Productivity Loss of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients according to the Their Stages of the Disease Activity Score

( Sang-Cheol Bae ),( Jin-Hye Cha ),( Jung-Yoon Choe ),( Sung Jae Choi ),( Soo-Kyung Cho ),( Won-Tae Chung ),( Chung-Il Joung ),( Young-Ok Jung ),( Young Mo Kang ),( Dong-Wook Kim ),( Jinseok Kim ),( Y 대한류마티스학회 2018 대한류마티스학회지 Vol.25 No.2

Objective. Productivity loss was compared by 3-stage of disease activity and associations between higher disease activity and high productivity loss were identified. Methods. Data were extracted from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patient-reported Outcomes Research, which enrolled 2,000 RA patients (>20-year) on disease-modifying-antirheumatic-drugs (DMARDs) (≥ 6-month) from December 2012 to June 2013. This included 1,457 RA patients with the disease activity score (DAS-28-ESR) in their medical charts. Productivity loss in time and indirect cost was estimated using The World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire (HPQ). Baseline characteristics and productivity loss outcomes were compared according to DAS-28-ESR groups. Results. 84.4% were females, 54.2% had low DAS-28-ESR (<3.2), and 38.2% and 7.6% had moderate (3.2∼5.1) and high DAS-28-ESR (>5.1). Patients with moderate to high DAS-28-ESR had higher lost productivity time (LPT) and monthly costs of LPT than those with low DAS-28-ESR (time in hours: 110.0±58.4 vs. 132.4±57.2 vs. 71.5±52.0, p<0.0001; monthly costs of LPT in 1,000 Korean won: 1,097±607 vs. 1,302±554 vs. 741±531, p<0.0001). Multiple regression analyses revealed significant associations with high LPT in high (adjusted odds ratio [OR]=3.87, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.18∼6.87) and moderate DAS-28-ESR (adjusted OR=1.88, 95% CI: 1.41∼2.52) compared to low DAS-28-ESR. In addition, positive associations with high monthly costs of LPT were observed in high (adjusted OR=3.45, 95% CI: 1.98∼5.99) and moderate DAS-28-ESR (adjusted OR=1.93, 95% CI: 1.43∼2.54) compared to low DAS-28-ESR. Conclusion. Timely therapeutic strategies should be taken into consideration given that the RA patients with moderate to high DAS-28-ESR showed strong associations with high productivity loss for effective management of RA. (J Rheum Dis 2018;25:122-130)

Growth Inhibition of Colon Cancer through Inactivation of STAT3 Pathway by IL-10 and IL-1ra Released from Murine Macrophage

Jin Tae Hong, Dohee Won1, Mi Hee Park, Sun Mi Kown, Miran Jo, Sang-Yoon Nam, Beom Jun Lee, Young Won Yun, Ki-Wan Oh, Sang Bae Han 충북대학교 동물의학연구소 2011 Journal of Biomedical and Translational Research Vol.12 No.4

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of macrophages on growth of human colon cancer cells. The results showed that co-culture of colon cancer cells with macrophages inhibited the growth of colon cancer cells (HCT116 and SW620) depending on the number of macrophages, RAW 264.7 cells, and activated THP-1 cells accompanied by down regulation of pSTAT3 in cancer cells. We also found that expression and release of cancer cell growth inhibitory cytokines, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) and IL-10, was increased in macrophages. Blocking of the STAT3 pathway with specific inhibitor and siRNA of STAT3 abolished the growth of colon cancer cells and expression of IL-1ra and IL-10. In addition, neutralization of IL-1ra and IL-10 with antibodies resulted in reversal of macrophage-induced inhibition of cancer cell growth. These data showed that IL-1ra and IL-10 released from macrophages inhibit growth of colon cancer cells through inhibition of the STAT3 pathway

권역심뇌혈관질환센터 사업의 비용-편익 분석

김병호 ( Byung Ho Kim ),감신 ( Sin Kam ),배상근 ( Sang Geun Bae ),김건엽 ( Keon-yeop Kim ),이원기 ( Won Kee Lee ),홍남수 ( Nam-soo Hong ),박형근 ( Hyeung-keun Park ),이혜진 ( Heyjean Lee ),조은정 ( Eun-jung Cho ),채성철 ( Shung C 한국보건정보통계학회(구 한국보건통계학회) 2017 보건정보통계학회지 Vol.42 No.1

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate economic feasibility of operating Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers using cost-benefit analysis. Methods: The current study assessed cost and benefit data collected from nine hospitals which were designated as Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers between 2008 and 2010. Results: The operation of Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers reduced mortality rate and length of stay due to acute myocardial infarction and stroke and also decreased disability occurred after stroke. The total calculated cost of operating nine Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers was 19.85-22.30 billion won and the minimum benefit calculated was 23.98 billion won. Applying the maximum cost and the minimum benefit, the net benefit was 1.68 billion won, which is estimated to 190 million won per Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center. Conclusions: The present study revealed that the operation of Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Centers was economically beneficial. The benefit would be larger if intangible benefit such as the long-term effects to community hospitals and enhancement of quality of life of patients and their families are considered.

