. The studies on Chuna manual therapy for cervical spinal disorders were mainly published in The Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves. The most frequently adopted technique of Chuna in the examined studies was Chuna spine manipulation therapy - cervical spine technique. Visual analogue scale (VAS), neck disability index(NDI) were used as primary means of assessments. The ethical problems of the examined studies needed to be improved. Conclusions: Reviewing the domestic trend of studies on Chuna manual therapy for cervical spinal disorders and examining the strong and weak points of those treatments are essential for the future studies. It is anticipated that this review benefits the future in-depth study on the treatments for Chuna in Korean medicine.

• 한국정보과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보과학회 2000년도 봄 학술발표논문집 Vol.27 No.1 (B)
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• pp.696-698
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• 2000

본 연구는 발성장애아동을 대상으로 시각적 효과를 이용하여 발성치료 및 교육을 위한 도구 개발을 목적으로 한다. 따라서 특수아동의 발성장애에 대한 특성을 고려하여 그에 적합한 반복학습이 가능하도록 설계하였다. 또한 GUI와 게임적 요소를 가미하여 발성에 대한 아동의 흥미유발과 자발적 학습이 가능하도록 하였다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.111-122
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• 2024

Purpose: Visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort each influence quality of life (QoL). However, little is known regarding the impact of their coexistence on QoL. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on QoL among middle-aged adults aged 40-64. Methods: This study involved a secondary data analysis utilizing the data from years 1 and 2 of the eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. To evaluate the influence of the coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort on QoL, we conducted a complex sample hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Results: When visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort coexisted, the QoL was significantly lower than in individuals without any of these conditions. Conclusion: The coexistence of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and masticatory discomfort was negatively correlated with QoL. Therefore, it is important to prepare for old age through appropriate health management during middle age.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.21-36
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• 2022

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the research trend of Korean traditional medicine for musculoskeletal disorders related to wrist and hand under Korean healthcare facilities. Methods We collected data from search engines for research including foreign and domestic online database using the keywords ligament tendon, wrist sprain, tendinitis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel, ganglion cyst, de Quervain's and Raynaud. Results A total of 45 articles were about ligament tendon, wrist sprain, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cyst, de Quervain's tenosynovitis and Raynaud disease. Out of 45 articles, 20 articles were about carpal tunnel syndrome and the most commonly used measurement was visual analog scale. Conclusions This study shows the research trend of musculoskeletal disorders related with the wrist and hand. Through the collected data, the treatment methods and specific information of treatments were organized. This study can be used in clinical environments and will contribute for further study in musculoskeletal disorders related with the wrist and hand.

• 음성과학
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• 제3권
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• pp.26-37
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• 1998

The Connected Speech Test (CST) was developed to test hearing aid performance using realistic stimuli (Connected speech) presented in a background of noise with a visible speaker. The CST has not been investigated as a measure of speech reading ability using the visual portion of the CST only. Thirty subjects were administered the 48 test lists of the CST using visual presentation mode only. Statistically significant differences were found between the 48 test lists and between the 12 passages of the CST (48 passages divided into 12 groups of 4 lists which were averaged.). No significant differences were found between male and female subjects; however, in all but one case, females scored better than males. No significant differences were found between students in communication disorders and students in other departments. Intra- and inter-subject variability across test lists and passages was high. Suggestions for further research include changing the scoring of the CST to be more contextually based and changing the speaker for the CST.