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Ganoderma lucidum extract induces cell cycle arrest and Apoptosis in MCF-7 human breast cancer cell

  • Cho, Sung-Dae;Park, Ki-Soo;Hong, In-Sun;Yang, Se-Ran;Jung, Ji-Won;Lee, Young-Soon;Kang, Kyung-Sun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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    • 2002.11b
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    • pp.134-134
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    • 2002

  • Although the pharmacology and clinical application of water extracts of Ganoderma lucidum have been extensively documented, little is known regarding its alcohol extract. In the present study, the anti-tumor effect of an alcohol extract of Ganoderma lucidum was investigated using MCF-7 cells.(omitted)

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GENE EXPRESSION PROFILE OF HUMAN MAMMARY EPITHELIAL CELLS IN RESPONSE TO 2,3,7,8-TETRACHRODIBENZO-p-DIOXIN

  • Ahn, Nam-Shik;Park, Joon-Suk;Cho, Eun-Hye;Seo, Min-Soo;Nyuen ba Tiep;Lee, Young-Soon;Kang, Kyung-Sun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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    • 2002.11b
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    • pp.145-145
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    • 2002

  • 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a prototype and the most potent chemical of the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (dioxins). A variety of studies on the toxic effects of dioxin and related compounds have been conducted internationally since 1990.(omitted)

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Structural Factors of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Outbreak as a Public Health Crisis in Korea and Future Response Strategies

  • Kim, Dong-Hyun
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.48 no.6
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    • pp.265-270
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    • 2015

  • The recent Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak has originated from a failure in the national quarantine system in the Republic of Korea as most basic role of protecting the safety and lives of its citizens. Furthermore, a number of the Korean healthcare system's weaknesses seem to have been completely exposed. The MERS-CoV outbreak can be considered a typical public health crisis in that the public was not only greatly terrorized by the actual fear of the disease, but also experienced a great impact to their daily lives, all in a short period of time. Preparedness for and an appropriate response to a public health crisis require comprehensive systematic public healthcare measures to address risks comprehensively with an all-hazards approach. Consequently, discussion regarding establishment of post-MERS-CoV improvement measures must focus on the total reform of the national quarantine system and strengthening of the public health infrastructure. In addition, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must implement specific strategies of action including taking on the role of "control tower" in a public health emergency, training of Field Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, establishment of collaborative governance between central and local governments for infection prevention and control, strengthening the roles and capabilities of community-based public hospitals, and development of nationwide crisis communication methods.

  • https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.15.066 인용 PDF KSCI

A Study on Developing Strategies for Expanding the Roles of Public Health Nurses (보건간호사의 건강증진사업 수행 현황과 역할 확대 방안 모색을 위한 연구)

  • 박은숙;유호신
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.712-721
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    • 2001

  • Purpose: This study was to identify activities and related problems on health promotion of public health nurses, and to investigate basic data proposed to revise strategies of Health Promotion Nurse Specialists (HPNS). Method: The subjects of this study were 787 public health nurses sampled by clustering of the entire nation of Korea. Data were collected by focus group studies and cross-sectional survey during April to October of 1999. Results: 13.3% of public health nurses took responsibility for health promotion projects and 45.9% were involved in health promotion work with in home care or other routine activities. Also, the factors public health nurses perceived as barriers to implement activities for health promotion were time limitation, lack of ability for planning projects, insufficient time for specialties, inadequate understanding about health promotion project. Conclusion: According to the study, they need to have special education and further technical support. These results have important implications for the establishment for the role of Health Promotion Nurse Specialist. Also, in developing systems and curriculums for Health Promotion Nurse Specialist, the major factors described above need to be considered carefully.

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