Firmware Design for Portable PCR Devices Controlled by Smart Phones through Wireless Communication

Wan Yeon Lee1,Min Ja Kim,YoungWoong Ko,Jong Dae Kim 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Control and Automation Vol.7 No.11

In this paper, we design and implement a firmware for portable PCR devices that is controlled by a smart phone. The firmware has the host-local structure in which the firmware receives operation commands from the smart phone and sends operation results to the smart phone through Bluetooth communication. The firmware is designed to accommodate unstable wireless communication of Bluetooth. We implement a low-cost small PCR device with the proposed firmware on microchip PIC18F4550, and verify that the implemented PCR device significantly re

불응성 자가면역질환에서의 자가조혈모세포이식

민도준,양동원,민창기,김완욱,이상헌,박성환,김동욱,이종욱,조철수,민우성,김범생,김호연,김춘추 대한조혈모세포이식학회 2001 대한조혈모세포이식학회지 Vol.6 No.1

배경: 기존의 치료에 불응하고 예후가 불량한 자가면역질환 환자들에게 최근 고용량 면역억제 및 조혈모 세포이식이 새로운 치료방법으로 대두되고 있다. 저자들은 다발성 경화증(multiple sclerosis, MS) 및 류마티스 관절염(rheumatoid arthritis, RA) 등 2명의 자가면역질환 환자들에서 자가조혈모세포 이식을 시행하였다. 방법: 말초혈액 조혈모세포 가동화를 위하여 cyclophosphamide (4 g/㎡) 및 granulocyte colony stimulating factor (10 g/kg/day)를 투여하였고, CD34+ 세포를 분리·채집 하였다, 이식 전처치로 MS 환자에서 BEAM 및 antihymocyte globulin (ATG) (3.75 mg/kg), RA 환자에서 fludarabine (180 mg/㎡), ATG (10 mg/kg)와 busulfan (8 mg/kg)을 투여하였다. 결과: 호중구 수가 500/㎕ 이상으로 회복되는 기간은 MS 환자에서 9일, RA 환자에서 15일이었다. 혈소판이 20.000/㎕ 이상으로 회복되는 가간은 RA 환자에서 9일 이었고, MS 환자에서는 혈소판 감소증이 발생하지 않았다. 비혈액학적 독성으로 MS 환자에서 WHO 1도의 오심 및 점막염이 관찰되었다. MS 환자는 이식 6개월 후까지 시력감소가 남아있었으나, 이식전에 관찰되던 감각이상 및 운동장애 등의 신경학적 이상 소견은 더 이상 관찰되지 않았다. RA 환자는 이식 1개월 후 관절 증상 및 검사소견의 호전을 보였다. 결론: 불응성 자가면역질환 환자에서 고용량 면역억제 및 조혈모세포이식은 적은 독성으로 높은 치료효과를 기대할수 있으며, 향후 이 시술의 임상적 의의를 규명하기 위하여 전향적이고 장기적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다. Background: High-dose immunosuppressive therapy followed by autologous hemathpoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been proposed as a new approach to treat severe, refractory autoimmune diseases. We describe two patients with refractory autoimmune diseases (one multiple sclerosis 〔MS〕and one rheumatoid arthritis〔RA〕) who underwent T-cell-depleted autologous peripheral bleed stem cell transplantation for the first time in Korea. Methods: We mobilized autologous stem cells with cyclophisphamide (4 g/㎡) and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (10 ㎍/kg/day). Stem cells were enriched ex vivo using CD34-positive immunoselection and reinfused after high-dose chemotherapy with BEAM and antithymocyte globulin (ATG) (3.75 mg/kg) in MS, or fludarabine (180 mg/㎡), ATG (10 mg/kg) and busulfan (8 mg/kg) in RA. Results: The engraftment with an absolute nerutrophil count greater than 500㎕ occurred on day 9 in MS and 15 in RA, respectively. The time to nontransfused platelet count greater than 2.000/㎕ was 9 day in RA. MS patient did not show ant episode of thrombocytopenia. Regimen-related non-hematopoietic toxicity was minimal. For 6 months since HSCT, them patient with MS had been free from previously existed sensory and motor abnormalities except decreased visual acuity. Then patient with RA and only one tender joint and two mildly swollen joints with improvement in laboratory parameters at one month after HSCT. Conclusion: These results underscore the feasibility and potential efficacy of intensive immunosuppression followed by autologous HSCT for treatment of intractable autoimmune diseases. The durability of remission, however, remains to be clarified.

