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Study on the 'Pulse Syndrome Complex and Treatment of Blood Paralysis and Weakness Fatigue' in The Synopsis of Golden Chamber (금궤요략.혈비허로병맥증병치제육(血痺虛勞病脈證幷治第六)에 대한 연구)

  • Cheon, Sang-Muk;Han, Sung-Kyu;Yeo, Sung-Won;Lee, Yun-Cheon;So, Yong-Sub;Ro, Seung-Jo;Jeong, Heon-Young
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.333-344
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    • 2006
  • The Blood paralysis(血痺) is infected by a poisonous factor of wind and it disturbs the circulation of meridian. This disease is similar phenomenon to the Blutsaure(血柱) and belongs to the category like the Radial nerve paralysis, the Ulna nerve paralysis and the unstability syndrome of the lower limbs. This dissertation will inquire into symptoms, the way of treatment and the prescriptions of this disease based on the Synopsis of Golden Chamber. The Weakness and fatigue(虛勞) is occurred by several causes. This disease means all the functions of body weakened. This dissertation will inquire into pulse conditions according to the type of the Weakness and fatigue(虛勞), symptoms, the way of treatment and the prescriptions of this disease based on the Synopsis of Golden Chamber.

A Case Study of a Taeeumin Patient with Paresthesia and Weakness in the Limbs of Unknown Cause Diagnosed as Dry-Heat (Joyeol) Pattern (태음인 조열병증(燥熱病證)으로 진단한 원인불명의 팔다리 저림 및 위약감 환자 치험 1례)

  • Lee, Mi-Suk;Bae, Na-Young
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.346-355
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    • 2015
  • Objectives The aim of this study was to report significant improvement of paresthesia and weakness in the limbs of unknown cause after treatment with Mangeummoonmu-tang and Cheongeummoonmu-tang in a Taeeumin patient. Methods The patient was diagnosed as Taeeumin Dry-Heat (Joyeol) pattern and treated with Mangeummoonmu-tang, Cheongeummoonmu-tang and acupuncture. The patient's subjective symptoms of paresthesia and weakness were observed using Global Assessment Scale (GAS) during the treatment period. Results and Conclusion The symptoms of paresthesia and weakness decreased from GAS 100 to GAS 0 for two weeks. Furthermore, the patient's symptoms of fatigue and xeroderma were reported to be improved after treatment. In conclusion, this study shows that Sasang constitutional medicine can be effective treatment for Taeeumin patient with paresthesia and weakness in the limbs of unknown cause.

Fatigue and weakness hinder patient social reintegration after liver transplantation

  • Kang, So Hyun;Choi, YoungRok;Han, Ho-Seong;Yoon, Yoo-Seok;Cho, Jai Young;Kim, Sungho;Kim, Kil Hwan;Hyun, In Gun;Shehta, Ahmed
    • Clinical and Molecular Hepatology
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.402-408
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    • 2018
  • Background/Aims: With improvements in the survival of liver transplantation (LT) recipients, the focus is shifting to patient quality of life (QOL), and employment is an important factor in aiding the social reintegration of LT patients. This study aims to evaluate the current employment status of liver graft recipients and various factors that may hinder reemployment. Methods: Fifty patients above age 18 who underwent either living or deceased donor LT at a single center from March 2009 to July 2016 were interviewed during their visit to the outpatient clinic. The internally developed questionnaire consisted of 10 items. The Karnofsky Performance Scale and EQ-5D were used to evaluate patient function and QOL. Results: A total of 25 (50%) patients returned to work after transplantation (the working group), and 21 (84%) patients in the working group returned to work within the first year after transplantation. In the non-working group (n=25), 17 (68%) answered that their health was the reason for unemployment. Fatigue and weakness were the most frequent symptoms. Conclusions: The data shows that as many as 50% of total patients returned to work after receiving LT. Fatigue and weakness were the most common complaints of the unemployed group, and resolving the causes of these symptoms may help to increase the employment rate.

