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Sleep Behavior and Sleeplessness in Children (소아 수면 행태와 불면증)

  • Lee, Sung-Hoon
    • Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.56-64
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    • 1996
  • The sleeplessness in childhood is quite different from that in adulthood in terms of causes, developmental process, and treatment. Sleep behavior in childhood is strongly influenced by parental personality and familial and cultural background. In understanding and management of sleeplessness of children, it is especially important to understand the separation anxiety and the ways of its management in bedtime because bedtime routine with children one of separation process from parents. Co-sleeping, parental intervention, transional object and bedtime routines can be appeared in order to reduce the anxiety from bedtime separation. Causes of sleeplessness in infant and toddler are bad sleep-onset association, nocturnal drinking, colic, and food allergy. In preschool and school aged children, limit-setting sleep problem and fears and nightmare can be causes of sleeplessness. When good sleep environment and habits are established sound sleep and more mature personality can be developed.

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A Case Report of Miller Fisher Syndrome (밀러피셔증후군의 불면증 환자 치험 1례)

  • Cha, Hye-Jin;Lee, Ji-Won;Seo, Young-Min;Seo, Deok-Won;Park, Se-Jin
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.229-236
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    • 2009
  • Objectives : This study is designed investigate the effect of oriental medial therapy on a 63 year old female patient had Miller Fisher Syndrome with sleeplessness. Methods : We experienced a case of Miller Fisher Syndrome and treated with herbal medicine, eletro-acupuncture. The effects of treatment were measured by sleeping hour, taken measurements with a ruler(eyeball movement). Results : Whole condition (ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and so on) was improved and Oriental treatment had a good effect on sleeping hour. Conclusions : Oriental medical treatments were very effective for the patient had Miller Fisher Syndrome with sleeplessness.

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The Clinical Effect of High Voltage AC Reid Therapy(HEALTHTRON) on Peripheral Circulatory Disturbance and Functional Outcome of Rehabilitation in CVA Patients (교류고압전계요법이 뇌졸중환자의 말초혈류 및 재활기능에 미치는 효과에 대한 임상연구)

  • Sung Kang Keyng;Hwang Choong Yeon;Lee Sang Kwan;Lee So Young;Cheong Sang Su;Kang Se Young;Lee Jong Deck
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.609-615
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    • 2002
  • A medical treatment of alternating current high-voltage electric field therapy is a method in which we get a healing effect, applying electric field to an organism through an artificial device. In order to estimate the clinical effects of alternating current high-voltage electric field load(HEALTHTRON) on the rehabilitation of stroke patients, improvement of a peripheral blood circulation, and psychogenic symptom, we used BEUNZEUNGHEYNG Instrument, NIHSS(the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), FIM(Functional Independence Measure)lnstrument to research BEUNZEUNGHEYNG and recovery of rehabilitative funation. and also we used Thermography, Pulse Meter to measure body temperature and pulse, blood elements, and neuro modulators. We have reached the following conclusions after researching the clinical effects of alternating current high-voltage electric field therapy on the recovery of rehabilitative function and peripheral blood circulation. 1. HEALTHTRON efficiently has increased the volume of peripheral blood circulation in stroke patients. 2. HEALTHTRON rapidly has treated the symptoms of sleeplessness, alertness, and dizziness of stroke patients. 3. HEALTHTRON rapidly has improved rehabilitative function of stroke patients and the adjustment to their activities.

The Bibliographic Study on the Cause and Symptom of Ji Eum ( 支飮 ) (지음(支飮)의 원인(原因)과 증상(症狀)에 대(對)한 문헌적(文獻的) 고찰(考察))

  • Lee, Choon-Jae;Sin, Jo-Young
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.59-67
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    • 1991
  • This study has been carried out to investigate the Cause and Symptom of Ji-Eum ( 支飮 ) by referring to 34 documents. The results were as follow ; 1. Ji-Eum ( 支飮 ) is caused by the Su-Eum ( 水飮 ) storing up thoracic cavity ( 胸中 ), interdiaphragam ( 膈間 ). SimHa ( 心下 ), and stay lung. 2. The symptom of Ji Eum ( 支飮 ) is as follows ; HaeYouk( 咳逆 ), EuySik( 倚息 ), dyspnea( 短氣 ), sleeplessness ( 不得臥 ) edema ( 基形加腫). WhungMan ( 胸滿 ), SimHaChukGey ( 心下築悸 ), GoMoHyun ( 苦冒眩 ), EumSikBulWha ( 飮食不化 ). Pulse HyeonGin ( 弦緊 ). Greasy white coat of tongue.