김치유래 젖산균의 균체지방산 분석을 이용한 분류학적 연구

이정숙,정민철,김우식,이근철,김홍중,박찬선,이헌주,주윤정,이근종,안종석,박완,박용하,민태익 한국미생물생명공학회 ( 구 한국산업미생물학회 ) 1996 한국미생물·생명공학회지 Vol.24 No.2

표준균주를 포함한 230여개의 김치유래 젖산균에 대한 균체지방산(FAMEs)을 분석하였다. FAMEs profiles는 Euclidian Distance 17.5에 의해 7개의 Major Cluster와 1개의 Single Cluster로 나뉘어졌다. 이중 A, B, C 및 Cluster는 Leuconostoc속으로 분석되어졌고, F는 Lactobacillus속으로 분석되어졌다. 그리고 E와 G cluster는 두개의 Genus가 혼재되어 나타났으며 보충적인 연구가 필요하다. 앞으로 김치유래 젖산균의 균체지방산 분석결과를 기반으로 한 데이타베이스에 95가지 탄소원을 이용하는 수치분류학적 접근방법 및 Pyrolysis Mass Spectrometry 등의 화학적 분석 방법과 분자친화적 연구를 통한 종합적 분류정보 체계가 갖추어지면 젖산균의 신속, 정확한 동정 및 연구에 활발히 이용되어질 것이다. Two hundreds and thirty lactic acid bacteria, mostly isolated from Kimchi, including type strains were sued for analysis of cellular fatty acids. The 230 test strains were recoverd in 7 major and 1 single clusters defined a Euclidian distance of 17.5. These aggregate taxa were equivalent to the genus Leuconostoc (aggregate group A, B, C and D), and the genera Leuconostoc and Lactobacillus (aggregate group G). It is concluded as evident that FAMEs (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) profile of cell can be used as a criterion in classification of lactic acid bacterial from kimchi. Additional comparative taxonomic studies need to be carried out on well chosen representative strains to determine the most appropriate methods of value.

Effects of a High-Intensity Interval Physical Exercise Program on Cognition, Physical Performance, and Electroencephalogram Patterns in Korean Elderly People: A Pilot Study

Lee Sun Min,Choi Muncheong,전병오,Sun Kyunghwa,Kim Ki Sub,Kang Seung Wan,Song Hong-Sun,Moon So Young 대한치매학회 2022 Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders Vol.21 No.3

Background and Purpose: The effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions on functional brain changes in older adults remain unclear. This preliminary study aimed to explore the effect of physical exercise intervention (PEI), including HIIT, on cognitive function, physical performance, and electroencephalogram patterns in Korean elderly people. Methods: We enrolled six non-dementia participants aged >65 years from a community health center. PEI was conducted at the community health center for 4 weeks, three times/week, and 50 min/day. PEI, including HIIT, involved aerobic exercise, resistance training (muscle strength), flexibility, and balance. Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for data analysis. Results: After the PEI, there was improvement in the 30-second sit-to-stand test result (16.2±7.0 times vs. 24.8±5.5 times, p=0.027), 2-minute stationary march result (98.3±27.2 times vs. 143.7±36.9 times, p=0.027), T-wall response time (104.2±55.8 seconds vs.71.0±19.4 seconds, p=0.028), memory score (89.6±21.6 vs. 111.0±19.1, p=0.028), executive function score (33.3±5.3 vs. 37.0±5.1, p=0.046), and total Literacy Independent Cognitive Assessment score (214.6±30.6 vs. 241.6±22.8, p=0.028). Electroencephalography demonstrated that the beta power in the frontal region was increased, while the theta power in the temporal region was decreased (all p<0.05). Conclusions: Our HIIT PEI program effectively improved cognitive function, physical fitness, and electroencephalographic markers in elderly individuals; thus, it could be beneficial for improving functional brain activity in this population.

스포츠에 의한 성장기 요추추체종판 장해 분석

김민섭,이종영,이충영,이승훈,임완기,강은균,이종호 한국스포츠리서치 2004 한국 스포츠 리서치 Vol.15 No.2

Apophyseopathy in human growing-up period is divided in three parts, early stage, advancing stage, and ending stage which are analyzed by X-ray test. The tuber of kantenabtrennung, schmorl and rear oxhorn dissociation are one of the these barrier process. We assume that the fracture of apophysis by overusing is the main cause of these barriers.

조혈모세포이식 환자에서 발생한 Cytomegalovirus 질환의 특징 : 일개 대학변원에서 최근 10년간의 경험

최수미,이동건,박선희,김시현,김유진,민창기,김희제,이석,최정현,유진홍,김동욱,이종욱,민우성,신완식,김춘추 대한감염학회 2009 감염과 화학요법 Vol.41 No.1

