• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제83권3호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2020

Background: The national Public-Private Mix (PPM) tuberculosis (TB) control project provides for the comprehensive management of TB patients at private hospitals in South Korea. Surveillance and monitoring of TB under the PPM project are essential toward achieving TB elimination goals. Methods: TB is a nationally notifiable disease in South Korea and is monitored using the surveillance system. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quarterly generates monitoring indicators for TB management, used to evaluate activities of the PPM hospitals by the central steering committee of the national PPM TB control project. Based on the notification date, TB patients at PPM hospitals were enrolled in each quarter, forming a cohort, and followed up for at least 12 months to identify treatment outcomes. This report analyzed the dataset of cohorts the first quarter of 2016 through the fourth quarter of 2017. Results: The coverage of sputum, smear, and culture tests among the pulmonary TB cases were 92.8% and 91.5%, respectively. The percentage of positive sputum smear and culture test results were 30.7% and 61.5%, respectively. The coverage of drug susceptibility tests among the culture-confirmed cases was 92.8%. The treatment success rate among the smear-positive drug-susceptible cases was 83.2%. The coverage of latent TB infection treatment among the childhood TB contacts was significantly higher than that among the adult contacts (85.6% vs. 56.0%, p=0.001). Conclusion: This is the first official report to analyze monitoring indicators, describing the current status of the national PPM TB control project. To sustain its effect, strengthening the monitoring and evaluation systems is essential.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제73권1호
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• pp.48-55
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• 2012

Background: The epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) has been assessed based on the data of the analysis of TB patients notified to the surveillance system in Korea. However, the national status of TB is not validated through this surveillance system. The objective is to determine the epidemiology of TB and to understand the accurate status of TB patients treated in private institutions. Methods: Medical records of 53,579 patients who had been diagnosed with TB in 2008 were analyzed. Results: Among 53,579 patients, the number of sputum smear positive cases was 15,639(29.2%) and the number of new cases was 39,191 (73.1%). The drug resistance rate of new cases was 5.3%, while the rate stood at 13.3% for TB patients with treatment history. The number of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) patients was 2,472 (4.6%), which consists of 2.9% of new cases and 9.3% of TB patients with prior treatment history. The number of extensively drug-resistant TB patients was 749 (1.4%), consisting of 1.1% of new cases and 2.2% of TB patients with prior treatment history. In terms of treatment outcomes, 66.4% of all TB patients, 70.5% of new cases, 64.4% of relapse cases, and 46.8% of MDR-TB cases were cured or completed. It was inferred that in 2008, the total number of TB patients reached 70,767, 145.6 per 100,000 people (95% confidence interval, 145.5~145.7). Conclusion: We conclude that the medical records review of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) data can be very effective in promoting the understanding of the current status of TB in private institutions.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제11권9호
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• pp.289-299
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• 2013

본 연구의 목적은 현재 질병관리본부에서 사용하고 있는 건강보험 청구자료 기반의 결핵환자 분류기준을 고도화하여 보다 효과적인 결핵환자감시체계의 토대를 제공하기 위해 수행되었다. 이를 위해 건강보험심사평가원의 2009년 1년간 결핵상병으로 청구된 81,199명 중 10%인 8,118명을 표본추출한 후 실제 결핵환자인지에 대해서 의무기록 조사를 실시하여 조사가 완료되고, 국민건강보험공단 건강보험청구 자료와 매칭이 완료된 7,132명을 최종 분석대상자로 하였다. 결핵환자분류를 위한 모형을 개발하여 평가한 결과 결핵과 관련된 임상전문가 의견과 통계적 분류 알고리즘이 종합적으로 고려된 의사결정나무모형이 가장 우수한 모형으로 평가되었다. 의사결정나무 모형에 따른 결핵분류모형의 주요 독립변수는 연령, 최초 청구시점의 결핵약제 종류수, 최초 청구시점의 이용 의료기관 유형, 최초 청구시점의 청구결핵검사 종류, 2008년 결핵약 투약일수, 최초 청구시점 결핵약제 투약일수, 최초 청구시점 결핵상병 종류로 나타났다. 이 모형의 향상도는 최고 11.8이였으며, 개발된 모형에서 분류된 1~5유형까지 적용하여 청구된 자료 중 결핵이 아님을 예측할 경우, 민감도는 90.6%, 양성예측도는 96.1%, 정분류율은 87.6%로 나타나, 현재 질병관리본부에서 사용하는 청구2회 이상, 약제 2제 이상 모형(민감도 82.6%, 양성예측도 95%, 정분류율 80%)보다 우수한 모형인 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.293-302
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• 2023

