• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.127-135
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• 2020

Coronavirus is generally known to cause minor respiratory diseases in animals and humans. However, some coronavirus genus is reported to cause animal-to-human interspecies infection. Since the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection is spreading rapidly throughout the world, leading to the declaration of the pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite various clinical studies to counter COVID-19 infection, the total confirmed cases and death rates are still accumulating. To break down this new threat, we should pay attention to newly revealed information based on scientific facts. In this review, we introduced the clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and treatment of patients infected with COVID-19. Moreover, we highlighted the correlation between COVID-19 severity and patients with underlying diseases. Potential risks associated with COVID-19 can be differed depending on the condition of patients and can cause pulmonary complications. Therefore, lung capacity exams are expected to help predict the progression of the disease along with previously established detection methods such as molecular diagnostics and immunoassay. Although physiological research hasn't yet been emphasized to evaluate COVID-19 infection, this review is expected to be valuable to give new inspiration to deal with COVID-19 which might strike again in the future.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.245-250
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• 2021

Objectives: Jeju Province in Korea reported 627 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases between January 20, 2020, and March 31, 2021. This study analyzed the sources of infection among confirmed cases in Jeju Province, a self-governed island. Methods: The sources of infection were broadly categorized as follows: (1) infections from overseas (confirmed patients who reported travel overseas or contact with overseas travelers); (2) infections from outside Jeju Province (confirmed patients who had visited other provinces or had contact with individuals who had traveled to other provinces in Korea); and (3) unknown sources of infection (confirmed patients who were infected following contact with an infected person whose source of infection was unknown). The chi-square test was used to analyze the differences in the distributions of related variables for each source of infection. Results: Of the 627 confirmed cases, 38 (6.1%) were infections from overseas sources, 199 (31.7%) were from outside of Jeju Province, and 390 (62.2%) were from unknown sources. Jeju Province had no cases with an unknown source of infection during the first and second waves of the nationwide outbreak. Conclusions: Infections from overseas sources could be blocked from spreading to local communities in Jeju Province by conducting screening at the airport, along with the preemptive suspension of visa-free entry. In addition, considering the scale of the nationwide outbreak, measures must be established to delay outbreaks from unknown sources of infection caused by sources outside Jeju Province.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.48-53
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• 2022

The current SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a particular challenge for diabetes patients. Since these patients are at a higher risk of COVID-19, they have been prioritized for vaccination. In this report, we describe the case of a patient scheduled for diabetic foot amputation who received the first dose of ChAdOx1 nCov-19 vaccine and subsequently developed severe purpura in his genitalia and both of his hands and feet, accompanied by acute renal failure. The operation had to be postponed as severe limb purpura appeared just before the operation. With adequate management for acute renal failure and topical steroid application for the severe purpura lesions, a successful outcome could be obtained after the delayed first ray amputation. We recommend that COVID-19 vaccination should be carefully administered in patients with a diabetic foot requiring amputation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.156-165
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• 2021

Background: This study aimed to determine: the perspectives of the patient cohort that underwent telehealth consultation and shoulder rehabilitation during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the differences in the patients' perspectives with the two different telehealth video applications (apps) used in the study. Methods: This is a prospective study carried out during the COVID lockdown period of April to July 2020. Thirty consecutive patients from the orthopedics department of a tertiary institute in India underwent their first-ever session of a video app-based (Zoom or WhatsApp) telehealth consultation with shoulder rehabilitation exercises on a handheld mobile, tablet, or laptop device. After the virtual consultation, the patients were sent a validated telehealth usability questionnaire (TUQ) to evaluate their perspectives. Scores obtained from the TUQ were the primary outcome measure. Results: The study was completed by 30 patients (16 men and 14 women) with an average age of 56 years (range, 20-77 years). The patients who contacted us during the lockdown period with either a stiff shoulder or a conservatively treated shoulder fracture were included in the study. The average TUQ score was 13.6 (median, 14.5; range, 6-21) out of a maximum of 21 points. Eighty percent of the patients were satisfied and found the telehealth service useful. Use of the Zoom app scored significantly higher (median, 17; average, 15.6) than the WhatsApp app (median, 8.5; average, 9.6) (p=0.004). Conclusions: Patients who received telehealth consultation and shoulder rehabilitation were overall satisfied. Telehealth apps with advanced video calling features such as Zoom should be preferred for higher patient satisfaction.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.431-439
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• 2023

