• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.197-208
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• 2003

This study was implemented for 84 students of dental hygiene to show the correlation between dental caries experience and improved caries activity test. Dental caries experience for the sample groups was examined and stimulative saliva secreted for 5 minutes was collected into the tube to check saliva secretion rate. Dentocult LB test was executed to observe Lactobacilli colonies after 96 hour cultivation of culture slides moistened with stimulative saliva. Dentocult SM test(screening strip, site strip) was done to measure SM colonies distribution after 48 hour cultivation of culture strips applied with collected saliva and dental plaque respectively, and salivary buffering capacity was checked by means of Dentobuff strip kit. Following conclusions are obtained after examining the relation between Dentocult LB, Dentocult SM, Dentobuff strip test results and DMFT index, salivary secretion rate. 1. Showed no significant difference between Dentocult LB test results and DMFT index, salivary secretion rate. 2. Showed no significant difference between Dentocult SM(screening strip) test results and DMFT index, salivary secretion rate. 3. Showed significant difference between Dentocult SM(site strip) test results and DMFT index(pE0.05), but showed no significant difference between Dentocult SM(site strip) test results and salivary secretion rate. 4. Showed no significant difference between Dentobuff strip test results and DMFT index, but showed a very wide difference between Dentobuff strip test results and salivary secretion rate(pE0.01).

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.761-766
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• 2018

액적-기반 미세유체장치는 물질 합성 및 초고속 대용량 스크리닝 등 다양한 응용분야에서 변형 가능한 새로운 접근법을 이끌어 냈다. 그러나 단일의 액적생성기를 이용한 액적의 생성 속도가 매우 낮기 때문에 이를 상용화 하기 위해서는 생산속도를 높이기 위한 노력이 필요하다. 본 연구는 단일의 유동-집속 생성기를 병렬로 연결하여 단분산성 액적의 생성 속도를 높이는 방법에 관한 것이다. 이러한 액적생성기를 갖는 미세유체장치를 제작하기 위해 본 연구에서는 양면 임프린팅 방법을 이용하여 단층 엘라스토머 조각에3차원의 마이크로 채널을 갖는 3D 모놀리식 탄성중합체 장치(monolithic elastomer device, 3D MED)를 제작 할 수 있다. 이렇게 제작된 8개의 액적생성기가 연결된 3D MED를 이용하여 연속상과 분산상의 유체를 조절하여 단분산성 액적의 형성속도가 향상되었음을 증명하였다. 따라서 본 미세유체시스템을 사용하여 다양한 재료 또는 세포들을 함유하는 단분산성 액적을 형성하여 마이크로입자 제조 및 스크리닝 시스템과 같은 넓은 분야에 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.20-27
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• 1997

This study of the positive rates of HBsAg, anti-HBs among 119 Emergency Medical Technicians and Rescuers who were working in Pohang, Kyoung-Buk, Korea was performed from March to June 1997 according to three methods of EIA, RPHA and PHA. The number of samples were 201. The results were as follows; The overall positive rate of HBs Ag by EIA and RPHA methods were 4.98%, 5.47%, the overall positive rate of anti-HBs by EIA and PHA methods were 58.71%, 63.68%. In detecting of HBs Ag, concurrence rate, sensitivity, specificity and predictability of PHA to EIA were 99.5%, 90.9%, 100% and 99.75% respectively. In detecting of anti-HBs, concurrence rate, sensitivity, specificity and predictability of PHA to EIA were 91.04%, 89%, 94.5% and 89.87% respectively. Based on this study, there were no significant diffrences in the positive rates of HBsAg and Anti-HBs in 119 Emergency Medical Technicians and Rescurers in Pohang, Korea as compared with the general population according to other studies. In terms of concurrence rate, sensitivity, specificity and the costs of RPHA with EIA for detecting HBsAg, RPHA is more cost effective than EIA for mass screening of HBsAg detection. Also, In terms of concurrence rate, sensitivity and specificity of PHA with EIA, PHA is more cost effective and less problems of procedure than the EIA for mass screening of Anti-HBs detection.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 1999