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the epidemiological trends and challenges in managing tuberculosis (TB) in livestock in Korea from 2013 to 2022. Tuberculosis, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, is a significant zoonotic disease affecting cattle, deer, and other domesticated animals. Despite the initiation of a test-and-slaughter eradication policy in 1964, TB has continued to persist in Korean livestock, particularly in cattle and deer. This study used data from the Korea Animal Health Integrated System and provincial animal health laboratories to analyze TB incidence in various livestock including different cattle breeds and deer species. The results from 2013 to 2022 showed a peak in TB cases in 2019 with a subsequent decline by 2022. The study highlighted a significant incidence of TB in Korean native cattle and the need for amore inclusive approach towards TB testing and control in different cattle breeds. Additionally, the study underscored the importance of addressing TB in other animals such as goats, wildlife, and companion animals for a holistic approach to TB eradication in Korea. The findings suggest that while the test-and-slaughter strategy has been historically effective, there is a need for adaptation to the current challenges, and learning from successful eradiation stories on other countries like Australia. A collaborative effort involving an expanded surveillance system, active private sector participation, and robust government support essential for the efficient eradication of TB in livestock in Korea.

• The Korean journal of internal medicine
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.306-317
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• 2024

Background/Aims: To determine whether metformin, which is considered a host-directed therapy for tuberculosis (TB), is effective in improving the prognosis of patients with TB and diabetes mellitus (DM), who have higher mortality than those without DM. Methods: This cohort study included patients who were registered as having TB in the National Tuberculosis Surveillance System. The medical and death records of matched patients were obtained from the National Health Information Database and Statistics Korea, respectively, and data from 2011 to 2017 were collected retrospectively. We classified patients according to metformin use among participants who used diabetes drugs for more than 28 days. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality during TB treatment. Double propensity score adjustment was applied to reduce the effects of confounding and multivariable Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: The all-cause mortality rate during TB treatment was lower (9.5% vs. 12.4%, p < 0.01) in the metformin user group. The hazard of death due to all causes after double propensity score adjustment was also lower in the metformin user group (aHR 0.76, 95% CI 0.67-0.86, p < 0.01). There was no significant difference in mortality between metformin users and non-users for TB-related deaths (p = 0.22); however, there was a significant difference in the non-TB-related deaths (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Metformin use in patients with TB-DM co-prevalence is associated with reduced all-cause mortality, suggesting the potential for metformin adjuvant therapy in these patients.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.178-190
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• 2003

