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Pseudorecombination between Two Distinct Strains of Cucumber mosaic virus Results in Enhancement of Symptom Severity

  • Phan, Mi Sa Vo;Seo, Jang-Kyun;Choi, Hong-Soo;Lee, Su-Heon;Kim, Kook-Hyung
    • The Plant Pathology Journal
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.316-322
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    • 2014
  • Recently, a Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) strain, named as CMV-209, was isolated from Glycine soja. In this study, symptom expression of CMV-209 was analyzed in detail in Nicotiana benthamiana by comparing with that of CMV-Fny, which is a representative strain of CMV. Using infectious cDNA clones of CMV strains 209 and Fny, symptom expression of various pseudorecombinants between these two strains were examined in the early and late infection stages. In the early infection stage, the pseudorecombinants containing Fny-RNA2 induced stunting and leaf distortion on the newly emerged leaves whereas the pseudorecombinants containing 209-RNA2 caused no obvious symptoms. In the late infection stage, the pseudorecombinants containing 209-RNA1 and Fny-RNA2 induced severe leaf distortion and stunting, while CMV-209 induced mild symptom and CMV-Fny caused typical mosaic, general stunting, and leaf distortion symptoms, indicating that RNA 2 encodes a symptom determinant(s) of CMV, which is capable of enhancing symptoms. Furthermore, our results support the possibility that natural recombination between compatible viruses can result in emergence of novel viruses causing severe damages in crop fields.

Subjective symptoms and risk assessment of musculoskeletal disorders of the dental hygienists (치과위생사의 근골격계질환 자각증상 및 위험도 평가)

  • Kim, Jung-Hee;Yoo, Wang-Keun
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.67-79
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : The study was carried out to find out the experience of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms of dental hygienists and evaluate the risk with ergonomic evaluation method(RULA). Methods : The subjects in this study were 344 dental hygienists working at dental clinics and general hospitals in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Daejeon and Chungnam/Chungbuk. The data were collected through the self-questionnaire survey from July 26th 2010 to September 30th 2010. Results : The results showed that those who working at dental hospital, network dental clinics, with 1-5 years of clinical experience, long working hour and sitting hour, no rest hour, more physical and mental burden had higher rate of the experience of musculoskeletal disorder symptoms compared with other groups. The final score of RULA evaluation results was 6 on average requiring continuous observation and urgent demand for work improvements. According to the result of RULA evaluation by work, the orthodontic clinics were 4.5, prosthodontic clinics were 5.0, and dental surgery clinics were 6.8 being the most risky. Conclusions : The study showed high complaints rate on musculoskeletal disorders in dental hygienists. Thus, various measures including provision of proper working and rest hours, use of ergonomic working equipments, strengthening the health education for desirable working posture and the development of musculoskeletal disorder prevention program should be needed.

Factors of influencing subject oral health perception for the elderly in an urban area (대도시 일부지역 노인의 주관적 구강건강 인식에 영향을 미치는 요인)

  • Lim, Hyun-Ju
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.47-55
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    • 2012
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to examine relations among the subjective oral symptoms, general characteristics and subject oral health perception of aged people residing in some regions of a large city, ultimately providing basic information needed to develop and implement programs oral health project and oral health education programs for the oral health promotion of those people. Methods : For the above purpose, this researcher conducted a questionnaire survey of people aged 65 or over from July 10th to 28th, 2011. Among the copies of the questionnaire distributed to the subjects, 318 were recollected. Out the recollected forms, 18 which were deemed as inappropriately filled in were excluded, and the remaining 300 were finally analyzed. Results : The results are as follows. Subjective oral symptoms have correlation(p<0.001) with aged people's subject oral health perception. Factors of influencing subject oral health perception were indicated to be age(p=0.021) and trouble chewing(p<0.001). Conclusions : A sustainable oral health management system that aims to improve the oral health of aged people should be developed and implemented. This study may have some limitations to be generalized because it was conducted by focusing on aged people of some regions only.