Objectives: Numerous studies have explored the causes and spread of outbreaks, yet there is a lack of research on post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition (PCC) in Korea. The goal of this study was to identify the various types of PCC and associated factors in discharged patients and to provide directions for the ongoing health management of confirmed patients. Methods: A telephone survey was conducted among 680 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients diagnosed between July 7, 2021 and August 26, 2021, in Dangjin, Chungnam, Korea. A descriptive analysis of characteristics, univariate analysis, and regression were performed using data from basic epidemiological surveys conducted at the time of diagnosis and post-discharge questionnaires. Results: Of the 585 patients who responded, 159 (27.2%) developed PCC. Of the 211 patients with no initial symptoms, 27 (12.8%) developed PCC, versus 132 (35.3%) of the 374 patients with initial symptoms. Among the initial symptoms, fever or chills, cough or sputum, loss of smell, and sore throat were associated with PCC. Compared to patients with less than 10 days of hospitalization, those with a hospitalization period of 21 days to 30 days (odds ratio [OR], 2.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.0 to 5.2) and 31 days or more (OR, 5.8; 95% CI, 1.9 to 18.1) had a higher risk of PCC. Conclusions: More than a quarter of COVID-19 patients, including those who had no initial symptoms, experienced PCC in Korea. People with the initial symptoms of fever, chills, and respiratory symptoms and those who had prolonged hospital stays had a high risk of PCC.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.131-140
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• 2022

목적: 코로나바이러스감염증-19 (coronavirus disease 2019, 코로나19) 대유행이 시작된 이후 새로운 변이 바이러스들이 지속적 출현으로 반복되는 코로나19 유행이 장기간 지속되고 있다. 본 연구는 국내 코로나19 유행 제3기와 제4기 중반까지 소아 청소년 환자의 임상적, 역학적 특성을 파악하고자 하였다. 방법: 코로나19 확진으로 입원한 18세 이하 환자의 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 연구기간은 제3기 유행(2020년 11월 13일-2021년 7월 6일)과 제4기 유행(2021년 7월 7일-10월 31일)로 구분하였다. 결과: 총 93명이 분석에 포함되었다(제3기 33명, 제4기 60명). 제3기에 비해 제4기 환자군의 중간 연령이 유의하게 높았다(6.7세 vs. 2.8세, P=0.014). 가정 내 전파가 전체 환자의 60.2%에서 보고되었고 두 시기에서 유사하였다(69.7% vs. 55.0%, P=0.190). 전체 환자 중 87.1% (81명)가 유증상 확인자였다. 이중 12.3%는 호흡기 증상이 없었다. 후각/미각 소실은 제4기 유행 환자군에 더 많이 관찰되었다(10.7% vs. 34.0%, P=0.032). 대부분의 호흡기 감염은 상기도 감염(94.4%, 67/71)이었고 4명 환자에서 폐렴이 동반되었다. 두 유행기 동안 진단 시 바이러스 수치의 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결론: 단일기관 후향적 연구의 제한점이 있으나 국내 코로나19 유행 제3기와 제4기 중반 동안 소아청소년 환자는 대체로 경증이었고 두 시기에서 임상적 특성 차이가 관찰되었다.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.16.1-16.14
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• 2023

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection produced by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus epidemic, which was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. The World Health Organization has recorded around 43.3 billion cases and 59.4 million casualties to date, posing a severe threat to global health. Severe COVID-19 indicates viral pneumonia caused by the SARS-CoV-2 infections, which can induce fatal consequences, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The purpose of this research is to better understand the COVID-19 and ARDS pathways, as well as to find targeted single nucleotide polymorphism. To accomplish this, we retrieved over 100 patients' samples from the Sequence Read Archive, National Center for Biotechnology Information. These sequences were processed through the Galaxy server next generation sequencing pipeline for variant analysis and then visualized in the Integrative Genomics Viewer, and performed statistical analysis using t-tests and Bonferroni correction, where six major genes were identified as DNAH7, CLUAP1, PPA2, PAPSS1, TLR4, and IFITM3. Furthermore, a complete understanding of the genomes of COVID-19-related ARDS will aid in the early identification and treatment of target proteins. Finally, the discovery of novel therapeutics based on discovered proteins can assist to slow the progression of ARDS and lower fatality rates.