연구배경 : 효율적인 결핵관리체계를 위해, 보건복지부는 2000년 6월 1일부터 결핵정보관리보고서에 의한 새로운 국가결핵감시체계를 출범시키게 되었다. 보건소의 결핵환자에 대한 결핵감시체계는 이미 1962년부터 운영 중에 있었으므로 이번의 감시체계는 민간의료부문의 결핵 환자들을 비로소 국가결핵감시체계에 포함시켰다는데 의미가 있다. 의사들의 일상적인 신고에 의한 결핵규모의 정확한 파악을 위해서는, 결핵정보관리보고서의 정확한 작성과 성실한 신고가 필수조건이다. 본 연구는 서울소재 한 민간종합병원에서 관할보건소로 신고된 결핵정보관리보고서가 얼마나 정확하게 기재되어 있으며 향후 개선할 점이 없는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2000년 8월 1일부터 2001년 1월 31일까지 6개월간 삼성서울병원에서 관할보건소로 신고된 291명의 성인 폐결핵 환자들을 대상으로 하였다. 결핵정보관리보고서 항목인 인적사항, 과거 치료력, 검사결과, 질병코드 및 환자치료 사항을, 의무기록 및 병원 전산화 시스템의 컴퓨터에 저장되어 있는 검사 기록들과 비교하여 얼마나 정확한가를 알아보았다. 결 과 : 291명의 성인 결핵 환자는 폐결핵 222명, 폐외 결핵이 69명이었다. 성별은 남자 164명(56%), 여자가 127명(44%)였으며, 평균연령은 46세였다. 직업이 미기재된 경우가 132명(45%)이었다. 결핵과거 치료력은 83%, 치료기간은 93%, 과거 결핵치료 받은 횟수는 83%에서 보고서와 의무기록간에 일치하였다. 폐결핵 환자 222명 중 객담도말검사는 보고서의 76%가 의무기록과 일치하였으나 배양검사는 23%만이 실제 검사기록과 일치하였다. 객담배양 미검 표기 198명 중, 실제 객담 배양 미검은 43명(21.7%)이었다. 폐외 결핵환자 진단에 이용되었던 객담이외의 검체 도말검사는 54%, 배양 검사48%, 조직검사는 68%, 그리고, PCR 등의 기타검사는 67%에서 실제 검사결과와 일치하였다. 질병코드는 A15에서 A19의 3단계 분류를 적용했을 때는 85%, A15.0에서 A19.9의 4단계 분류에서는 66%가 의무기록과 일치하였다. 환자구분에서 신환으로 보고된 246명 중 실제 신환이었던 경우는 217명(88%)였으며, 나머지는 재발 13명, 치료실패자 2명, 중단 후 재등록 1명, 전입 12명 및 기타 1명으로 판명되었다. 재발로 신고된 23명 중 실제 재발은 18명(78%)으로 보고서 내용과 실제 의무기록 간에 조금씩 차이가 있었다. 치료시작 또는 진단일자는 264명(91%)이 일치하였으며, 보고서에는 HREZ 처방이 204명이었지만, 의무기록에는 HREZ 처방이 172명(84.3%)이었으며, 나머지는 HRE 9명(4.4%), 기타 처방 21명(10.3%)이었으며, HRE 처방으로 보고된 34명 중 실제 HRE 처방은 19명(55.9%)이었다. 결 론 : 우리나라의 효율적인 결핵관리를 위해서는 민간의료기관에서 작성되는 결핵정보관리보고서의 정확한 기재와 성실한 작성이 중요하며, 결핵과거치료력, 객담 배양 검사 항목 등의 보완과 민간부문 결핵환자들에 추후 관리하는 제도마련도 고안되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제75권6호
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• pp.238-243
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• 2013

Background: The aim of our study was to evaluate the "diagnosis changed" rate in patients notified as tuberculosis (TB) on the Korean TB surveillance system (KTBS). Methods: A total of 1,273 patients notified as TB cases on the KTBS in one private tertiary hospital in 2011 were enrolled in the present study. Patients were classified into three groups: "diagnosis maintained", "diagnosis changed" (initially notified as TB, but ultimately diagnosed as non-TB), and "administrative error" (notified as TB due to administrative errors). Results: Excluding 17 patients in the "administrative error" group, the "diagnosis maintained" and "diagnosis changed" groups included 1,097 (87.3%) and 159 patients (12.7%), respectively. Common causes of "diagnosis changed" were nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease (51.7%, 61/118), and pneumonia (17.8%) in cases notified as pulmonary TB, and meningitis (19.5%, 8/41) and Crohn's disease (12.2%) in cases notified as extrapulmonary TB. Being older than 35 years of age (odds ratio [OR], 2.18) and a positive acid-fast bacilli stain (OR, 1.58) were positive predictors and a TB-related radiological finding (OR, 0.42) was a negative predictor for a "diagnosis changed" result via multivariate logistic regression analysis in pulmonary TB cases. Conclusion: Because of a high "diagnosis changed" rate in TB notifications to the KTBS, the TB incidence rate measured by the KTBS may be overestimated. Considering the worldwide trend toward increased NTM disease, the "diagnosis changed" rate may increase over time. Thus, when reporting the annual TB notification rate in Korea, the exclusion of "diagnosis changed" cases is desirable.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제64권3호
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• pp.187-193
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• 2008