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The meaning on using decoction of Jujubae Fructus in taking herb medicines (한약제제(韓藥製劑) 복약시(服藥時) 활용(活用)되는 대조탕(大棗湯)의 의미(意味)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Seo Bu-il;Ro Jae-Hoan
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.89-98
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    • 1999
  • We sometimes directed taking medicine by using decoction of Jujubae Fructus in taking herbs medicine. And I studied meaning on using decoction of Jujubae Fructus in taking herbs medicine. The obtained results were follows: 1. In taking medicine by using decoction of Jujubae Fructus, chief effect positions of that prescription were heart, spleen, stomach, and kidney. 2. In taking medicine by using decoction of Jujubae Fructus, chief treatment symptoms were heart throb, sleeplessness, reddish turbid urine, retention of phlegm and fluid, retention of fluid in the body, weakness. 3. In taking medicine by using decoction of Jujubae Fructus, chief pathogenic factors of that prescription were deficiency syndroms of the heart, retention of phlegm and fluid, retention of fluid in the body, consumptive disease, weakness.

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GINSENG USE AMONG TWO GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES

  • Siegel Ronald K.
    • Proceedings of the Ginseng society Conference
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    • 1980.09a
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    • pp.229-236
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    • 1980
  • Tow groups of subjects were studied before, during, and after long-term use of commercial Panax ginseng preparations. Group A (n = 10) consisted of users who also used other psychomotor stimulants including caffeine, while subjects in Group B (n = 8) used no drugs other than ginseng. During 12 weeks of regular ginseng use, users in Group A showed signs of central nervous system stimulation and reported feelings of well-being. Two subjects manifested possible allergic reactions while one developed a ginseng abuse syndrome marked by hypertension, nervousness, sleeplessness, skin eruptions, edema, and morning diarrhea. This syndrome was associated with excessive dosages, concomitant intake of caffeine, and possible allergic reactions. Subjects in Group B reported stimulation and feelings of well-being while showing some signs of nervousness. One subject developed a possible contact urticarial reaction to a ginseng cosmetic. All adverse reaction were transient and disappeared when ginseng use was discontinued. It is suggested that adverse reactions can be prevented by moderate use of standardized ginseng preparations while restricting use of other psychomotor stimulants.

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Factors Associated with Farmers' Syndrome (농부증과 관련된 인자)

  • Park, Tae-Jin;Kim, Byung-Sung;Chon, Hae-Jung
    • Journal of agricultural medicine and community health
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.5-13
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    • 1994
  • To investigate the cause of Farmers' Syndrome, this study was done in some rural areas of Kyoungsangam Province, from July to August of 1993. 117 men and 112 women were completed interview, medical examination and laboratory examination. The results were as follows. 1. The prevalence of Farmers' Syndrome in women was 509 per 1,000 and it was significantly higher than that in men, 329 per 1,000(p=0.0026). Prevalence of age adjusted with rural population of Kyungsangnam Province of 1985 was 204 per 1,000 in men and 383 per 1,000 in women. The average age of subjects with Farmers' Syndrome, 58.9 was significantly higher than that of subjects without Farmers' Syndrome, 53.2(p<0.001). 2. The most frequent symptom was lumbago(27.7%), and the second was numb limbs(21.6%), and the third was shoulder stiffness(20.9%). Less than 10% of study subjects complained of breathlessness, sleeplessness, dizziness. Women complained of shoulder stiffness(p<0.001), lumbago(p<0.001), numb limbs(p<0.05), dizziness(p<0.001), abdominal fullness(p<0.001) significantly frequently than men. 3. Those aged 50 or more complained of shoulder stiffness(p<0.001), lumbago(p<0.01), numb limbs(p<0.001), nocturia(p<0.001), breathlessness(p<0.05), sleeplessness (p<0.05) and dizziness(p<0.05) significantly frequently than those aged less than 50. 4. By logistic regression, the risk factors significantly associated with Farmers' Syndrome were age(odds ratio(OR)=1.05, 95% confidence interval(CI) 1.02-1.07), sex(OR of 75,95% CI 0.58-0.97), and mental stress(OR=1.39, 95% CI 1.03-1.86). 5. By logistic regression, the risk factors significantly associated with each component symptom of Farmers' Syndrome were as follows. There were significant associations between sex(OR of male=0.51) with shoulder stiffness, age(OR=1.04) and mental stress(OR=1.72) with lumbago, age(OR=1.06), regular exercise(OR=0.35) and mental stress(OR=1.63) with numb limbs, age(OR=1.06) and abnormal LFT(OR=1.59) with nocturia, age(OR=1.08) with breathlessness, sex(OR of male=0.56) with dizziness respectively.