목 적 : 신질환의 조기 진단을 위한 집단뇨검사 방법으로 단백뇨와 혈뇨검사를 동시에 시행하여 그 결과를 분석함으로써 집단뇨검사에서 잠혈검사 추가가 가지는 진단적 의의를 알아 보고자 하였다. 방법 및 대상 : 1차 선별검사는 전국 33개교 26,508명의 고등학교 1년생(16세군)을 대상으로 하였고 정밀검사는 서울시 1개교 875명의 고등학교 1년생(16세군)을 대상으로 실시하였다. 방법은 1997년 8월부터 12월까지 4개월간 한국 건강관리 협회와 공동으로 학교에서 무작위로 채취된 소변을 Combur-10 $N^{(R)}$ M (Boehringer Mannheim, Germany)검사지로 단백뇨, 혈뇨, 농뇨, 아질산염 등을 검사하였다. 양성자의 기준은 단백뇨, 혈뇨, 농뇨가 $1^{+}$ 이상인 경우와 아질산염에 양성반응이 나오는 경우로 정하였다. 실제 신질환의 감별을 위한 정밀검사는 1차 집단뇨검사 양성자를 대상으로 본원에서 실시하였다. 결 과 : 1) 1차 집단검사 결과에서 단백뇨 유병율은 $0.73\%$, 혈뇨 유병율은 $2.69\%$, 농뇨 유병율은 $0.23\%$ 그리고 아질산염 유병율은 $0.03\%$로 조사 되었다. 2)서울지역 1개교(875명)선별 정밀검사 결과: 1차검사 단백뇨 양성자 8명($0.91\%$)중 1명은 기립성 단백뇨, 나머지 7명은 일시적 단백뇨로 확인되었다. 1차검사 혈뇨 양성자는 41명($4.86\%$)이었고 이중 재검이 가능했던 33명중 6명만이 지속적인 혈뇨 양성자였고, 다시 시행한 정밀검사에서 한명만이 무증상 단독 혈뇨증으로 확인되었으며 나머지 5명은 정상이었다. 1차 소변검사 이상자 52명에 대한 혈액검사 및 초음파검사는 모두 정상이었다. 1차검사에서 혈뇨 양성자 33명중 1명(약$3\%$)만이 신질환이 의심되는 경우였고 나머지 32명($91\%$)은 정상이었다. 결 론 : 1) 혈뇨검사는 위양성이 높기 때문에 ($97\%$) 집단뇨검사에 포함시킬 경우 불필요한 시간과 경비의 낭비가 있을수 있다고 생각된다. 2) 집단뇨검사는 검사 기관에 따라 얻어지는 결과의 차이가 심하기 때문에 단일 기관으로 통합 관리해야 할 것이다. 3) 요로감염증의 선별검사에서 농뇨와 아질산염 검사는 양성율이 낮으므로 그 효용성에 대한 연구는 좀더 필요하다고 생각된다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.214-227
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• 2013

