• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제23권11호
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• pp.1641-1643
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• 2013

Norovirus is the major cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide. Between November 2012 and June 2013, 1718 stool samples were requested for norovirus antigen testing in the metropolitan areas of South Korea, and 91 samples were genotyped. The norovirus antigen-positive rate peaked at 52.8% in December 2013. A novel norovirus GII.4 variant, GII.4 Sydney 2012, was the most frequently found genotype (60.4%) during this period. This study demonstrates that norovirus activity increased during the winter of 2012-2013 in South Korea and that norovirus GII.4 Sydney 2012 was the cause of the norovirus epidemic during this period.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제38권9호
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• pp.786-792
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• 2005

With dramatic transitions from a traditionally food-insecure to a food-sufficient society, over weight and/or obesity are an increasing health concern in Korea. In 2000, $35.9\%$ of Korean adults were over weight (BMI>25) with increasing trends. It is well known that obesity is highly correlated with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer and high cholesterol. In 2003, the social cost of obesity is estimated at $529.5\~799.3$ billion won (direct cost) and at $1,200\~1,817$ billion won (including indirect cost). The share of the direct cost is estimated at $2.6\~3.9\%$ of total medical bill 20,742 billion won. These costs are underestimated and would surely be higher if the expenditures outside of the official medical insurance system of Korea were included. Based on the rapid increase of obesity rate among the Korean youth, it is crucial to develop and implement appropriate policies to curb the obesity epidemic.

• 대한전기학회논문지:시스템및제어부문D
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• 제50권12호
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• pp.597-603
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• 2001

In the mathematical model for the transmission dynamics of HIV infection described in previous papers, the population under consideration is assumed to be homogeneous community of homosexual males for which the parameter x represents the constant rate at which individual members of the population acquire new sexual partners. This is a gross oversimplification since it is well known that individuals vary widely in their levels of sexual activity and in this papers the heterogeneous model is modified to allow for this variation. The pattern on the epidemic character of HIV, the causative agent of AIDS, was analysed by heterogeneous-mixing model. The computer simulation was performed using real date.

• 기술경영경제학회:학술대회논문집
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• 기술경영경제학회 2006년도 제28회 동계학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.207-225
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• 2006

지금까지 기업의 신기술 채택에 관한 연구는 주로 Rank, Epidemic 등으로 대표되는 개별적인 요인을 중심으로 수행되어 왔다. 하지만, 기술 채택은 복잡한 과정을 통해 이루어지기 때문에 개별 요인보다 다양한 요인들이 통합된 모형을 필요로 한다. 이를 위해 에너지관리공단의 온실가스 감축수단 조사사업의 설문조사 데이터를 이용하여, 온실가스 배출량이 가장 큰 발전산업을 중심으로 로짓, 프로빗 모형을 통해 기술 채택 요인에 따른 기술 혁신의 확산을 예측하였다. 그 결과, 기업의 측면에서 기업의 매출액, 목표회수기간, 기술의 인지 여부 등이 유의했고, 기술의 측면에서 기술의 초기비용은 유의했지만 본 연구에서 특별히 관심을 갖고 지켜봤던 이산화탄소 저감률은 유의하지 않았다. 이를 통해서 어떤 기업이 신기술을 더 빨리 채택할 것이며, 어떤 기술이 더 빨리 채택될 것인가를 예측할 수 있었다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.33-42
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• 1996

Given the global impact of the AIDS pandemic, it is necessary to take every measure to prevent an epidemic of this disease in Korea. The only available strategy is prevention. Considering college students as a potential risk group, this study examined their knowledge of, and attitudes toward AIDS. In this study, 399 students from three colleges in Pusan and Uoolsan were examined for their attitudes to, and knowledge of AIDS. Findings indicate that the majority of the students（90％） had basic knowledge on the transmission and the prevention of the disease. However, most of them, including nursing students, lacked knowledge as to the etiological agent, major symptoms and available diagnostic techniques. To the questions designed to examine social attitude towards AIDS patients, the students showed a tendency to view AIDS patients as responsible for their own illness. Interestingly, they showed sympathy to their imaginary friends and relatives suffering from AIDS. The study findings suggest a need for the development of AIDS educational programs for college students.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.1379-1387
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to compare smoking control strategies between Korea and the United States. Korea and other developing countries may learn from the experience of the United States in dealing with the growing epidemic of cigarettes. In particular, smoking control objectives, structures, laws and regulations, funds, programs and activities, research, and surveillance systems were compared. The comparison was conducted at the federal, states/provincial, and county levels of the two countries. The data were collected through various governmental websites, contact with people directly, and a literature review. Based on the comparison, seven recommendations for smoking control strategies were made primarily for Korea.