Fatigue Life Prediction of Non-Load-Carrying Cruciform Welded Joint using Master S-N Curve based on Structural Stress Approach (구조응력기반 마스터 피로 선도를 이용한 하중 비전달형 십자 필렛 용접조인트의 피로예측)

  • Kwak, Si-Young
    • Journal of Welding and Joining
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    • v.33 no.6
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    • pp.49-54
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    • 2015
  • Welding process is of importance to assemble products or structures, but also the process is structural weakness due to stress concentration in welding joint. The fatigue design of welded joint requires time & labor consuming fatigue test because the fatigue life is various according to the depth of joint, joint type and load type etc. In fatigue design codes, they guide to classify welding joints with their shape( BS7608, IIW Documents) and provide fatigue assessment information. In terms of numerical method for fatigue analysis, it is also difficult to decide the stress peak in joint because of mesh sensitivity which means that stress value is varies with element type or size on stress concentration zone. Hot-spot method is used generally, but Battelle of United States proposed Master S-N Curve based on structural stresses converted by mechanical equilibrium theory. In this research, we extracted master S-N curve from Battelle's fatigue test DB including test data of various welding joints to apply on Non-Load-Carrying cruciform Joint. Comparing fatigue results between the case of using normal stress and case of structural stress cor the cruciform Joint, The suggested Battelle method showed successive results.

Effects of the Gagam-Bopyeyangyeongjeon on the Lung Weakness Children(肺系虛弱兒) (폐계허약아(肺系虛弱兒)에 대한 가감보폐양영전(加減保肺養營煎)의 임상적 효능 연구)

  • Gok, Su-Yeong;Jung, Sun-Kyung;Lyu, Sun-Ae;Lee, Seung-Yeon
    • The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.88-98
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    • 2010
  • Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and prophylactic treatment effectiveness of Gagam-Bopyeyangyeongjeon(GGBYJ) on the Lung Weakness Children(肺系虛弱兒) who catch cold easily. Methods The study has been carried out from 27 children, who were treated with GGBYJ in Department of Pediatrics, $\bigcirc\bigcirc$ Oriental Medical Hospital from August to December in 2009. The study was completed through patient chart review and telephone survey. Results 1. Immediately after the treatment, there was significantly decreasing(p=0.005) on respiratory symptoms in the Lung Weakness Children(肺系虛弱兒) who catch cold easily. 2. After the treatment, when season changes (three months later), there were preventive and continuous effects on reducing morbidity and on decreasing degree of symptoms against new respiratory infections compared to the previous year before taking medicine. 3. GGBYJ improved the respiratory symptoms, and also anorexia, constipation, heights, skin and fatigue. Conclusions In conclusion, there were significant clinical and preventive effectiveness of GGBYJ for the Lung Weakness Children(肺系虛弱兒) who caught a cold easily. Further studies are needed with more clinical cases.

Effects of the Nuegra from Male Silkworm Extract on Enhancement of the Masculine Function and Activation of Overall Physical Function

  • Kim, D. C.;Kim, Y. W.;Park, M. S.;J. K. Suh;Lee, D. S.;Lee, S. H.;B. H. Chun;Y. K. Jun
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • v.5 no.1
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    • pp.109-122
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effects of the Nuegra on enhancement of the masculine and physical activities in general through measuring changes of the testosterone, FSH and subjective symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, urinary stream, muscular weakness, libido and erectile dysfunction. Total 168 male subjects were enrolled from 12 urology, internal medicine clinics and general practitioner, During the 6-week investigational period, 2 capsules of Nuegra were given to the subjects right after meal for 4 weeks, and 1 capsule of Nuegra was added each time in subjects with no or minimal effect. Testoster-one and FSH levels were measured at first visit and last visit, for evaluating masculine activities. To avoid bias and standardize the test results, only one clinic was assigned as a central lab, and all blood samples were transferred. General information and subjective symptoms were evaluated at first visit and at 2 weeks interval, week 2, 4 and 6 using VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). The mean age of the subjects were 51.8${\pm}$8.2 years old (range: 36.1-82.1). Based on the subjects who were tested on testosterone and FSH levels at day l and week 6, the means were 4.4${\pm}$1.4 nmol/L (range: 2.6-7.7), 8.6${\pm}$9.6 mIU/mL (range: 0.3-40.4), respectively at day 1. At week 6, the results were 4.9 ${\pm}$1.6 (2.6-8.9 range), 9.4${\pm}$13.1 (1.0-53.9 range), respectively. Marginally significant difference between pre-dose and post-dose was present. Statistically significant differences were revealed in general assessment for subjective symptoms, fatigue, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, etc. In fatigue, response rates were 39.6, 65.4 and 76.4% at week 2, 4 and 6, respectively (P < 0.0001). Response vates for erectile dysfunction were 13.4, 41.2 and 72.7% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively, Response rates for libido were 13.6, 51.6 and 73.5% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively. For urinary stream response rates were 26.9, 44.7 and 66.8% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively. VAS for muscular weakness did not show significant results that response rates were 40, 60 and 80% at week 2, 4, and 6 from 8.2 (P = 0.24), respectively. Response rates for insomnia were 50, 60, 100% at week 2, 4, and 6 (P < 0.0001), respectively. The results shows that Nuegra tends to enhance masculine activities including libido, erectile dysfunction and urinary stream and also effective for improving general conditions especially insomnia, muscular weakness and fatigue. In conclusion, this investigation has demonstrated that Nuegra does not only have tendency to increase masculine activities through increased secretion of the testosterone and FSH but also improve general conditions such as erectile dysfunction, libido, fatigue and muscular power.