MDCT의 등장과 함께 병적 증상이 없는 개인이 조기검진을 위해 CT검사를 하는 예가 꾸준히 증가하고 있다. 이러한 검사의 임상적 효용성과 방사선에 의한 암 발생위험에 대한 여러 가지 논란을 살펴보았다. 1. 저선량흉부CT(LDCT)를 이용한 폐암의 조기 검진 효용성을 보기 위해 설계된 무작위배정대조검사(randomized controlled trial)인 NLST(National Lung Screening Trial)의 분석 결과, CT선별검사가 선별검사를 하지 않은 그룹의 사망률 1.67%를 1.33%로, 20% (p=0.004) 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. CT선별검사군에서 양성결과를 보인 사람의 96.4%는 위양성(false-positive)이었다. 그리고 방사선에 의한 폐암의 ERR (excess radiation risk)은 다른 고형암과는 달리 나이와 함께 감소하지 않으며, 더욱이 흡연 위험과 방사선 위험이 상승작용을 하여 폐암 검진 대상인 고위험군에게 더욱 위험할 수 있는 것으로 평가되었다. 따라서 방사선에 의한 위험이 NLST에서 관측한 이득을 상쇄할 수도 있다. 아직은 최적의 전략이 확립되지 않은 상태이므로 임상에서 광범위하게 적용하기에는 한계가 있다. 2. 대장CT검사(CT colonography)는 10 mm보다 큰 용종의 검출에는 정확도가 뛰어나지만 이보다 작은 경우에는 민감도와 특이도가 급격히 감소하고, 용종이 발견되어 제거하고자 하는 경우 다시 기존의 대장내시경을 이용해야 하는 불편함이 있다. 현재 대장CT검사 1회 시행의 평균유효선량은 약 8-10 $mS{\nu}$로 보고되어, 만약 이 검사가 많은 사람들을 대상으로 일상적으로 행해지면 공중보건에 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 따라서 집단검진 방법으로 정착하기 위해서 는 용종 크기 6-10 mm 범위에서 높은 민감도와 특이도를 확립하고, 하제를 사용하지 않는 방법을 개발하여야 하며, 선량을 더 감소시킬 수 있는 최적화된 전략을 세워 표준화하여야만 한다. 3. 전신CT검사는 그 효용성이 검증된 선행연구가 없는 상태이다. 이 검사는 약 90%의 검사자들에게서 최소한 하나 이상의 이상소견을 확인하였지만 그 중 약 2%만이 임상적으로 중요한 질환으로 판명되었다. 전신CT검사 1회 시행으로 인한 평균유효선량은 약 12 $mS{\nu}$이며 45세부터 75세까지 매년 검사를 받는 경우 LAR (lifetime attributable risk)이 1.9%로 보고되었다. 현재 의학계의 어떤 단체도 이 검사를 권고하고 있지 않다. 현재까지 CT선별검사는 정당화에 대한 충분한 논의를 위해 심도 있는 다양한 연구가 필요하며 최적화된 프로토콜이 확립된 후 이용하는 것이 바람직하다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.1737-1742
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• 2013

Early diagnosis has a major role in improving prognosis of breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess the risk status of women 35-69 years of age using risk assessment models and the prevalence of mammography in a community setting. The sample of this cross sectional study consisted of 227 women, 35-69 years of age residing in Izmir, a city located in western region of Turkey. A questionnaire was used to collect data and the Gail and Cuzick-Tyrer models were applied to assess the risk of breast cancer. In this study, 52.7% of women had mammography at least once, and 41.3% of the women over the age of 40 had mammography screening in the last two years. The five years risk for breast cancer was high in 15.8% of women according to the Gail model and ten years risk was high in 21.7% with the Cuzick-Tyrer model. In the present study, the breast cancer risk levels were assessed in a population setting for the first time in Turkey using breast cancer risk level assessment models. Being in 60-69 age group, having low education and not being in menopause were significant risk factors for not having mammography according to logistic regression analysis. Mammography utilization rate was low. Women must be educated about breast cancer screening methods and early diagnosis. The women in the high risk group should be informed on their risk status which may increase their attendance at breast cancer screening.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.4457-4461
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• 2016

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of abnormal cervical cytology, as diagnosed using a liquid-based cytology technique, in pregnant women attending the Antenatal Care (ANC) clinic at Siriraj Hospital. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 655 first-visit pregnant women who attended ANC clinic at Siriraj Hospital during June to November 2015 study period. After receiving routine antenatal care, cervical cytology screening was performed with the Siriraj liquid-based cytology technique. All specimens were reviewed by a certified cytopathologist using Bethesda System 2001 criteria. Patients with abnormal PAP results characterized as epithelial cell abnormalities were referred to a gynecologic oncologist for further management according to ASCCP Guidelines 2012. Results: Mean age of participants was $28.9{\pm}6.2$ years. Prevalence of abnormal cervical cytology was 3.4% (95% CI: 2.0-4.7). Among this group, there were ASC-US, ASC-H, LSIL, HSIL for 12(1.8%), 2(0.3%), 7(1.1%) and 1(0.2%), respectively. In 633 specimens of the normal group, infection was identified in 158 specimens (24.1%) which were caused by Candida spp. and Trichomonas vaginalis. Regarding patient perception about the importance of cervical cancer screening, although most women perceived screening to be important, 54% of participants had never been screened for cervical cancer. Rate of loss to follow-up in the postpartum period was as high as 41.8%. Conclusions: Prevalence of abnormal cervical cytology in pregnant women attending the ANC clinic at Siriraj Hospital was 3.4%. Inclusion of cervical cancer screening as part of antenatal assessment can help to identify precancerous lesions or cervical cancers in patients who might otherwise not be screened, thereby facilitating early treatment and improved patient outcomes.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.205-233
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• 1999

