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인체용 항생제의 우선관리대상 선정과 물환경 중 오염농도 추정 (Prioritizing Human Use Antibiotics for Environmental Health Management and Estimating Their Environmental Concentrations in Korean Waterway)

  • 김명현;박정임;김영희;최경호
    • 한국환경보건학회지
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    • 제32권5호
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    • pp.462-468
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    • 2006
  • Antibiotics are manufactured and used for specific physiological functions, hence they may exert adverse ecological consequences when they are in contact with nontarget organisms. In the last decade, many reports have been made on the occurrences of various antibiotic compounds in surface water, and their potential impact to the environment has become an increasing concern. This study was conducted to prioritize antibiotic substances with potential environment risk in Korea. Human use antibiotics with an EIC (Expected Introduction Concentration) value greater than $1{\mu}g/l$, US FDA's action limit criteria, were selected. In order to calculate a worst-case EIC for each substance, annual production volume (in kg) of each antibiotic substance was derived using the Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (KPMA)'s monetary database. Sixteen substances were preliminarily selected. The EICs of the 16 antibiotic substances were refined with the excretion rate of the parent substances. Ten antibiotic substances were identified to have EIC-corrected greater than $1{\mu}g/l$, which include Amoxicillin ($15.8{\mu}g/l$), Cefaclor ($10.1{\mu}/l$), Roxithromycin ($4.2{\mu}g/l$), Cephradine ($4.5{\mu}g/l$), Cefatrizine ($2.6{\mu}g/l$), Cefadroxil ($3.3{\mu}g/l$), Aztreonam ($2.3{\mu}g/l$), Ceftazidime ($2.8{\mu}g/l$), Ribostamycin ($1.3{\mu}g/l$), and Ceftezole ($1.3{\mu}g/l$). Additional risk assessments for these antibiotic substances are suggested.

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

  • Suchitra Hudrudchai;Charin Suwanwong;Pitchada Prasittichok;Kanu Priya Mohan;Nopphadol Janeaim
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • 제57권1호
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    • pp.8-17
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    • 2024
  • Objectives: The effectiveness and efficiency of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among men who have sex with men (MSM) relies on how widely it is adopted and adhered to, particularly among high-risk groups of MSM. The meta-analysis aimed to collect and analyze existing evidence on various factors related to PrEP adherence in MSM, including demographic characteristics, sexual behaviors, substance use, and psychosocial factors. Methods: The meta-analysis followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. The search included articles published between January 2018 and December 2022, obtained from the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus databases. The studies that were included in the analysis reported the proportion of MSM who demonstrated adherence to PrEP and underwent quality appraisal using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results: Of the 268 studies initially identified, only 12 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final meta-analysis. The findings indicated that education (odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12 to 2.40), number of sexual partners (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.02 to 1.31), engaging in sexual activities with an human immunodeficiency virus-positive partner (OR, 1.59; 95% CI, 1.16 to 2.26), substance use (OR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.70 to 0.99), and lower levels of depression (OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.37 to 0.82) were associated with higher rates of PrEP adherence among MSM. Conclusions: Despite these findings, further research is necessary to investigate PrEP adherence more comprehensively. The findings of this meta-analysis can be utilized to inform interventions aimed at improving PrEP adherence among MSM and provide directions for future research in this area.

Porous Si layer의 광학특성과 편광소자에의 응용 (Optical Properties of Porous-Si Layers on Si-substrate and its Application of Polarization Devices)

  • 구경완;황재효;백석화남;송촌화인
    • 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 대한전기학회 1999년도 하계학술대회 논문집 E
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    • pp.2453-2455
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    • 1999
  • We propose that we use a porous-Si for a new spatial walk-off polarizing material with a large split angle. The beam-split an91e f is determined by the filling factor g(or porosity p) of the columnar dielectric substance and the slant angle $\theta$. Theoretically, by the assuming that $n_2$=3.5, and $n_1$=1 one can predict that a large split angle, up to $27^{\circ}$, is possible if one can construct such films with $Si.^{[3]}$ To accomplish this, we use porous-Si. As a result of theoretical simulation, the best structural parameters for attaining the maximum split angle $\phi$=$27.5^{\circ}$ are $\theta$=$58.7^{\circ}$ and p=57.6%.