온수배관을 이용한 온실의 난방성능

윤용철(Yong Cheol Yoon),신익수(Yik Soo Shin),김현태(Hyeon Tae Kim),배승범(Seoung Beom Bae),최진식(Jin Sik Choi),서원명(Won Myung Suh) (사)한국생물환경조절학회 2012 생물환경조절학회지 Vol.21 No.2

본 연구는 온실의 난방 에너지 절감을 목적으로 온실 내부에 알루미늄 온수배관을 설치하여 난방효과에 대한 기초자료를 구축하고자 수행되었다. 그 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 전체 실험을 포함하여 온실내의 높이별 온도편차는 4.0~7.0℃ 정도의 범위로서 그 차이가 크게 나타났다. 팬코일유니트(FCU)를 작동시킨 경우가 작동시키지 않은 경우에 비해 유출입수의 온도차가 3.3℃ 정도 크고, 소비전력량은 36.2~40.1% 정도 증가하였으며, 시간당 방열량은 44.6~52.0% 정도 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 실험기간동안 순환유량은 0.48~0.49L · s<SUP>?1</SUP> 정도의 범위에 있었고, 평균유속은 1.53~1.56m · s<SUP>?1</SUP> 정도였다. 유출입수의 평균 온도차는 6.24~11.50℃이었다. 최저 외기온 ?14.0~?0.6℃ 범위에서 설정온도별 방열량은 135,930~307,150㎉ 정도의 범위로서 시간당 9,610~19,630㎉ · h<SUP>?1</SUP> 정도의 범위에 있었다. 이것은 최대난방부하의 약 23~53% 정도의 난방에너지를 공급할 수 있을 것으로 나타났다. 전체 방열량과 소비전력량은 각각 2,548,306㎉ 및 3,075.7㎾h이다. 화석연료인 경유로 난방할 경우, 소요되는 경유의 총 소비량은 281.6L 정도이고 비용은 321,000won인 것으로 나타났다. 농가용 전력요금을 적용하면 전력사용에 대한 총비용은 110,730won 정도로서 경유 소비 비용의 33.5% 정도로 나타났다. 실험구의 온도가 대조구보다 약 8.3~14.6℃ 정도 높게 나타났다. This research was conducted to obtain basic data with regard to the heating performance that would be produced by installing an aluminum hot water pipe inside the greenhouse with the goal of reducing the heating energy in greenhouse. The research results are summarized as follows. The degree of difference in relation to the temperature by height within the greenhouse during the entire experiment was significant - within the range of 4.0~7.0℃. The temperature difference between incoming and outgoing water was about 3.3℃ greater when FCU was activated compared to when it was not activated. Meanwhile, the amount of energy consumed increased about 36.2~40.1%. The amount of pyrexia per hour also increased by 44.6~52.0%. During the experiment period, circulated flux was within the range of 0.48~0.49 L · s<SUP>?1</SUP> while average fluid speed was 1.53~1.56 m · s<SUP>?1</SUP>. The average temperature difference between incoming and outgoing water was 6.24~11.50℃. The amount of heating value by each set temperature within the minimum outdoor temperature range of ?14.0~?0.6℃ was 135,930~307,150 ㎉, and the range was within the 9,610~19,630 ㎉ · h<SUP>?1</SUP> per hour. This demonstrated that about 23~53% heating energy of the maximum heating load could be supplied. Total radiating value and amount of energy consumed were 2,548,306 ㎉ and 3,075.7 ㎾h, respectively. When heating takes place using oil, which is a fossil fuel, the total amount of light oil consumed was 281.6 L while the cost was 321,000 won. When the electricity cost for farms is applied, the total cost was about 110,730 won, which is about 33.5% of the cost required compared to oil consumption. The temperature at in the experiment area was about 8.3~14.6℃ higher compared to that of the control area.

한약재유통지원시설의 건축계획에 관한 연구

배좌섭,오종희,강원필 한국의료복지시설학회 2008 의료·복지 건축 Vol.14 No.2

This study is the architectural planning of 5 distribution supporting facilities for traditional herbal medicine cultivated in the rural areas. The main function of the facility consists of storage, pre-treatment/processing, loading/unloading and the assistant function consists of inspection, office, exhibition/sale, technical equipment etc. The planning shows the modular plan and the section plan of the storage space reflecting the shape and size of storage container, the action radius of carrier and the possibilities of space lease. The total floor area of the storage is 3,192m²consisting of 27 space. The total floor area of the pre-treatment/processing is 1,488m²consisting of 7 space. The total floor area of the loading/unloading is 329m²consisting of 4 space. The total floor area of each facility storage is 8,284m²including of public space 2,170m². Also this planning shows the preliminary design, "fundamental model design" for 5 rural government BTL project. Therefore, this result of planning will be the guidelines of the RFP(Request For Proposal) for the private sector company interested in this BTL project.