Comparison of Muscle Fatigue, Strength, and Endurance in Adults with and without Chronic Neck Pain during Isometric Neck Extension (등척성 목 폄 시 만성 목 통증이 있는 환자와 정상인 간의 근육 피로도, 근력 및 지구력 비교)

  • Park, Chan-hee
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2021
  • Background: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is associated with weakness in the deep neck flexor muscles, a shortening of the neck extensors, and a reduction in endurance. In addition, muscle imbalance can lead to neck pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This study compared neck extensor muscle fatigue, muscle strength, and muscle endurance time between patients with CNP and healthy adults during isometric neck extension. Methods: Thirty participants (15 patients with CNP and 15 healthy adults) were recruited in this research. The outcome measures included splenius capitis (SC) muscle fatigue, isometric neck extensor strength, and muscle endurance. The independent T-test was used to compare the continuous dependent variables between the CNP group and the healthy group. Results: The independent T-test indicated that muscle fatigue in the left SC differed significantly between the CNP group and the healthy group. A significant difference was also noted in the isometric neck extensor and neck extensor strength between the groups. Conclusion: Our results provided promising clinical evidence that patients with CLP have reduced neck extensor strength and endurance and increased SC muscle fatigue, which results in neck pain.

Clinical Study for Myasthenia Gravis (중근근무력증의 임상적 고찰)

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    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.219-223
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    • 1993
  • Myasthenia gravis is disorder of neuromuscular transmission that is characterized by weakness and fatigue of voluntary muscle. A clinical study of 18 cases of myasthenia gravis was performed at Chosun university college of medicine, from 1988 to 1992. Maximal thymectomy was performed in 7 cases and only medical treatment had been done in 11 cases.

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A Study on Improving Fatigue Life for Composite Cylinder with Seamless Integrated Liner (이음매 없는 일체형 라이너를 갖는 복합재 압력용기의 피로수명 향상에 대한 연구)

  • Kim, Hyo-Joon
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.17 no.6
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    • pp.46-51
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    • 2013
  • Composite cylinder is used by hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and natural gas vehicles because of high specific modulus, specific strength and fatigue resistance. composite cylinder has a seamless integrated liner and it is fully overwrapped with structural fibers of high strength carbon fibers in an epoxy matrix. In this study, filament winding pattern and autofrettage pressure design technique are presented considering structural weakness of knuckle and compressive residual stress. Presented methodology is verified by pressure cycling test of composite cylinders.

Study on Evaluation of Structural Integrity for Small Aircraft Tail (소형 항공기 미익부 구조 건전성 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Muhyoung;Park, Illkyung;Kim, Sungjoon;Ahn, Sukmin
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.28-34
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    • 2012
  • Structural integrity evaluation is important item in the aircraft certification. Recently, it is designed for limit load, material weakness about fatigue and corrosion, damage by bird strike in flight to evaluate structural integrity of aircraft. And static/fatigue analysis are performed to secure structural integrity, it was verified by static and fatigue tests. To evaluate the structural integrity of small aircraft tail, structural integrity was calculated by the finite element analysis. In the present study, finite element analysis are performed to pick out load cases in flight occurrence, and secure margin of safety to evaluate structural integrity of KC-100 tail unit. The proprieties of finite element analysis results are compared with the static structure test results. The estimation process of structural integrity for small aircraft tail may help the design.