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청소년들의 약물남용 실태와 예방대책(1992) (Drug abuse among adolescence and puevention(1992))

  • 주왕기;서정혜;주진형;김형준
    • 한국임상약학회지
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    • 제3권1호
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    • pp.89-104
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    • 1993
  • The use of drug or substance for altering consciousness among adolescence is a practice in modern society, especially in Korea. The choice and pattern of use are strongly influenced by the user6s personality and expectations. The goverment and society institute must be declared the emergency of Drug abuse, for the purpose of protecting adolescence from pscychotropic agents.

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DC sputtering법을 이용한 Al/AlN/Si MIS capacitor 제작 및 수소첨가가 전기적 특성에 미치는 영향 (Effect of hydrogen addition to use DC sputtering method on the electrical properties of Al/AlN/Si MIS capacitor fabrication)

  • 김민석;권정열;김지균;이헌용;이환철
    • 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 대한전기학회 1999년도 하계학술대회 논문집 D
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    • pp.1919-1921
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    • 1999
  • AlN thin films were fabricated by sputter for the application of MIS device with Al/AlN/Si structure. We controled that sub-temperature room-temperature. Sputtering pressure 5 mTorr, flow ratio Ar:$N_2$=1:1(4sccm:4sccm), and appended hydrogen gas $0{\sim}5%$. AlN thin films thickness fabricated to maintain $2700{\AA}$ time control. Before the experiment remove to the contaminated material use the Ultrasonic every 10 minute use the acetone and ethanol, then use the HF remove oxide-substance at 10 second. To analyze characteristic of the $H_2$ gas addition period, C-V and I-V characteristic make and experiment $H_2$ gas at addition period progressive capability of I-V and C-V characteristic.

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통증완화를 위한 오피오이드 사용의 교훈: 경제협력개발기구 회원국의 경험을 중심으로 (Lessons from Using Opioid to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Focus on Experiences with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Countries)

  • 임지혜;조재영
    • 보건행정학회지
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    • 제31권4호
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    • pp.409-422
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    • 2021
  • The growing use of prescription analgesic opioids has rapidly escalated the treatment of chronic pain since the 1990s; however, it is also highly needed to control opioid-related issues, including opioids misuse, abuse, and addiction. In 2018, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) secretariat administered the survey on opioids use and policies to OECD countries and presented it at the Health Committee meeting of December 2018. This study aimed to review the opioids use in OECD countries and their policies to prevent and reduce associated harms, also seek the available policy lessons from OECD countries. More recently, opioids prescribing rate have been increased 14.7% between 2011-2013 and 2014-2016 and steadily focused on the main substance misused and abused in Korea. In addition, policy efforts have contributed to developing a guideline for prescribing opioids to steer the appropriate use of prescription analgesic opioids since 2000 in Korea, so it is not enough to control opioids compared with other OECD countries. Therefore, taking a people-centered and public health perspective, it will consider the health system policies and interventions at a national level to improve their preparation and approach to control opioid-related issues.

야생 돌복숭아 씨와 과육의 아미노산 및 지방산 조성에 관한 연구 (Studies on the Amino Acid and Fatty Acid Compositions in the Seed and Pulpy Substance of Feral Peach (Prunus persica Batsch var. davidiana Max.))

