Publications by authors named "Hyeon Su Kim"

Background: The accurate segmentation of spine muscles plays a crucial role in analyzing musculoskeletal disorders and designing effective rehabilitation strategies. Various imaging techniques such as MRI have been utilized to acquire muscle images, but the segmentation process remains complex and challenging due to the inherent complexity and variability of muscle structures. In this systematic review, we investigate and evaluate methods for automatic segmentation of spinal muscles.

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Background: Hip fractures are a common and debilitating condition, particularly among older adults. Loss of muscle mass and strength is a common consequence of hip fractures, which further contribute to functional decline and increased disability. Assessing changes in individual thigh muscles volume in follow-up patients can provide valuable insights into the quantitative recovery process and guide rehabilitation interventions.

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Background: As the population ages, the rates of hip diseases and fragility fractures are increasing, making total hip arthroplasty (THA) one of the best methods for treating elderly patients. With the increasing number of THA surgeries and diverse surgical methods, there is a need for standard evaluation protocols. This study aimed to use deep learning algorithms to classify THA videos and evaluate the accuracy of the labelling of these videos.

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We introduce a new scanning probe microscopy (SPM) concept called reverse tip sample scanning probe microscopy (RTS SPM), where the tip and sample positions are reversed as compared to traditional SPM. The main benefit of RTS SPM over the standard SPM configuration is that it allows for simple and fast tip changes. This overcomes two major limitations of SPM which are slow data acquisition and a strong dependency of the data on the tip condition.

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The Advanced Meteorological Image (AMI) onboard GEOKOMPSAT 2A (GK-2A) enables the retrieval of dust aerosol optical depth (DAOD) from geostationary satellites using infrared (IR) channels. IR observations allow the retrieval of DAOD and the dust layer altitude (24 h) over surface properties, particularly over deserts. In this study, dust events in northeast Asia from 2020 to 2021 were investigated using five GK-2A thermal IR bands (8.

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  • Chicken infectious anaemia virus (CIAV) causes serious anemia and weakened immune systems in young chickens, leading to significant economic losses in the broiler industry, especially due to vertical transmission through eggs.
  • In this study, researchers characterized 28 complete CIAV sequences found in Korea, which were grouped into four phylogenetic categories, with the majority belonging to groups IIb, IIIa, and IIIb, showing no relation to existing vaccine strains.
  • The team developed a new quantitative PCR assay for viral titration and tested three major genotypes in one-day-old chicks, finding that all strains caused anemia and growth issues, with the 17AD008 strain exhibiting particularly high pathogenicity and virus levels.
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The study aims to develop a deep learning based automatic segmentation approach using the UNETR(U-net Transformer) architecture to quantify the volume of individual thigh muscles(27 muscles in 5 groups) for Sarcopenia assessment. By automating the segmentation process, this approach improves the efficiency and accuracy of muscle volume calculation, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of muscle composition and its relationship to Sarcopenia. The study utilized a dataset of 72 whole thigh CT scans from hip fracture patients, annotated by two radiologists.

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Tumors in birds can be caused by a variety of factors such as species, age, sex, virus, chemicals, and environment. In particular, tumors are a major cause of death in long-lived birds such as parrots and zoo birds. A male sandhill crane that was bred for 8 years in a zoo was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC).

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Background: The relationship between physical function, musculoskeletal disorders and sarcopenia is intricate. Current physical function tests, such as the gait speed test and the chair stand test, have limitations in eliminating subjective influences. To overcome this, smart devices utilizing inertial measurement unit sensors and artificial intelligence (AI)-based methods are being developed.

