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Involvement of P38 Mapk and Gap Junctional Intercellular Communication (Gjic) in 12-O-Tetradecanoyl Phorbol 13-Acetate-Induced Stellation of Neurosphere-Derived Cells

  • Yang, Se-Ran;Ahn, Nam-Shik;Jung, Ji-Won;Park, Joon-Suk;Yoon, Byoung-Su;Lee, Yong-Soon;Kang, Kyung-Sun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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    • 2003.10b
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    • pp.123-123
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    • 2003
  • Primary cultures of rat fetus brain exhibit phenotypes of neuron, oligodendrocyte, and astrocyte from "neurospheres". To understand the role of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade and gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) in the differentiation of neurosphere-derived astrocyte, we investigated the effects of 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) on the cultured astrocyte morphology.(omitted)

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The Design and Implementation of POS System (POS 시스템의 설계 및 구현)

  • Song, Yeong-seop;Kim, Soo-yeong;Jung, Koo-Hong;Yoo, Woo-jong
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2012.11a
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    • pp.1603-1606
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    • 2012
  • 본 논문에서는 중소 영세업자의 매장 관리를 위해 사용되고 있는 POS 프로그램을 부가적인 기기 구입 없이 일반 가정용 컴퓨터를 통하여 사용 가능하게 개발함으로써, 경제적인 부담 없이 중소상인들에게 판매상품의 입출고는 물론 일별, 월별, 분기별, 년별 구매와 판매, 발주 입고 처리 등의 추세를 시각화된 그래프로 분석할 수 있는 전산화된 시스템을 활용하게 하여 손쉽게 양질의 판매 전략을 수립하여 매장 이익의 극대화를 추구하고, 매장에서 사용되는 다양한 상품을 용이하게 관리할 수 있는 여건을 마련해주는 시스템 개발을 목적으로 한다.

Issues and political implications for health literacy research and practice in South Korea (헬스 리터러시 사업의 주요 특성과 정책적 개선방안)

  • Oh, Hyun Jung;Choi, Myung-Il
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.47-57
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    • 2015
  • Objectives: This study reviews literature on health literacy and provides communication guidelines and policy implications for addressing health literacy for the Korean population. Methods: EBSCOHost, JSTOR, ProQuest, Web of Science, and PubMed were searched using the term "health literacy." The present study also reviewed reports and publications released by governments and healthcare agencies. Results: By reviewing existing articles and reports, the present study provides following suggestions : (a) implementation of a national health literacy survey on a regular basis, (b) development of tailored health literacy interventions for different target segments, (C) development of an appropriate model to evaluate the effectiveness of health literacy programs, and (d) development of health literacy guidelines for distributing health information and educating healthcare professionals. Conclusions: Health literacy issues must be addressed through establishment of appropriate policies and guidelines as well as collaboration between government and healthcare organizations.

Quality of Sexual Life in Married Women: Its Factor Structure and Determinants (기혼 여성에 있어서 성생활의 질: 그 요인 구조와 결정 변인)

  • Yang, Eun-Young
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.77-87
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: This study was examined the quality of the sexual life among married women in terms of the factor structure of Sexual Quality of Life(SQOL) and evaluated the predictive value of 11 variables for SQOL. Method: Two hundred and ninety-three married women completed the Korean version SQOL scale with information on age, education, length of marriage, family income, health, sexual knowledge, coital frequency, harmony with family members, levels of affection, and general and sexual communication. Data were analysed with principal components and regression analyses. Result: The SQOL scale had two clearly defined factors, Negative Quality of Sexual Life and Positive Quality of Sexual Life, on which all scale items were significantly loaded, accounting for 54.3% of the total variance. Independent regression analysis showed all variables except education to be significant predictors of SQOL with interpersonal variables (general and sexual communication, affection and harmony with family members) being the most powerful predictors. However when the 11 variables were combined together in stepwise analysis, only 6 variables (general communication, age, affection, coital frequency, sexual knowledge and health) were significant, accounting for 39% of the total variance. Conclusion: The Korean version SQOL scale is a good measure to tackle SQOL in married women. To enhance SQOL, strengthening interpersonal interaction focusing on general/sexual communication, affection and harmony with family members seems to be more important than sexual activities and personal characteristics.

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Implementation of Network System for Bio-physical signal Communication

  • Kim, Jeong Lae;Kang, Jeong Jin;Rothwell, Edward J.
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.1-5
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    • 2013
  • This network system for home care realized communication by the bio-physical signal, to convey physical rhythm. Four function of displacement had point of a Vision, Somatosensory, Vestibular and CNS. Bio-physical signal was decided to design a maximum points and minimum points with 0.01unit in reference level. Bio-physical signal was checked to compound physical condition of body posture for sensory organ. There detected a measurement of Vision, Somatosensory, Vestibular, CNS and BMI. The service of network system of home can be used to support a health care system for health assistant in health care center. It will expect to manage a physical parameter for network communication.