This study is an effort to make policy suggestions by analysing the current health examination program as a benefit service provided by the national health insurance system, including health screening for the insured, screening of cancer and chronic diseases for their dependents. Analyses found some issues being gave attention to; 1) The insured under the community health insurance system do not get the health examination benefit. A program for them should be set to have equity in benefit services. 2) Low rates of using screen services compromise purpose and the efficiency the services have first intended to. An immediate attention should be made to increase low rate of use of screen test to detect chronic diseases in particular. 3) Selection of diseases and test items covered by health examination program does not reflect the need of the insured, but to reflect financial resources of the national health insurance system. 4) Lack of health screening facilities and their geographical maldistribution is observed, which with preference of a general hospital as a screening post by the insured may lead to unreliable test. 5) A follow-up system should have been developed for the suspected classified by test results of carrying chronic diseases. They should be cared for within the health examination program. Public health care systems incorporate such a system, along with caring for those who are in need of having a health counselling on preventive care. In conclusion, the national health insurance system should be a medical insurance of giving a higher priority on preventive care benefits, health examination program in particular. That could be done by making rearrangements of test items, screening methods and system, rationalizing current reimbursement system of service fee, increasing accessibility to and utilization of the services, and making an establishment of follow-up system.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.127-138
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• 2007

Objectives: This study aims to examine if the follow-up management service by National Health Insurance (NHI) for person at health risk leads to significant modification of the lifestyle and change of health status. Methods: Of persons who underwent health screening and were classified as having health risks after periodic health screening by NHI in 2003, persons who took the follow-up management service were selected as case group and persons who took no service were selected as control group. The DW database of NHI was used to explore the effect of the follow-up management service on the modification of health status and lifestyle. Chi-square tests were conducted with SAS 9.1 to examine the differences of health promotion effect between case vs. control group. Results: It was shown that of lifestyle behaviors, only exercise was significantly improved for case group compared with control group as the effect of the follow-up management service by NHI (2.98%p) (p<.0001). Further, morbidity rate for control group was 2% higher than that of case group (p <.0001), which indicates that persons who received the follow-up management service better maintained their health significantly than persons who did not. Conclusions: The present study shows that the appropriate follow-up management services need to be provided for maximizing potential effect of periodic health screening by NHI.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.48-52
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• 2015

Objectives: This retrospective cohort study aimed at calculating some parameters of changes in the findings of the subsequent screening mammography (SSM) in female Korean volunteers. Methods: The study included screenees aged 30 to 79 years who underwent SSM voluntarily after testing negative in the baseline screenings performed between January 2007 and December 2011. A change to a positive result was defined as category 4 or 5 by using the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. The proportion of results that had changed to positive (CP, %) was calculated by dividing the number of cases with results that were positive in the SSM by the total number of study participants. The rate of results that had changed to positive (CR, cases per 100 000 screenee-months) was calculated by dividing the number of cases with results that were positive in the SSM by the total number of months of the follow-up period. Results: The overall CP and CR in all age groups (n=77 908) were 2.26% and 93.94 cases per 100 000 screenee-months, respectively. The median CP interval in the subjects who had positive SSM results was 30 to 36 months, while that in the age group of 30 to 39 years was shorter. Conclusions: Different screening intervals should be considered among women aged between 30 and 59 years. In addition, a strategy for a screening program should be developed for the age group of 30 to 39 years, in particular.