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Study on Robust Differential Privacy Using Secret Sharing Scheme (비밀 분산 기법을 이용한 강건한 디퍼렌셜 프라이버시 개선 방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Cheoljung;Yeo, Kwangsoo;Kim, Soonseok
    • Asia-pacific Journal of Multimedia Services Convergent with Art, Humanities, and Sociology
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.311-319
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    • 2017
  • Recently invasion of privacy problem in medical information have been issued following the interest in secondary use of large medical information. These large medical information is very useful information that can be used in various fields such as disease research and prevention. However, due to the privacy laws such as Privacy Act and Medical Law, these informations including patients or health professionals' personal information are difficult to utilize secondary. Accordingly, various methods such as k-anonymity, l-diversity and differential-privacy that can be utilized while protecting privacy have been developed and utilized in this field. In this paper, we study differential privacy processing procedure, one of various methods, and find out about the differential privacy problem using Laplace noise. Finally, we propose a new method using the Shamir's secret sharing method and symemetric key encryption algorithm such as AES for this problem.

Exposure of the Population in the United States to Ionizing Radiation

  • Carter Melvin W.;Oliver Robert W.
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.37-50
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    • 1987
  • The exposure of the population in the United States to ionizing radiation has recently been evaluated by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). This was done by constituting six organizational groups to address various phases of the work and the results of this work are summarized in this article. The article is based on the report, by the same title, which is scheduled for publication by the NCRP in September, 1987. The six organizational groups are titled Radiation Exposure from Consumer Products, Natural Background Radiation, Radiation Associated with Medical Examinations, Radiation Received by Radiation Employees, Public Exposure from Nuclear Power, and Exposure from Miscellaneous Environmental Sources. These titles are descriptive of the subject areas covered by each of these separate groups. The data evaluated are for the years 1977-1984 with the majority of the data being for the period 1980-1982. Summary information is presented and discussed for the number of people exposed to given sources, the effective dose equivalent, the average effective dose equivalent to the U.S. population, and the genetically significant dose equivalent. The average annual effective dose equivalent from all sources to the U.S. population is approximately 3.6 mSv (360 mrem). Exposures to natural sources make the largest contribution to this total. Radon and radon decay products contribute 2.0 mSv (200 mrem) whereas the other naturally occurring radionuclides contribute 1.0 mSv (100 mrem). Among man-made or enhanced sources, medical exposures make the largest additional contributions, namely 0.39 mSv (39 mrem) for diagnosis and 0.14 mSv (14 mrem) for nuclear medicine. It was not possible to evaluate exposures for therapy. Most of the other sources of population exposure, including nuclear power and consumer products, are minor. A possible exception would be the use of tobacco products. These exposures are discussed in relation to a negligible individual risk level of $10{\mu}Sv/y$ (1 mrem/y). The NCRP considers exposures below the negligible individual risk level as trivial and as such should be dismissed.

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A Study on the Practice Model for Practical Education for Health and Medical Information Management (보건의료정보관리 실습교육을 위한 실습모델 연구)

  • Choi, Joon-Young
    • Journal of the Health Care and Life Science
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.83-93
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    • 2020
  • In this study, a practical model for health information management education using the EMR education system at universities for nurturing health care information managers was studied. Currently, there is no practical training course for health care information management in the standards for evaluation and certification of health care information management education introduced to strengthen the job competency of health care information managers. Accordingly, the program was constructed so that the practice program suggested as an educational environment in the Health and Medical Information Management Education Evaluation and Certification Manual can be practiced in the EMR education system. In addition, a practical model that can be performed according to the on-site practice guidelines for health and medical information management for each program was studied. Using the health care information management education EMR system, master data management, patient registration, doctor prescription, medical cost calculation, health insurance claim management, form management, discharge registration, cancer registration, unrecorded management, health care data management, health care statistics, A practice model was studied so that practice on information protection/security management can be performed. It will be possible to play a role as a health care information management expert by raising the quality level of health care information management education through systematic and standardized health care information management practice courses at universities. Accordingly, it is necessary to cultivate health care information management experts who develop and manage medical services based on medical data analysis through practical training of health care information managers.