• 한국한의학연구원논문집
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• 제8권2호통권9호
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• pp.23-35
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• 2002

통과대명청대진단학발전사적고찰(通過對明淸代診斷學發展史的考察), 득도료여하결론(得到了如下結論):도료명대(到了明代), 출현료대량적유관망진적전문서적(出現了大量的有關望診的專門書籍), 정차(井且), 개시대소아지문진행요망진연구(開始對小兒指紋進行了望診硏究), 환유(還有), 대설진적발전이경유료탁월인식(對舌診的發展已經有了卓越認識). 명대적사진화변증학설적발전여오우가적(明代的四診和辨證學說的發展與吳又可的) ${\ulcorner}$온역론(溫疫論)${\lrcorner}$ 개시거두적온병학설적발전유밀녕접적연계(開始據頭的溫病學說的發展有密接的連繫). 도료명대(到了明代), 이경대륙경변증(已經對六經辨證), 장부변증화팔강변증유료계통면완선적변증체계(臟腑辨證和八綱辨證有了系統面完善的辨證體系), 특별시개시출현료온병변증(特別是開始出現了溫病辨證). 대우청대적망진적발전특징(對于淸代的望診的發展特徵), 가이귀납위대우설진적대량적연구화유관망진적전문서적적출현(可以歸納爲對于舌診的大量的硏究和有關望診的專門書籍的出現). 특별시수착온병학설약발전면공동발전적설진적만화야흔돌출.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.579-589
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• 2002

Since the inception of the National Tuberculosis Control Program in 1962, the incidence of tuberculosis and its associated mortality has declined dramatically due to effective anti-tuberculosis drugs and a systematic control program. The prevalence of radiographically active tuberculosis has fallen from 5.1% in 1965 to 1.0% in 1995. However, tuberculosis is still a major problem, as the mortality rate is still higher compared to other developed countries. Furthermore, tuberculosis is currently re-emerging in HIV/AIDS epidemic countries. In order to lower the tuberculosis death rate to the levels of developed countries, the tuberculosis control efforts in private healthcare institutions and the national tuberculosis control program in the public sector, need to work together more effectively and efficiently. In this paper, the quthor reviewed the current situation regarding tuberculosis management in private healthcare institutions of Korea based on the literature and the National Health Insurance Claim data, and the future tasks of tuberculosis management are suggested.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2015

Microbial pathogens are responsible for most of the rapidly-spreading deadly infectious diseases against humans. Thus, there is an urgent need for efficient and rapid detection methods for infectious microorganisms. The detection methods should not only be targeted and specific, but they have to be encompassing of potential changes of the pathogen as it evolves and mutates quickly during an epidemic or pandemic. The existing diagnostics such as the antibody-based ELISA immunoassay and PCR methods are too selective and narrowly focused; they are insufficient to capture newly evolved mutant strains of the pathogen. Here, we introduce a fresh perspective on some new technologies, including aptamers and next generation sequencing for pathogen detection. These technologies are not in their infancy; they are reasonably mature and ready, and they hold great promise for unparalleled applications in pathogen detection.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.44-49
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• 2011

Objective: This study aimed to get information on the current status of therapies to date for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Methods: All randomized clinical controlled trial (RCT)-derived papers for NAFLD or NASH were reviewed via PubMed Database. Results: 39 RCTs met the review criteria, of which 15 and 24 papers were for NAFLD and NASH, respectively. 83% of the papers were released since 2006, and 30 studies were conducted for western medicines, antioxidants and lifestyle intervention whereas nine trials were done using herbal medicine or acupuncture which showed positive outcome. Conclusions: NAFLD and NASH are new epidemic disorders which can be a target of traditional Oriental medicine. This study will be helpful for the Oriental medicine-based strategies or therapeutic development for them.