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Effects of Antioxidant Supplementation on the Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidative Enzyme Activities in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease - Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with Double Blind Method - (항산화영양제의 보충이 관상동맥질환 환자의 지질산화정도와 항산화계 효소의 활성도에 미치는 영양 - 무작위할당 이중맹검 임상시험 -)

  • Jun Jae-Eun;Joung Hyo-Jee;Chun Byung-Yeol;Choi Young-Sun;Park Wee-Hyun;Chae Shung-Chull;Song Kyung-Eun;Cho Sung-Hee;Oh Hee-Sook
    • 대한예방의학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2000.10a
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    • pp.126-127
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    • 2000
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Effect of Kimchi Ingredients to Reactive Oxygen Species in Skin Cell Cytotoxicity (김치 주.부재료의 활성산소에 대한 피부 세포독성 완화효과)

  • 문갑순;류승희;전영수;문정원;이영순
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.26 no.6
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    • pp.998-1005
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    • 1997
  • Kimchi showed protective effect from oxidative damage generated by hydrogen peroxide and paraquat. To investigate the major components of kimchi which reduce the cytotoxicity against reactive oxygen species, keratinocyte(A431, epidermoid carcinoma, human) and fibroblast(CCD-986SK, normal control, human) were cultured under oxidative stress condition provoked by paraquat, a superoxide anion generator, and hydrogen peroxide in the absence or presence of kimchi ingredients. Most keratinocyte and fibroblast cells were killed by hydrogen peroxide and paraquat over 1mM concentration, but kimchi ingredients showed protective effects from oxidative damage generated by hydrogen peroxide and onion, among those, garlic showed the most remarkable preventive effect. Most of kimchi ingredients showed protective effect against paraquat, especially leek notably increased cell survival. For fibroblast cells, ginger had the preventive effect against paraquat, especially leek notably increased cell survival. For fibroblast cells, ginger had the preventive effect from cell killing by high dose of hydrogen peroxide, but most ingredients were not effective against paraquat.

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Poultry Coccidiosis-A Concurrent Overview on Etiology, Diagnostic Practices, and Preventive Measures

  • Nawarathne, Shan Randima;Yu, Myunghwan;Heo, Jung Min
    • Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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    • v.48 no.4
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    • pp.297-318
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    • 2021
  • Coccidiosis is a major parasitic disease in the poultry industry, with great economic implications worldwide. It is a ubiquitous protozoan infection caused by several species of the genus Eimeria (host-specific) that colonize and reproduce in the intestine of birds, ultimately altering the health and performance of the flock. At present, several methods are used to diagnose coccidiosis in poultry, including field and laboratory techniques (intestinal lesion scoring, oocyst counting in feces, and biochemical and molecular diagnosis). Traditionally, diagnosed flocks have been treated either by vaccination to improve the active immunity of the birds against coccidiosis or supplementation of prophylactic anticoccidials to ameliorate the deleterious effects of coccidiosis. However, these methods has certain drawbacks such as vaccine-induced coccidiosis, drug resistance, and residual drug accumulation in the host. Consequently, alternative safe anti-coccidial agents, including the use of phytogenic compounds, have been explored for preventing coccidiosis. Here, we provide a simple overview of the literature on poultry coccidiosis by focusing on the etiology, diagnostic practices, and preventive measures.

Survey of COVID-19 Vaccination of One Korean Medicine College Students (일개 한의과대학 재학생의 COVID-19 백신 접종에 대한 인식 조사)

  • Park, Jeong-Su
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.89-99
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    • 2021
  • Objectives : This study aimed to assess youth perception of COVID-19 vaccination in one Korean Medicine college, to compare according to COVID-19 vaccination. Method : An on-line survey using Google Form was conducted on students enrolled in one Korean medical college. Results : A total of 74 students out of 260 individuals replied, with 43 males and 31 females, 68 (91.9%) were vaccinated (or vaccine reserved), six (8.1%) were not vaccinated. The response rate was 28.5%. All the unvaccinated were intended to receive vaccines in the future. The vaccinated were most concerned about the adverse events. The unvaccinated responded that COVID-19 vaccine was unnecessary, not effective, not safe, and do not recommend vaccination to others compared to the vaccinated. Conclusion : In order to improve the COVID-19 vaccination rate, clear information on the risk of COVID-19 infection and the effects of vaccines should be known through the media.

The Inhibitory Effects of Taraxaci Herba against Cadmium induced Cytotoxicity (포공령의 카드뮴에 대한 세포독성 억제효과)

  • Han, Du-Seok;Lee, Ki-Nam;Lee, Jong-Sub;Baek, Seung-Hwa
    • YAKHAK HOEJI
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    • v.42 no.3
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    • pp.307-311
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    • 1998
  • This study was carried out to evaluate antitoxic effects Taraxaci Herba extract against Cadium by calorimetric methods. The antitoxic activity of Taraxaci Herba ex tract in NIH 3T3 fibroblasts was evaluated by MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-phenyl-2H-tetrazoliumbromide), NR (Neutral red) and SRB (Sulforhodamine B protein) assay. The light microscopic study was carried out to observe morphological changes of the treated cells. These results were obtained as follows; The concentration of $10^{-2}mg/ml$ of Taraxaci Herba extract was shown significant antitoxic activity. The number of NIH 3T3 fibroblasts were antitoxic and tend to regenerate. These results suggest that Taraxaci Herba extract retains a potential antitoxic activity.