Convergent Relationship between Job Stress and Oral Subject Symptoms in Office Workers (직장인의 직무 스트레스와 구강 자각증상의 융합적 관련성)

  • Heo, Seong-Eun
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.10 no.4
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    • pp.140-150
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    • 2020
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effect of job stress on oral subjective symptoms observed in office workers. A survey of office workers in the Gyeonggi-do area was conducted and data collected was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 program. The results showed that among the sub-scales of job stress, job insecurity, job demand, and positive organizational system had significant effects on dysmasesis (p<.01), gum bleeding and gum disease (p<.01), and halitosis (p<.05) as well as gum disease (p<.01), respectively. Therefore, it is considered that making an effective job stress management plan and predicting related oral subjective symptoms in office workers will help improve the oral health management of office workers and adult oral health management in general.

A Case Study about Soeumin Mang-yang Syndrome with Redness of Urine and Urination Difficulty (소편적삽증(小便赤澁證)을 동반한 소음인(少陰人) 망양증(亡陽證) 환자(患者) 치험(治驗) 1례(例))

  • Choi, Min-Gi;Yoo, Jun-Sang;Choi, Jae-Wan;Yun, Ji-Yeong
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.129-134
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    • 2008
  • 1. Objectives The primary purpose of this case study is to report that a Soeumin Mang-yang Syndrome with redness of urine and urination difficulty was treated with 'Soeumin Seungyangikgibuja-tang(升陽益氣附子湯)(SIBT)' and then his symptoms, laboratory test(urine) and urine color improved. 2. Methods The patient has the symptoms including redness of urine, discomfort after urinating, general body sweating, constipation and thirst. We diagnosed him as Soeumin Mang-yang Syndrome. So we treated him with 'SIBT(升陽益氣附子湯)'. 3. Results and Conclusions After the constitutional treatment with SIBT(升陽益氣附子湯) on Soeumin Mang-yang Syndrome patient, his symptoms and laboratory test(urine) improved and urine color was clear. 'SBIT(升陽益氣附子湯)' is considered to be effective in Soeumin Mang-yang Syndrome. The change of urine color can be good evidence for the symtoms of Mang-yang Syndrome is improved.

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A Case Report of Chronic Renal Failure(stage4) on Stroke Patient through Integrative Medicine Therapy. (만성 신부전 환자의 중풍치료에 대한 한·양방 협진효과 증례보고)

  • Hwang, Yunkyeong;Lee, Boram;Kim, Wonill
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.233-242
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    • 2016
  • Objective : Chronic renal failure(CRF) is defined as a permanent reduction in glomerular filtration rate(GFR), resulting in Structural and functional abnormalities. The purpose of this thesis is to report the improvement of a CRF stage4 on stroke patient through integrative medicine therapy.Methods : We treated the patient with herbal medication(Sibjeondaebo-tang gagambang), acupuncture and moxibustion as well as Western medication. We measured the Creatinine, BUN, eGFR in the serum and observed clinical symptoms During 4monthsResult : After treatment, the level of BUN and Creatinine was decreased and eGFR was increased. And the symptoms of CRF(edema, anorexia, general weakness) were improved.Conclusion : This study suggests that Integrative Medicine Therapy is effective in the treatment of CRF symptoms. In the future, for the effective management of CRF, It is considered necessary to build a systematic integrative medicine therapy.

The Development of a Database for Self Health Management - Focusing on the Soojichim (Koryo Hand Therapy) - (자가 건강관리를 위한 데이터베이스 시스템 구축에 관한 연구 - 수지침요법을 중심으로 -)

  • Choung, Hye-Myoung
    • Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.195-206
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    • 2006
  • Purpose: As Koryo Hand Therapy is generally referenced by a manual, we made a database system to ease. Method: Using the basic theory of Koryo Hand Therapy with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), we tested, analyzed, designed and implemented the system and constructed a database system with MS Access according to the symptoms. Results: We constructed the database system of Handing and the symptoms of Koryo Hand Therapy in 3 parts (Basic Data Management, Disorder Therapy Management, Report) for easy management. This database system will be useful for general users to protect, promote and measure their health. The structured database system was valued on the basis of the students basic knowledge of Koryo Hand Therapy. As a result, 80% of the respondents answered that the "system is well structured", 78% that "it's convenient to search", and 87% that "it's helpful for self health management". Conclusion: These study results provides people with information on the basic treatment of symptoms for the self health protection and promotion with Koryo Hand Therapy by constructing a database.