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A Lifestyle Communication Tool: Association of E-cigarette Use and Pre-diabetes

  • Nilanga Aki Bandara;Tanisha Vallani;Xuan Randy Zhou;Senara Hansini Palihawadane;Rochelle Gamage;Miles Mannas;Jay Herath
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.56 no.4
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    • pp.384-387
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    • 2023
  • The aim of this study was to present a framework for clinicians to use when discussing electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use and its association with pre-diabetes. A communication tool was designed using evidence-based strategies from the academic literature. A four-step framework is presented, which includes: step (1) helping patients to understand the association between e-cigarette use and pre-diabetes; step (2) the synergistic health impacts of e-cigarette use and pre-diabetes; step (3) management of diabetes-related lifestyle factors; and step (4) stages of change assessment related to e-cigarette reduction. This communication tool provides support for clinicians to discuss the risk of pre-diabetes associated with e-cigarette use. Moving forward, implementation and evaluation of this model are needed.

Communication within Hospital Organizations and its Impact on Organizational Conflict and Organizational Performance (병원 조직 내 의사소통이 조직 갈등, 조직성과에 미치는 영향)

  • Kwon, Sung-Bok;Lee, Hye-Kyung;Ahn, Hwa-Young;Kim, Sun-Yang
    • The Korean Journal of Health Service Management
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.79-91
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    • 2020
  • Objectives: The objective of this study is to present the basic data required for effective communication by identifying the effects of communication within the hospital organization on organizational conflict and organizational performance. Methods: For this study 298 medical workers and general administrative staff working in small and medium hospitals were selected. Results: Upward and downward communication had a negative effect on individual conflict and on upward, and horizontal communication between individuals. Likewise, horizontal communication had a negative effect on conflict between groups. Upward, downward, and horizontal communication are defined based on organizational performance. It has been shown to affect. Conclusions: In order to improve conflict management and performance within hospital organizations, effective communication plans appropriate to the situation and targets have to be developed.

Dental communication training courses in dental hygiene schools in Korea (치위생(학)과의 치과의료커뮤니케이션 교육 현황 분석)

  • Kim, Kyung-Mi;Kim, Sun-Il;Choi, Jin-Sun;Nam Kyung, Eun-Jung;Choi, Yong-Keum;Park, Deok-Young
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.123-132
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status and contents of communication courses in dental hygiene programs in South Korea. Methods: Survey on dental communication training courses was done, and 51 schools (62.2%) responded among a total of 82 dental hygiene schools in Korea. The questionnaire was sent via e-mail and additional telephone calls were used to facilitate response. Statistical analysis and frequency analysis were done through SPSS 23.0 for windows program (copyright(c) SPSS Inc., USA). Results: The current establishment rates of dental communication courses in 3-year or 4-year dental hygiene programs were 96.9% and 84.2%, respectively. Such courses were identified as graduation requirement courses in 38.7% of the 3-year hygiene programs and 62.5% of the 4-year dental hygiene programs. When practical training sessions are included within such courses, 70% of such courses included 'discussion and presentation' and 'audio-visual aids' as a part of their contents, while 48.3% of them were utilizing 'role-playing'. Conclusions: As dental communication is one of the most important core competencies of dental hygienists, it should be included as a required course for graduation, and practical training such as 'role-playing' should be implemented in order to enhance communication skills in students.

Personal, Occupational, and Public Health Perspectives on Dealing with the First Case of Influenza A (H1N1) in the United Arab Emirates

  • Shah, Syed M.;Aw, Tar-Ching;Blair, Iain;Hashmey, Rayhan;Sheek-Hussein, Mahmoud
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.83-86
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    • 2011
  • New epidemics of infectious diseases often involve health care workers. In this short communication we present a case report of a health care professional who became the first case of influenza H1N1 virus to be notified in the United Arab Emirates. There are several issues related to workplace considerations and general public health, including preventive measures, the need for isolation of the patient, dealing with contacts, return to work, and communication with the workforce.

Gender Differences in Health Status, Health Behavior and Disease Prevalence of Multi-cultural Family (성별에 따른 다문화 가족의 건강상태, 건강행위 및 질병이환)

  • Kim, Eungyeong;Wee, Hwee
    • Health Communication
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.103-108
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    • 2018
  • Background: This study was to analyze gender differences in health status, health behaviors and disease prevalence of multi-cultural family in order to contribute to health promotion of them. Methods: This study used raw data from the Korea Community Health Survey(KCHS) which was performed in 2015. Among them, 3,045 multi-cultural family members were included in this study. Data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive statistics, t test, Chi-square test, and Pearson's correlation coefficients. Results: According to gender, depression and subjective health were different in health status. High risk drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, arthritis, and obesity prevalence rate were higher in males than females significantly(p<.001). Conclusion: Based on the study results, it is necessary to establish a public health care program to improve health and welfare of multi-cultural families.