연구배경: 다제내성결핵과 광범위내성결핵은 전세계적으로 결핵 치료에 큰 위협으로 등장하고 있지만 이에 대한 국내의 정확한 실태 및 추이는 잘 알려져 있지 않다. 일개 결핵병원에서 다제내성결핵과 광범위내성결핵의 빈도 및 추이를 살펴봄으로써 국내 실태를 간접적으로 파악하고자 하였다. 방법: 2001년부터 2005년 사이에 국립마산병원에 입원하여 배양양성 결핵으로 진단된 환자를 대상으로 약제 감수성검사 결과와 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결과: 2001년부터 2005년 사이에, 다제내성결핵은 신환자에서 9.2%, 13.8%, 16.9%, 23%, 27.0%로 의미있게 증가하였고(p<0.001 for trend) 재치료환자에서 9.1%, 15.7%, 17.3%, 19.9%, 19.1%로 의미있게 증가하였다 (p=0.002 for trend). 광범위내성결핵은 신환자에서 0%, 2.3%, 3.1%, 2.5%, 6.3%로 의미있게 증가하였고(p=0.005 for trend) 재치료환자에서 9.1%, 15.7%, 17.3%, 19.9%, 19.1%로 의미있게 증가하였다(p<0.001 for trend). 결론: 다제내성결핵과 광범위내성결핵은 신환자와 재치료환자 모두에서 증가하는 추이를 보였다. 국내의 정확한 실태 파악을 위하여 공공 및 민간의료기관을 포괄하는 통합적인 약제내성실태 조사가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.321-331
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• 2011

Mycobacterium bovis, a member of the M. tuberculosis complex (MTC), is the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis. Detection of M. bovis and M. tuberculosis using conventional culture- and biochemical-based assays is time-consuming. Therefore, a simple and sensitive molecular assay for rapid detection would be of great help in specific situations such as faster diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) infection in the abattoirs. We developed a novel multiplex real-time PCR assay which was applied directly to biological samples with evidence of bTB and it was allowed to differentiate between M. bovis and M. tuberculosis. The primers and TaqMan probes were designed to target the IS1081 gene, the multi-copy insertion element in the MTC and the 12.7-kb fragment which presents in M. tuberculosis, not in the M. bovis genome. The assay was optimized and validated by testing 10 species of mycobacteria including M. bovis and M. tuberculosis, and 10 other bacterial species such as Escherichia coli, and cattle lymph nodes (n=113). The tests identified 96.4% (27/28) as M. bovis from the MTC-positive bTB samples using conventional PCR for specific insertion elements IS1081. And MTC-negative bTB samples (n=85) were tested using conventional PCR and the real-time PCR. When comparative analyses were conducted on all bovine samples, using conventional PCR as the gold standard, the relative accuracy of real-time PCR was 99.1%, the relative specificity was 100%, and the agreement quotient (kappa) was 0.976. The detection limits of the real-time PCR assays for M. bovis and M. tuberculosis genomic DNA were 10 fg and 0.1 pg per PCR reaction, respectively. Consequently, this multiplex real-time PCR assay is a useful diagnotic tool for the identification of MTC and differentiation of M. bovis and M. tuberculosis, as well as the epidemiologic surveillance of animals slaughtered in abattoir.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.976-985
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• 2018

현대의 레이다는 위상 배열 안테나로 전자기파 빔을 생성하여 여러 가지 작업을 수행한다. 레이다가 수행하는 작업으로는 목표물의 탐지와 추적, 미사일 유도 등이 있다. 다기능 레이다가 개발되기 이전에는 레이다는 한 가지 작업만을 수행할 수 있기에, 각 작업을 수행하는 독립된 레이다가 필요했다. 하지만 다기능 레이다는 다양한 작업을 총괄하여 수행할 수 있는 기능을 탑재하고 있기 때문에, 하나의 레이다로 필요한 여러 작업을 수행할 수 있다. 레이다의 한정된 시간 자원을 효율적으로 이용하기 위해 예약된 작업을 적당한 순서로 나열하는 기법을 스케줄링이라고 한다. 본 연구에서는 두 가지의 스케줄링 기법들을 파악하여 효율적인 스케줄링 기법을 제시하여 보았다.