  • 김한수
    • 생명과학회지
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.125-131
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    • 2007
  • 우리나라 전역에서 자생하는 야생 돌복숭아(Prunus persica Batsch var, davidiana Max.)의 씨와 과육 중의 각종 생리활성 물질을 규명하여 바이오헬스 기능성 소재 등의 자원으로서 이용 가능성을 검토하기 위한 자료로, 돌복숭아 씨와 과육 중의 일반성분, 구성 총 아미노산, 유리 아미노산 및 지질 구성 지방산 조성을 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 돌복숭아 씨 및 과육 중의 일반성분 함량은 탄수화물이 63.92% 와 75.11%로 대부분을 차지하였으며, 조단백질 27.85%, 12.77%, 수분 3.61%, 4.69%, 조지 방이 1.21%, 4.80% 그리고 조회분이 3.41%와 2.63% 함유되어 있는 것으로 나타났다. 돌복숭아 씨 중의 구성 총 아미노산의 함량은 3,444.35 mg%로 이 중 aspartic acid가 681.10 mg%, glutamic acid 495.48 mg%, alanine 283.66 mg%, serine 251.36 mg%, proline 229.80 mg%, lysine 192.31 mg% 및 leucine이 191.34 mg%의 순으로 조성되어 있었으며, 특히 aspartic acid 및 glutamic acid가 대부분을 차지하였다. 돌복숭아 과육의 단백질 구성 아미노산 조성의 총 함량은 1,064.02 mg%로, aspartic acid 250.15 mg%, glutamic acid는 129.63 mg%로 과육의 주요 총 아미노산이었고 lysine, proline, leucine, alanine, serine 등의 순으로 함유되어 있었다. 돌복숭아 씨 중 유리 아미노산 조성의 총 함량은 6,215.34 mg%로, 이 중 glutamic acid가 827.25 mg%로 가장 많았으며, threonine, valine, $\beta-aminobutyric$ acid 등의 순으로 함유되어 있었다. 과육 중의 유리 아미노산 조성의 총 함량은 683.82 mg%로, glutamic acid(339.49 mg%)가 대부분 이었으며, serine, proline, alanine, $\gamma-amino-n-butyric$ acid의 순으로 함유되어 있었다. 지질 구성 지방산 조성은 포화지방산이 12.49%, 단불포화지방산 13.11% 및 다불포화지방산이 74.36%의 함유비율을 보였으며, 필수지방산인 n-6계 linoleic acid$(C_{18:2})$와 n-3계 linolenic acid$(C_{18:3})$가 대부분을 차지하였다. 야생 돌복숭아 과육 중의 지방산 조성은 포화지방산이 16.74%, 단불포화지방산 17.51% 및 다불포화지방산이 65.73%의 함유 비율을 보였는데, 이 중 다불포화지방산인 n-6계 linoleic acid$(C_{18:2})$와 n-3계 linolenic acid$(C_{18:3})$가 지질 구성 총 지방산의 대부분을 차지하는 함유 비율을 나타내었다.

방사성물질을 이용한 치료의 안전관리 고찰 (Radiation Safety Consideration Regarding the Treatment which uses the Radioactive Substance)

  • 임청환;김승철;이귀원
    • 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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    • 제8권11호
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    • pp.217-224
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    • 2008
  • 방사성 물질 중 동위원소를 이용한 치료는 1964년부터 현재까지 꾸준히 증가하는 추세이다. 그에 따른 안전관리도 강화 되었다. 그러나 현재 규정과 제도가 오히려 치료행위에 악영향을 주거나 이를 회피하기 위한 수단으로 임상에서 치료병동을 개설하지 아니하고 소량의 방사능으로 치료를 하고 있으며, 치료병동이 있다 하더라도 그 시설을 감당하지 못하고 많은 입원환자를 유치하지 못함으로 인하여 환자가 치료를 받기위해 상당기간 동안 대기하여야 한다. 최근 원자력의학원에서 기존 병실을 포함한 약 10개 병실을 보유하게 되어 대기 상태가 해소된 듯 보여 지지만 현재 국내에서 약 28개 병원에서만 총 57개의 방사성 동위원소 병실을 사용 하고 있어 아직 까지도 상당기간 치료를 위하여 대기하고 있는 실정이다. 따라서 환자는 호르몬 조절시간이 장기화 되고 치료병실이 없는 의료기관에서는 최대 방사능 30mCi로 수차례에 걸쳐 시행하게 된다. 이는 환자, 가족, 지인 등에게 수회에 걸쳐 피폭을 주는 결과를 발생시킬 것이다. 또한 의료인 및 보건의료인이 환자 및 보호자에게 피폭에 대한 고지의무를 다한다 하더라도 환자를 비롯한 가족에게는 상당한 심적 부담감을 줄 수 있을 것이다. 그러므로 현재 3차 진료에 해당하는 병원 및 의료기관에서는 치료병실을 설치해야하는 필수 조건으로 의무화 하는 등 방사성동위원소 치료에 따른 시설 강화와 제도 개선의 노력이 있어야 할 것이다.

