The Effects of Manual Acupuncture on Mitochondrial Fusion and Fission Gene Expression in Rat Spleen.

Background: A significant amount of research has been conducted to establish the validity of acupuncture, and it has been demonstrated through animal disease model studies that acupuncture influences mitochondrial changes. However, to more accurately examine the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment effectiveness in pathological models, it is crucial to investigate changes in disease-free animals. Among various hypotheses regarding the effects of acupuncture on the body, we focused on the result that acupuncture stimulation is related to mitochondria.

Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Combined Treatment Attenuates Colitis in Rats.

This study aimed to verify the efficacy of a combined treatment of Jakyakgamcho-tang (JGT) and acupuncture (CV12, ST25, CV4) on colitis induced by dextrane sulfate sodium (DSS). Changes in immuno-mediated factors and metabolites were investigated. Colitis symptoms such as body weight loss and elevated disease activity index were alleviated by the combined treatment.

Safety evaluation of mobile X-ray equipment using super-capacitor.

In this study, we designed mobile X-ray equipment that generates high-power X-rays, using an internal power source by means of a super-capacitor, and evaluated its safety. The proposed X-ray equipment uses the charging voltage of a battery to store high density energy, supplementing the electric charge of the super-capacitor, which can instantly release a large amount of energy. Further, pulse frequency modulation was applied to produce high voltage and thereby improve energy efficiency.

A study on the characteristics of mobile X-ray device using supercapacitor as internal power.

Mobile X-ray device is widely employed because it is useful for diagnosis in patients having mobility difficulties and in medical emergencies. As various devices for X-ray generation have continued to be developed, X-ray devices can now be used more safely and effectively. However, mobile X-ray devices generate relatively low X-ray doses due to the limitation of the power input.

Study on image processing of panoramic X-ray using deviation improvement software.

Utilization of panoramic X-ray device is getting wider. Panoramic X-ray has low resolution than general X-ray device and it occurs to distortion by deviation of image synthesis. Due to structural problems, it has been used restrictively to identify of tooth structure, not for whole head.

The effect of laser diode irradiation on wound healing of rat skin.

Background: Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) diode irradiation (LDI) has some beneficial effects on the wound healing. However, little is known about the biochemical effect of LDI on wound healing. We have performed animal study to clarify the effect of LDI on wound healing based on microscopic findings.

Minimally invasive video-assisted kidney transplantation (MIVAKT).

Background: Minimally invasive surgery has been applied to nearly all fields of surgery due to its advantages such as reduced morbidity, a better cosmetic outcome, and early recovery. The recent advances in its technique have allowed us to use modified minimally invasive surgery technique in the field of kidney transplantation.

Materials And Methods: From January 2004 to March 2006, minimally invasive video-assisted kidney transplantation was carried out in 20 patients.