Gene Expression Patterns of Spleen, Lung and Brain with Different Radiosensitivity in C57BL6 Mice

  • Majumder Md. Zahidur Rahman;Lee, Woo-Jung;Lee, Su-Jae;Bae, Sang-Woo;Lee, Yun-Sil
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.30 no.4
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    • pp.197-208
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    • 2005
  • Although little information is available on the underlying mechanisms, various genetic factors have been associated with tissue-specific responses to radiation. In the present study, we explored the possibility whether organ specific gene expression is associated with radiosensitivity using samples from brain, lung and spleen. We examined intrinsic expression pattern of 23 genes in the organs by semi-quantitative RT-PCR method using both male and female C57BL/6 mice. Expression of p53 and p21, well known factors for governing sensitivity to radiation or chemotherapeutic agents, was not different among the organ types. Both higher expression of sialyltransferase, delta7-sterol reductase, leptin receptor splice variant form 12.1, and Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD) and lower expression of alphaB crystalline were specific for spleen tissue. Expression level of glutathione peroxidase and APO-1 cell surface antigen gene in lung tissue was high, while that of Na, K-ATPase alpha-subunit, Cu/ZnSOD, and cyclin G was low. Brain, radioresistant organ, showed higher expressions of Na, K-ATPase-subunit, cyclin G, and nucleolar protein hNop56 and lower expression of delta7-sterol reductase. The result revealed a potential correlation between gene expression patterns and organ sensitivity, and Identified genes which might be responsible for organ sensitivity.

Radiation Measurements at Fukushima Medical University over a Period of 12 Years Following the Nuclear Power Plant Accident

  • Ryo Ozawa
    • Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.153-161
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    • 2023
  • Background: Fukushima Medical University (FMU) is located 57 km northwest of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Our laboratory has been conducting environmental radiation measurements continuously before and after the nuclear accident. We aimed to report the observed behavior of radiation originating from the released radioactive materials due to the accident, predict future trends, and disseminate the results to the local residents. Materials and Methods: Measurements of the counting rate by a diameter of 76 mm and a length of 76 mm thallium-doped sodium iodide (NaI[Tl]) scintillation detector (S-1211-T; Teledyne Brown Engineering Environmental Services) in the central part of the laboratory, and the dose rate outward at the window by NaI(Tl) scintillation detector and digital processor (EMF211; EMF Japan Co. Ltd.) were conducted. Results and Discussion: Measurements by Teledyne S-1211-T showed that in the early stages, radiation from radioactive isotopes with short half-lives was dominant, while radiation from radioactive isotopes with longer half-lives became dominant as the measurement period became longer. Through nonlinear least squares regression, both short and long half-lives were successfully determined. It was also possible to predict how the radiation dose would decrease. The environmental radiation trends around FMU were measured by the EMF211. Both measurements were affected by rainfall and snow accumulation. Decontamination work on the FMU campus impacted measurements by the EMF211 especially. Conclusion: The results of two types of measurements, one at the center and the other at the window side of the laboratory, were presented. By applying a simplified model, radiation from radioactive isotopes with short and long half-lives was identified. Based on these results, future trends were predicted, and the information was used for public communication with the local residents.

Study on the New Re-identification Process of Health Information Applying ISO TS 25237 (ISO TS 25237을 적용한 보건의료정보의 새로운 재식별 처리에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Soon Seok
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.19 no.5
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    • pp.25-36
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    • 2019
  • With the development of information and communication technology, hospitals that electronically process and manage medical information of patients are increasing. However, if medical information is processed electronically, there is still room for infringing personal information of the patient or medical staff. Accordingly, in 2017, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO TS 25237 Health Information - Pseudonymization[1]. In this paper, we examine the re - identification process based on ISO TS 25237, the procedure and the problems of our proposed method. In addition, we propose a new processing scheme that adds a re-identification procedure to our secure differential privacy method [2] by keeping a mapping table between de-identified data sets and original data as ciphertext. The proposed method has proved to satisfy the requirements of ISO TS 25237 trust service providers except for some policy matters.