환경배출범주/특수환경배출범주 기반 ECETOC TRA 및 주요/산업/용도 분류체계 이용의 K-CHESAR에 의한 환경예측농도 비교 연구 (A Comparative Study of Predicted Environmental Concentrations from ECETOC TRA Based on Environmental Release Categories/Specific Environmental Release Categories and K-CHESAR Using Main/Industrial/Use Categories)

  • 전현표;양지수;조하나;최은경;김상헌
    • 한국환경보건학회지
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    • 제49권6호
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    • pp.312-323
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    • 2023
  • Background: Environmental concentrations of substances can be estimated by K-CHESAR based on main, industrial, and use categories (MC/IC/UC) and ECETOC TRA based on environmental or specific environmental categories (ERC or spERC). Objectives: Three different systems for estimating environmental concentrations were compared to figure out their order with possible reasons along with relationship of regional predicted environmental concentrations (PECregional) and final PEClocal for various uses of a substance. Methods: Typical uses of the case substance and their corresponding ERCs were selected from the webpage of the European Chemical Agency. Proper MC/IC/UC and spERC were assigned to each ERC. Emission fractions were compared for each assessment code from the available database. PECs were calculated by three estimating systems: K-CHESAR using MC/IC/UC, ECETOC TRA using ERC, and ECETOC TRA using spERC with their default values for input parameters. Percentage of PECregional to PEClocal were manually calculated for each use. Results: Emission factors decreased in the order of ERC > MC/IC/UC > spERC. Values of the final PEClocal derived as sum of PECregional and Clocal decreased in the order of calculations using ECETOC TRA-ERC>KCHESAR with MC/IC/UC>ECETOC TRA-spERC for all environmental media. Percentages of PECregional,water to PEClocal,water ranged from 0 to 10.3% in industrial uses calculated with MC/IC/UC and ERC but 96.3 to 100% in wide dispersive uses of ERC and spERC where values of Clocal,water are estimated to be very low. Conclusions: ECETOC TRA generated the most refined PNEC values with spERC and the least with ERC, while K-CHESAR with MC/IC/UC generated values between the two results. The ratio of PECregional to PEClocal can be a good measure for performing suitable estimation of PNECs according to use.

A Review on Studies of Marijuana for Alzheimer's Disease - Focusing on CBD, THC

  • Kim, Seok Hee;Yang, Jin Won;Kim, Kyung Han;Kim, Jong Uk;Yook, Tae Han
    • 대한약침학회지
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    • 제22권4호
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    • pp.225-230
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    • 2019
  • Objectives: This study was to discuss the research trend of dementia treatment using cannabis for the purpose of providing the basis of cannabis use for medical purposes in the future. Methods: This study searched publications, which were registered to databases or published by Aug 22, 2019, and targeted the full-text or abstracts of these publications. We selected the final nine studies met all selection criteria. Results: These results implied that the CBD components of cannabis might be useful to treat and prevent AD because CBD components could suppress the main causal factors of AD. Moreover, it was suggested that using CBD and THC together could be more useful than using CBD or THC alone. Conclusion: We hope that there will be a solid foundation to use cannabis for medical use by continuously evaluating the possibility of using cannabis for clinical purposes as a dementia treatment substance and cannabis can be used as a positive tool.