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Effect of Group Therapy on Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in Turkish Patients with Breast Cancer

  • Yavuzsen, T.;Karadibak, D.;Cehreli, R.;Dirioz, M.
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.13 no.11
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    • pp.5593-5597
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the group therapy on psychological symptoms and quality of life of patients with early stage breast cancer. Methods: This study was performed on 16 breast cancer patients who completed treatments. The total group therapy program involved a weekly session of 2-3 hours, for 16 weeks. The group therapy sessions were given to women in the oncology department by a clinical psychologist and also given training sections by the different professional teams. All the required assessments for the study were performed after and before 16 week group therapy intervention. Results: Initially we had taken 21 women but 16 participated in all therapy programs and submitted questionnaires. The mean age was 47.8 years. There were significant differences between before and after group therapy program. Anxiety, depression, and distress showed significant improvements. Hopelessness scale was detected at the border of significance. There was no change in sleep problems and quality of life. According to the analysis of correlation, considering the age factor and year of diagnosis, there was found no statistically significant relationship between anxiety, distress, depression, hopelessness, sleeplessness, and quality of life. Conclusions: This pilot study demonstrated that brief, predominantly group therapy is feasible for patients with breast cancer and, also it may be helpful to cope with emotional and physical distress.

Lead Effects among Secondary Lead Smelter Workers with Blood Lead Levels below $80{\mu}g/100\;ml$

  • Lilis Ruth;Fischbein Alf;Diamond Sidney;Anderson Henry A.;Selikoff Irving J.;Blumberg William E.;Eisinger Josef
    • 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1994.02a
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    • pp.549-559
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    • 1994
  • A subgroup or workers from a secondary lead smelter was defined to include those with blood lead levels not exceeding $80{\mu}g/100\;ml$ and with no pest history of elevated blood lead. Central nervous system symptoms (tiredness, sleeplessness, irritability, headache) were reported by 55% of the group and muscle and joint pain by 39%. Zinc proteporphyrin (ZPP) levels were elevated in 71% or cases. Low hemoglobin levels (less than 14 gm/l00 ml) were round in more than a third of the workers. While BUN and creatinine were mostly in the normal range, there - nevertheless n correlation between ZPP and both BUN and creatinine. Reduced nerve-conduction velocities were present in 25% or the group; this was not significantly different from findings in Ii control group. The data indicate that n blood level of $80{\mu}g/100\;ml$ is an inappropriate biological guide in the prevention or lead disease.

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Research on the Characteristics of the Light Trespass using by RELUX Program According to the Spatial Position of the Road Lightings in Residential Area Near Road (조명시뮬레이션 프로그램(RELUX)을 이용한 도로조명의 공간적 배치에 따른 침입광 영향 특성 연구)

  • Gu, Jinhoi;Jung, Jong-Hwan;Lee, Kyumok
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.26 no.11
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2012
  • The road lightings have made our living environment safe and active, since it was first installed in 1900 in Korea. As the industry developed, various kind of road lightings have been installed in an outdoor area. But the spilt light from the road lightings have caused health problem like the sleeplessness, the depression, the failure to thrive and the nearsightedness to children. The light trespass caused by road lightings vary with the height of road lightings, the distance from road lightings to the window and the BUG rating of road lightings. In this paper, we analyze the effect on the light trespass by the spatial installation position of road lightings using by RELUX program. And we derive the characteristics of the light trespass according to the spatial installation position of the road lightings in residential area near road.