Blockchain based Online Pharmacy with Customer Privacy Protection

  • Im, Cheon Woon;Kim, Dong Han;Jang, Jung Eun;Shin, Eun Jung;Lee, Hyun Chul;Kim, Tae Hyun;Kim, Seong Whan
    • Annual Conference of KIPS
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    • 2021.05a
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    • pp.33-36
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    • 2021
  • Corona 19 minimizes face-to-face contact, and online untact platforms are emerging in the medical sector. However, there are potential risks of medicine expiration, medicine misuse, and responsible materials management for secure delivery. In this paper, we investigate three key functional requirements for online pharmacy, and design the blockchain based online pharmacy to meet the requirements. To protect the patient's privacy and to ensure tamper-free traceability, we incorporate the multi-level access authentication scheme for each participant (governments, medical circles, and patients). We show that our system guarantees patient's privacy without further system modification.

Study on Radiation Limit of ISM Equipment for Protecting Radio Device (무선기기 보호를 위한 ISM 기기의 방사 한계치에 관한 연구)

  • Shim, Yong-Sup;Lee, Il-Kyoo;Hong, Seon-Eui
    • Journal of Satellite, Information and Communications
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.10-14
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    • 2011
  • This paper suggests the method to calculate radiation limit of ISM(Industrial Scientific Medical) equipment in order to protect radio device in the situation that ISM equipment and radio device are operated in near distance. The factor for correction and protection ratio which is need for protecting radio device were considered to calculate radiation limit of ISM equipment. Also, the scenario which is required to limit radiation power of ISM equipment was referred and the S/W for calculation of radiation limit was developed by using GUI(Graphical User Interface) on Matlab. The suggested method for calculation of radiation limit of ISM equipment will be used to protect radio device from ISM equipment.

A Survey of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Systems

  • Adwan Alownie Alanazi
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.155-161
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    • 2023
  • In the process of remarkable progress in the medical and technical field and activating the role of technology in health care services and applications, and since the safety of medical data and its protection from security violations plays a major role in assessing the security of health facilities and the safety of medical servers Thus, it is necessary to know the cyber vulnerabilities in health information systems and other related services to prevent and address them in addition to obtaining the best solutions and practices to reach a high level of cybersecurity against attackers, especially due to the digital transformation of health care systems and the rest of the dealings. This research is about what cyberattacks are and the purpose of them, in addition to the methods of penetration. Then challenges, solutions and some of the security issues will be discussed in general, and a special highlight will be given to obtaining a safe infrastructure to enjoy safe systems in return.

Why a Combination of WP 631 and Epo B is an Improvement on the Drugs Singly - Involvement in the Cell Cycle and Mitotic Slippage

  • Bukowska, Barbara;Rogalska, Aneta;Forma, Ewa;Brys, Magdalena;Marczak, Agnieszka
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.1299-1308
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    • 2016
  • Our previous studies clearly demonstrated that a combination of WP 631 and Epo B has higher activity against ovarian cancer cells than either of these compounds used separately. In order to fully understand the exact mechanism of action in combination, we assessed effects on the cell cycle of SKOV-3 cells. We evaluated three control points essential for WP 631 and Epo B action to determine which cell cycle-regulating proteins (CDK1/cyclin B complex, EpCAM or HMGB1) mediate activity. The effects of the drug on the cell cycle were measured based on the nuclear DNA content using flow cytometry. Expression of cell cycle-regulating genes was analyzed using real-time PCR. It was discovered that WP 631, at the tested concentration, did not affect the SKOV-3 cell cycle. Epo B caused significant G2/M arrest, whereas the drug combination induced stronger apoptosis and lower mitotic arrest than Epo B alone. This is very important information from the point of view of the fight against cancer, as, while mitotic arrest in Epo B-treated cells could be overcame after DNA damage repair, apoptosis which occurs after mitotic slippage in combination-treated cells is irreversible. It clearly explains the higher activity of the drug combination in comparison to Epo B alone. Epo B acts via the CDK1/cyclin B complex and has the ability to inhibit CDK1, which may be a promising strategy for ovarian cancer treatment in the future. The drug combination diminishes EpCAM and HMGB1 expression to a greater degree than either WP 631 and Epo B alone. Owing to the fact that the high expression of these two proteins is a poor prognostic factor for ovarian cancer, a decrease in their expression, observed in our studies, may result in improved efficacy of cancer therapy. The presented findings show that the combination of WP 631 and Epo B is a better therapeutic option than either of these drugs alone.