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Effects of Socheongryong-Tang on Inflammatory Cells in Asthmatic Mice (소청룡탕이 천식이 유발된 생쥐의 면역세포에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Hyung-Woo
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.121-129
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    • 2006
  • BACKGROUND : Socheongryong-Tang(小靑龍湯, SCRT), a herbal medicine, has been widely used for the control of respiratory disease in Eastern countries. Recent years SCRT was known as anti-allergic agent. However, its therapeutic mechanisms, especially an inhibitory effect on inflammatory cell infiltration and airway remodeling in allergic asthma are unclear. METHODS : We investigated the effects of SCRT on levels of IL-4, and IFN-g using flow cytometric analysis and infiltration of inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF) using cytospin methods in allergen-induced asthma. RESULTS : SCRT decreased levels of IL-4, a Th2-driven cytokine. But INF-g, a Th1-driven cytokine, was not changed. With SCRT treatment, infiltration of inflammatory cells showed reduced tendency. CONCLUSION : In conclusion, we demonstrated that regulation of Th1/Th2 imbalance may be one of mechanism contributed to reduction of inflammatory cell infiltration.

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Effects of the use of elastic compression stockings among dental hygienists (치과위생사의 탄력압박스타킹 착용 효과)

  • Lee, Jeong-Hui;Park, Ji-Hye;Sakong, Joon
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.675-682
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: This study was performed to characterize edema of the lower extremities that occurs among hygienists during working hours, and to determine the effects of the use of elastic compression stockings. Methods: The study subjects were 40 dental hygienists working at a dental hospital in Daegu. Symptoms of edema of the lower extremities during working hours were characterized by measurement of calf and ankle circumference. Results: Calf and ankle circumference increased during working hours. The use of elastic compression stockings reduced edema of the lower extremities during working hours. Conclusions: Use of elastic compression stockings can reduce levels of lower extremity edema among dental hygienists.

A Study on Recognition Level of the People on Oriental Medical Services and the Need for its Improvement (한방의료서비스에 대한 인식도 및 개선요구도)

  • Yoo Wang-Keun
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.45-64
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    • 2003
  • This study was conducted to examine the recognition level of the people on oriental medical Services and the need for it's improvement. Data were collected from 1174 residents in Daegu metropolitan city and Gyungbuk province. According to the satisfaction level with each items of oriental medical services, the respondents had positive views on efficacy, kindness, and side-effects. They, however, had negative view on the cost of oriental medical services. In regarding to the priority of improvement of oriental medical system, 'expansion of insurance benefit package' ranked first. Followed by 'safety of herbal medicine(heavy metal/pesticides)', 'improvement of scientific methods and diagnostic technique' etc. For the further development of oriental medical services in the consumer - focused and evidenced-based health care environment, much attention to implement relevant health policy reflecting user's need positively should be made.

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Effects of Ligusticum Chuanxiang on blood circulation and oxidative stress (천궁의 혈액순환과 항산화적 효과)

  • Park Yeong-Chul;Lee Sun-Dong;Heo Yong;Kim Hyun-Soo;Lee In-Seon
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.86-94
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    • 2002
  • Ligusticum Chuanxiong and its components were reviewed in terms of pharmacodynamic mechanisms. Three components of about 40 chemical components in Chuanxiong tetramethylpyrazine, ferulinolol and Butylidenephthalide have mainly been studied for its pharmacodynamic mechanisms which are focused on the increase in blood flow and anti-oxidative stress. The mechanisms for the effects of Chuanxiong on the increase in blood flow can be summarized as four ways, 1) anti-coagulation 2) blocker of ${\beta}1$ adrenergic receptor 3) cellular control of Ca++ level 4) collagen synthesis. Chuanxiong also showed the effectiveness on free radical-induced injury. It seems that its effectiveness is also related to the mechanisms for the increase in blood flow.

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Input-Output Structure and Economic Effects of Oriental Medicine Industry in Korea (한방의료 관련 산업의 국민경제적 기여도 및 파급효과)

  • Kim Jin-Hyun;Lim Byung-Mook
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.163-186
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this parer is to identify the input-output structure of oriental medicine and its alternative medicine industries in an inter-industry context and to estimate its forward and backward effects on macroeconomic variables such as production, employment and price level. Input-output tables released by The Bank of Korea were used as data in this research and inter-industry analysis was adopted as research methodology. The industry takes less share of production, price and trade in a Korean economy, compared with other industry. However, the industry's capability of creating value added is estimated to be well above that of other industry and that of making new employments is as more than 4 times as other industries. This result gives us policy implications that the government should enhance its subsidy policy and economic (tax) incentives for oriental medicine and its related alternative medicine industries.

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