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  • A farm in northwestern South Korea experienced neurological issues in 32-day-old broiler chickens, leading to 2.1% mortality, prompting a disease diagnosis on five carcasses.
  • The analysis revealed significant health issues, including severe heart and liver inflammation, meningitis, and the presence of bacteria and viruses like Pseudomonas spp. and Marek's disease virus; common viral and bacterial diseases were ruled out.
  • The study highlights the effectiveness of metagenomic analysis for detecting neurological diseases in chickens, showcasing its potential to reveal new causative agents that traditional methods might miss.
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Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly pathogenic viral infection of poultry with significant economic impacts worldwide. Despite the widespread use of vaccines, ND outbreaks continue to occur even within vaccinated poultry farms. Furthermore, novel Newcastle disease virus (NDV) genotypes are emerging in poultry, increasing the need for the development of rapid, accurate, and simple diagnostic methods.

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The aim of this study is to compare variable importance across multiple measurement tools, and to use smart insole and artificial intelligence (AI) gait analysis to create variables that can evaluate the physical abilities of sarcopenia patients. By analyzing and comparing sarcopenia patients with non sarcopenia patients, this study aims to develop predictive and classification models for sarcopenia and discover digital biomarkers. The researchers used smart insole equipment to collect plantar pressure data from 83 patients, and a smart phone to collect video data for pose estimation.

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Background: Because disability in Osteoarthritis (OA) may change physical activity (PA), which might affect the disease progression, it is important to measure a patient's daily PA to study the relationship between a patient's PA and disease progression.

Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate the relationship between PA and patients with OA and people without OA using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).

Methods: Demographic study was conducted to obtain data of comorbidities of participants.

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Background: Recently, open pose estimation using artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled the analysis of time series of human movements through digital video inputs. Analyzing a person's actual movement as a digitized image would give objectivity in evaluating a person's physical function. In the present study, we investigated the relationship of AI camera-based open pose estimation with Harris Hip Score (HHS) developed for patient-reported outcome (PRO) of hip joint function.

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  • * The study identified 40 proteins associated with viral pathogenicity and geographic differences, along with a specific strain that showed low pathogenicity in chickens linked to diphtheritic lesions.
  • * This research is groundbreaking as it provides insights into FPV's genetic variability and potential implications for vaccine development, enhancing understanding of its pathogenicity and aiding poultry health management.
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Sensors, actuators, and wireless communication technologies have developed significantly. Consequently, closed-loop systems that can be monitored and controlled by devices in IoT environments, such as farms and factories, have emerged. Such systems are realized by means of cloud-level and edge-level implementations.

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Plant growth-promoting bacteria improve plant growth under abiotic stress conditions. However, their effects on microbial succession in the rhizosphere are poorly understood. In this study, the inoculants of Bacillus mesonae strain H20-5 were administered to tomato plants grown in soils with different salinity levels (EC of 2, 4, and 6 dS/m).

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  • Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), fowlpox (FP), and reticuloendotheliosis are significant viral diseases in poultry, each caused by different viruses including ILTV and FWPV.
  • Coinfections can occur, particularly between ILTV and FWPV, which can complicate diagnosis due to similar symptoms.
  • A new multiplex PCR assay has been developed to detect ILTV, FWPV, REV-integrated FWPV, and REV simultaneously, showing high accuracy and sensitivity, making it a valuable tool for identifying these viruses in clinical samples.
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Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is characterized by increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system. Although several treatments have been proposed for PSH, their efficacies are uncertain. We report a case of a patient with intractable PSH after pontine hemorrhage who was treated with intrathecal baclofen (ITB).

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the effect of trunk stability exercise and combined exercise program on pain, flexibility, and static balance in chronic low back pain patients. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty persons diagnosed with chronic low back pain were divided into a trunk stability exercise group and a combined exercise group and then conducted exercise for six weeks. [Results] VAS and sway lengths decreased significantly in both groups.

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to compare the effects of horseback riding exercise and trunk stability exercise on static and dynamic balance in normal adults. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-two normal adults residing in communities were randomly divided into a horseback riding exercise group and a trunk stability exercise group, and they conducted exercise for eight weeks. [Results] Sway times of the COG (center of gravity) decreased significantly, and the A-P (anterior-posterior) and M-L (medial-lateral) velocities significantly decreased in both groups.

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