• 시큐리티연구
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• 제13호
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• pp.113-144
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• 2007

9${\cdot}$11 테러 이후 우리는 뉴테러리즘이라는 용어를 많이 접하고 있다. 뉴테러리즘의 형태중 가장 전형적인 모습이 생물테러리즘이다. 그러나 생물테러리즘에 대하여는 자료의 특수성으로 인해 접근이 제한되고 있으며 이로 인해 일반시민들의 인지도 부족하고, 전문가들의 연구도 활성화되어 있지 아니한 분야이기도 하다. 생물테러는 국가적인 위기이므로 위기관리 관점에서 다루면 좀 더 구체적은 대비책을 찾을 수 있을 것이다. 따라서 위기관리 4단계를 중심으로 하는 단계별 대비 활동을 구체화하여 생물테러에 적용한다면 단계별 활동할 사항을 도출할 수 있고 우리의 대비실태를 점검할 수 있을 것이다. 생물테러는 발생하기는 어렵지만, 발생하면 국가적으로 많은 혼란을 가져올 것이다. 따라서 지구상 생물테러가 발생한 사례와 생물테러와 유사한 사례를 찾아 연구된다면 우리나라의 생물테러대비에 많은 시사점과 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다 .이러한 관점에서 최근 한구고가 유사한 문화와 환경을 가진 중국에서 발생한 SARS 사례는, 생물테러 사태는 아니지만 예상하지 못한 시기와 장소에서 발생한 강력한 전염병에 대응한 사례로서 생물테러 대비에 많은 시사점을 준다고 할 것이다. 본 고에서는 연구목적을 달성하기 위하여 중국에서 SARS에 대응한 사례를 중심으로 생물테러라는 국가위기를 관리/대응하기 위한 활동을 위기관리 4 단계 즉 완화 및 예방단계, 대비단계, 대응단계, 복구단계로 구분하여 알아보았다.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.84-90
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• 2023

목적: 발열이 있는 생후 90일 이하의 영아에게는 심각한 감염의 위험이 높다. 본 연구는 코로나바이러스감염증-19 감염증(코로나19)이 발생한 90일 미만의 영아의 임상적 특징을 분석하기 위해 진행되었다. 방법: 2020년 3월 1일부터 2022년 5월 1일까지 코로나19로 진단받고 입원한 생후 90일 이하 영아의 의무기록을 후향적 연구로 검토하였다. 결과: 총 105명의 영아가 포함되었으며, 이 중 27명(25.7%)은 생후 28일 미만 신생아, 48명(45.7%) 및 30명(28.6%)는 각각 생후 28-59일과 60-90일 사이의 영아였다. 이 중 5명(4.7%)은 무증상이었고, 68명(62.8%)은 발열이 있었으며, 평균 발열 기간은 2일이었다. 가장 흔한 증상은 기침(66.6%), 코 막힘(51.4%), 콧물(40.9%)등 호흡기 증상으로 확인되었다. 총 10명의 영아에서 혈액배양검사가 시행되었으나 균은 동정되지 않았다. 8명의 영아에서 채뇨백을 이용하여 소변 검사를 시행하였고 2명에게서 농뇨는 없었으나 세균이 배양되었다. 9명(8.6%)의 영아가 경험적 항생제를 투약 받았으며, 투약 기간의 중간값은 2.3일(범위, 1-7일)이었다. 모든 105명의 영아들은 합병증 없이 증상이 호전되었으며, 사망 사례 또한 없었다. 결론: 본 연구에서 코로나19로 진단된 90일 이하의 영아들 대부분이 경미한 증상을 보였으며, 배양 검사가 시행된 환자들에게서 세균 동시감염은 없었다. 이러한 결과는 임상의들이 코로나19 유행기 동안 코로나바이러스 감염이 있는 어린영아들에게 적절한 검사를 시행하고 치료하는 데에 도움이 될 수 있을 것이다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.896-910
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• 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly transmissible and potentially fatal virus. So far, most comprehensive analyses encompassing clinical and transcriptional manifestation have concentrated on the lungs. Here, we confirmed evident signs of viral infection in the lungs and spleen of SARS-CoV-2-infected K18-hACE2 mice, which replicate the phenotype and infection symptoms in hospitalized humans. Seven days post viral detection in organs, infected mice showed decreased vital signs, leading to death. Bronchopneumonia due to infiltration of leukocytes in the lungs and reduction in the spleen lymphocyte region were observed. Transcriptome profiling implicated the meticulous regulation of distress and recovery from cytokine-mediated immunity by distinct immune cell types in a time-dependent manner. In lungs, the chemokine-driven response to viral invasion was highly elevated at 2 days post infection (dpi). In late infection, diseased lungs, post the innate immune process, showed recovery signs. The spleen established an even more immediate line of defense than the lungs, and the cytokine expression profile dropped at 7 dpi. At 5 dpi, spleen samples diverged into two distinct groups with different transcriptome profile and pathophysiology. Inhibition of consecutive host cell viral entry and massive immunoglobulin production and proteolysis inhibition seemed that one group endeavored to survive, while the other group struggled with developmental regeneration against consistent viral intrusion through the replication cycle. Our results may contribute to improved understanding of the longitudinal response to viral infection and development of potential therapeutics for hospitalized patients affected by SARS-CoV-2.