제한효소 SacⅡ의 Isoschizomer인 SexⅢ를 생성하는 토양 Streptomyces 균주의 수리 동정

배무,서원나,박정옥,김형태,이계준 이화여자대학교 생명과학연구소 1993 생명과학연구논문집 Vol.4 No.-

제한효소인 SexⅢ을 생성하는 Streptomyces속의 한 균주(Streptomyces sp.58)를 토양으로부터 분리하여 형태적 관찰 및 수리동정을 실시하였다. 50여개의 분류 단위 형질을 분석하였고 이 실험 결과를 TAXON program에 적용하여 종의 수리 동정을 실시하였다. 그 결과 분리균은 Streptomyces의 제5주군집에 속하는 것으로 나타나 Streptomyces exfoliatus의 한 균주로 동정하였다. Numerical identification was carried out for an isolate of Streptomyces sp. 58 producing a new restriction endonuclease SexⅢ. Fifty taxonomic unit characters were tested and the data were analyzed numerically using the TAXON program. The isolate was identified to the major 5 or Streptomyces. Therefore, it was concluded that the isolate was identified to be a member of Streptomyces exfoliatus.

SM45C강의 피로균열 진전 특성과 피로수명 예측

裵原鎬,金鎭烈 慶一大學校 1992 論文集 Vol.8 No.1

Generally, machine shaft which had defect or notch might be cracked by cyclic bending or torsion. The initiated crack at the small defect on the surface of shaft propagates to failure by cyclic load. Fatigue crack growth behavior of SM45C steel was investigated and the crack growth rate was expressed by stress intensity factor range, K. Fatigue life could predicted by the use of stress or strain at the notch tip, and is known that the strain method is more effective than stress method. To estimate the fatigue life, the linear rule was adopted, base line notch factor was used to estimate the strain at notch tip. It was assumed that stress concentration foctor Kt, and strain concentration factor Ke have the same value with the base line notch factor in plain strain condition like a small notch. The estimated fatigud life was compared with expelimental result, and the predicted life was well according with experiments. So that, it was found that the method by base line notch factor is useful to predicted fatigue life of small notched round bar.

야구투구에 있어서 직구와 커브볼의 운동학적 비교분석

배원환 제주한라대학 1994 論文集 Vol.18 No.-

Fastball pitches and curveball pitches thrown by five high school baseball pitchers were filmed using high speed cameras (16 mm) and analyzed using the diret linear transformation (DLT) method of three-dimensional cinematography. After analyzing kinematic data, the following conclusions were made; 1. Fastball mainly affected back spin delivered the ball more energy than curveball mainly affected top spin and side spin. Therefore the speed of FB was faster than that of CB. The values of FB were higher that those of CB in release height, height of C.G, release angle, elbow angle. On the other hand, the values of CB were higher than those of FB in release point, wrist angle. 2. In the time reguired of each phases, FB and CB had some different aspets. CB have delivered energy and have changed the ball through mainly exercise of the upper body and upper extremities. So, CB had disadvantages in effectively using energy which was generated in lower body.

규조토로부터 β-Sialon의 합성

배원태,전병세,최태현,문종수 慶南大學校 附設 工業技術硏究所 1989 硏究論文集 Vol.7 No.-

카올린에 비하여 Al₂O₃의 함량이 낮은 규조토로부터 β-Sialon을 합성하였다. 불순물의 함량을 저하시키고, 반응을 증대시키기 위하여 규조토를 산처리하였다. 산처리하므로써 알카리 함량이 저하되고, 비표면적은 증가하며, 또한 Al₂O₃의 함량이 낮은 규조토를 사용한 β-Sialon에서는 미반응 Al₂O₃가 존재하지 않았다. β-Sialon was synthesized from diatomaceous earth which had the lower content of Al₂O₃ than kaolin. Diatomaceous earth was treated by acid in order to reduce impurity level and to increase reactivity. Contents of alkali were reduced and specific surface area was increased in acid treated samples. Free Al₂O₃ did not exist in the final samples which were synthesized from the low Al₂O₃ contented diatomaceous earth.

A-SCR을 이용한 직렬 공진형 CONVERTER의 특성평가와 설계

裵英鎬,丁元榮,金東熙 慶一大學校 1992 論文集 Vol.8 No.1

This paper discussed the operational principal and characteristics of Voltage Resonant Type DC-DC Converter of HF-Bridge Inverter Switching Control using A-SCR as switching elements. The characteristics of DC-DC Converter circuit were analyzed using the diagrams of design circuit and dimensionless control variables.