Background : Studies on cytomegalovirus (CMV) diseases in Korean hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients are lacking and do not reflect the recent trends of advances and changes. Therefore, we tried to analyze the clinical features of CMV diseases in HSCT recipients over the past 10 years at a tertiary university hospital in Korea. Methods : Retrospective review of medical records was done for all adult HSCT patients who received transplant at the Catholic HSCT Center from January 1998 to January 2008. Results : Forty-four cases (2.2%) of CMV diseases were identified. CMV pneumonia was diagnosed in 17 patients, retinitis in 16 patients, enterocolitis in 7 patients, esophagitis 1 patient, gastritis in 1 patient, duodenitis in 1 patient, and hepatitis in 1 patient. The median onset of symptom was 90 days after transplantation. Late CMV diseases accounted for 47.7%. CMV related death varied from 0 to 58.8% according to the involved organ. CMV retinitis was diagnosed relatively later in the course of transplantation mostly in patients who had chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD). On the contrary, CMV enterocolitis mainly occurred in patients who suffered from acute GVHD. The overall concurrent CMV reactivation was documented to be 63.6%: the concurrent CMV reactivation was observed only in 37.5% of patients with retinitis. Conclusions : We observed some differences in the pattern of CMV disease manifestation according to the involved organ and reconfirmed the fact that CMV pneumonia is the most common and fatal disease in HSCT recipients. Additionally, CMV retinitis was not uncommon in HSCT recipients. Since specific marker does not exist in predicting retinitis, regular ocular examination should be done thoroughly, especially in patients with chronic GVHD.

혈액 투석 환자에서 중심정맥 협착에 대한 스텐트 삽입술 : Wallstent Placement

임대승,노상필,이유선,정승현,김보영,이정우,강정아,김정희,이민수,정준용,최시완,정진옥,성인환,이강욱,신영태 충남대학교 의과대학 의학연구소 2002 충남의대잡지 Vol.29 No.1

Stenosis of central vein is a common complication arising after percutaneous subclavian vein catheter insertion performed for temporary vascular access in chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. There are several treatment methods for the condition like percutaneous angioplasty(PTA), stent insertion, and surgery, but recent trend is toward PTA and stents. Among the patients diagnosed with chronic renal failure from March 1993 to May 2002 and undergoing hemodialysis through AV fistula, the 14 Patients in whom central vein stenosis arose were selected for the study. A total of 28 percutaneous interventions(5 PTA and 23 stent placement) were performed, and restenosis rate and the time taken till the restenosis in de novo lesions and instant lesions were compared. All 28 cases were operated successfully. The 14 cases that received both anigioplasty and stent placement initially. (de novo lesion : 14 cases), Among the 10 cases with de novo lesion that followed up more than 1 year, 3 cases are currently undergoing hemodialysis without restenosis, and the remaining 7 cases have recurred stenosis with the mean time to restenosis of 10.9 months. In the 7 cases in whom stenosis recurred, 11 interventions were done(instent lesion: 11 cases). 4 of these were using only ballon angioplasty with 100% restenosis rate and the mean time of 3 months until restenosis. The remaining 7 cases were using both balloon angioplasty and stent placement, also with 100% restenosis rate but with the mean time of 12 months until restenosis, which was later than the group receiving only balloon angioplasty. In treating the patients with central vein stenosis, stent placement seems to be more advantageous over PTA in terms of restenosis rate and the mean duration of patency. In the case of instent lesion, inserting the stent for the second time after stenosis recurred lengthened the duration of patency compared to performing balloon angioplasty alone.

생리식염수 전기분해에 의한 세균 오염된 콘택트렌즈의 살균

김완석, 박준오, 최영기, 이영민, 김형규, 차은종, 김석용 충북대학교 동물의학연구소 2007 Journal of Biomedical and Translational Research Vol.8 No.1

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葡萄汁加聰明湯이 集中力에 미치는 臨床的 硏究

李贊範,崔昇勳,吳旼錫,윤상원,구경완,성낙양 대전대학교 한의학연구소 2003 한의학연구소 논문집 Vol.12 No.1

Clinical studies were carried out 25 cases through administration of Chongmyungtang added Grape Juice(CMT+GJ) from December 1st 2002 to December 31th 2002. The results were summarized as follows; 1. There were significant decreases in physical symptoms of fatigue from 4.64±2.71 to 2.52±1.78 by administration of CMT+GJ. 2. There were significant decreases in mental symptoms of fatigue from 5.44±2.38 to 3.88±2.03 by administration of CMT+GJ. 3. There were significant decreases in neuro-sensory symptoms of fatigue from 3.84±2.03 to 2.88±2.07 by administration of CMT+GJ. 4. There were significant decreases in total subjective symptoms of fatigue from 13.92±5.42 to 9.28±4.21 by administration of CMT+GJ. 5. There were not significant changes in VAS of fatigue and attention ratio by administration of CMT+GJ. According to the results, we could suggest that CMT+GJ is able to be applied to the development of concentration.