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Influence of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Conflict Management Styles on Nursing Performance of Intensive Care Unit (중환자실 간호사의 외상후 스트레스와 갈등관리 유형이 간호업무수행에 미치는 영향)

  • Hwang, Ji Na;Park, Wan Ju
    • Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.58-70
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    • 2018
  • Purpose : This study examined the factors influencing posttraumatic and conflict management styles for nursing performance in intensive care units (ICUs). Methods : In this study, 250 nurses from eight general hospitals in three cities participated. Structured self-report questionnaires were used to collect data on posttraumatic, conflict management styles, and nursing performance. Finally, the data were analyzed by SAS 9.3 program. Results : The mean of total sum scores was 31.29, and the high risk of posttraumatic symptoms was 61.2%. It was noted that nursing performance is significantly correlated with collaboration, compromise, accommodation styles, and intrusion. Collaboration styles (${\beta}=0.39$, p<.001) and hyperarousal (${\beta}=-0.22$, p=.050), ICU experience below 1 year (${\beta}=-0.21$, p=.027) and that of 5-10 years (${\beta}=-0.19$, p=.049), and compromise style (${\beta}=0.16$, p=.049) were found to be the factors influencing nursing performance with 35.9% explanatory power value of regression model. Conclusions : The results of the study reveal that conflict management styles, hyperarousal, and ICU experience are factors predicting the successful performance of ICUs. These findings emphasize the need of developing interventions to reduce stress symptoms and conflicts in ICUs.

A Case Report of Soeumin Adult Atopic Dermatitis Improved with Sipyimigwanjung-tang (십이미관중탕(十二味寬中湯)으로 호전된 소음인(少陰人) 성인형 아토피 피부염 치험 1례)

  • Kim, Seong-Tae;Choi, Ae-Ryun;Koo, Deok-Mo
    • Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.115-123
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    • 2013
  • Objectives The purpose of this case study is to report that a Soeumin patient diagnosed as adult atopic dermatitis was treated with Sipyimigwanjung-tang and then his symptoms improved. Methods We diagnosed the patient as Soeumin Greater Yin Pattern based on his nature & emotion, physical characteristics, symptoms. So we treated him with Sipyimigwanjung-tang and used Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), SCORAD(Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis) index and pictures of the affected part for the assessment. Results & Conclusions After treatment, his SCORAD index results significantly decreased from 76.3 to 41.8, VAS of itching decreased from 10 to 4 and the patient's subjective symptom and general condition considerably improved. This case study describe the effectiveness of Sipyimigwanjung-tang on Soeumin adult atopic dermatitis symptoms.

Factors Influencing Sleep Quality among Middle-aged Male Workers (중년남성 근로자의 수면의 질에 영향을 미치는 요인)

  • Lee, Eliza;Lee, Keum Jae
    • Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.235-244
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify quality of sleep and its influencing factor among middle-aged male workers. Methods: The subjects of this study were 411 middle-aged male workers living in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. The data were based from self-reported using structured questionnaires asking about low urinary tract symptoms, circadian rhythm, quality of life and sleep quality including general characteristics. The data were collected from September 11 to October 31, 2013 and analyzed by t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and hierarchical regression. Results: Mean score of the sleep quality was $5.03{\pm}2.57$ (range: 0~21) and reported as bad sleep quality in 55.7%. Low urinary tract symptoms (${\beta}$=.30, p<.001), circadian rhythm (${\beta}$=-.17, p<.001), quality of life (${\beta}$=-.14, p<.001) were shown as significant association of sleep quality. Conclusion: Strategies to improve sleep quality in middle-aged male workers are necessary and nursing intervention should be developed to improve education program for prevention and management of low urinary tract symptoms. It is also necessary to legalize the institutional devices to upgrade work environment and to place regulations on overtime at work places in order for these workers to obtain sufficient sleep time for recovery of biological rhythms and improving sleep quality.