호중구 감소성 발열환자에게 경험적으로 투여한 Teicoplanin의 효과

이동건,임동석,최수미,박선희,유진홍,최정현,민우성,신완식,김춘추 대한감염학회 2004 감염과 화학요법 Vol.36 No.2

목적 : 호중구감소성 발열 환자에게 경험적으로 teicoplanin을 투여할 때의 효과를 알아보고자 전향적 연구를 시행하였다. 방법 : 2003년 7월부터 12월까지 가톨릭조혈모세포이식센터에 입원하여 항암치료 혹은 조혈모세포이식을 시행하고 호중구감소성 발열이 있는 환자 중 초기 항균요법에 반응이 없어 경험적 teicoplanin 투여가 필요한 49명을 대상으로 A, B 제조회사에서 제공한 teicoplanin을 무작위로 어느 한 쪽 치료군에 배정하여 투여하였다. 용량은 첫날 400㎎ 부하용량을 정맥내 bolus로 투여하고 매 24시간마다 200㎎ 유지용량을 투여하였다. 결과 : A군 27명, B군 22명이 연구에 참여하였고 대부분의 환자가 신독성이 있는 약제를 병용하고 있었다. A군 8명, B군 7명에서 그람양성균이 동정되었고, teicoplanin에 대한 내성률은 A군 22.2%, B군 28.6%로 유의한 차이는 없었다(P=1.00; 0.61<95%CI<1.95). 미생물학적 확인 감염이 있었던 환자 중 평균 53.3%에서 완치 혹은 개선의 반응이 있었고 양 군간 유의한 차이는 없었다(A군 4명 [50.0%], B군 4명 [57.1%], P=1.00; 0.29<95%CI<2.60). 미생물학적 제거율은 평균 62.5% (A군 55.6%, B군 71.4%)이었고 그 외 미생물학적 효과는 A군에서 제거 후 재발 2명(22.2%), 내성 2명(22.2%)이었고 B군에서 각각 0명(0.0%), 2명(28.6%)이었으며 양 군간 유의한 차이는 없었다(P=0.28). 발열기간(P=0.89), teicoplanin 사용기간(P=0.47) 및 전체적인 사망률(P=1.00; 0.78<95%CI<1.24)도 양 군간 유의한 차이는 없었다. 이상반응 중 신독성은 16.3% (A군 18.5%, B군 13.6%)에서 나타났고 양 군에 차이는 없었으며(P=0.72; 0.39<95%CI<3.51), 신기능 이상과 관련있는 약제를 적어도 2개 이상 병용하고 있었다. 피부발진은 A군에서 1명, B군에서 3명 발생하였다(P=0.31; 0.93<95%CI<1.34). 결론 : 호중구감소성 발열환자에게 teicoplanin을 투여하였을 때 임상적 반응률은 평균 53.3%(A군 50.5%, B군 57.1%), 미생물학적 제거율은 평균 62.5%(A군 55.6%, B군 71.4%)이었고 두 제조회사간 차이가 없었고 이상반응도 양 군간 차이가 없었다. 앞으로 국내 호중구감소증 환자에서의 teicoplanin의 적정 용량, 용법 등을 알기 위한 집단 약동학 등의 연구를 시행할 예정이다. Background : This study was done to elucidate the efficacy of teicoplanin as the empirical treatment for febrile neutropenia. Methods : Patients were randomized to two groups according to pharmaceutical company (company A or B). Total of 49 patients (A, 27; B, 22) with neutropenic fever were studied prospectively for 6 months (Jul. 2003-Dec. 2003). Patients received 400 mg i.v. once, then 200 mg i.v. once daily. Results : Groups were matched for all demographic variables. Most of the patients were concurrently receiving nephrotoxic drugs. Gram positive microorganisms were isolated in 8 patients for A and 7 patients for B. Resistance rate against teicoplanin was 22.2% in A and 28.6% in B (P=1.0; 0.61 < 95% confidence interval [Cl] < 1.95). Among the patients with microbiologically documented infection, clinical cure or improvement was seen in 4 (50%) of 8 patients for A and 4 (57.1%) of 7 patients for B (P=1.00; 0.29 <95%CI <2.60). Bacteriologic efficacy was assessed as follows; elimination in 5 (55.6%), elimination with relapse in 2 (22.2%), resistance in 2 (22.2%) out of 9 gram-positive bacteria for A and 5 (51.4%), 0 (0.0%), 2 (28.6%) out of 7 bacteria for B, respectively (P=Q.28). There were no significant differences in duration of fever, duration of use of teicoplanin, and overall mortality. The incidence of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity was not significant. Conclusion : For using teicoplanin as the empirical therapy for febrile neutropenia, the rate of clinical, microbiological response, and nephrotoxicity was 53.3%, 62.5%, and 16.3% respectively with no significant differences between the 2 preparations of teicoplanin. Supplementary evaluation on the adequate dose and duration of teicoplanin may be required.