A5101854410- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Chinese history and philosophy
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Risk Perception and Management
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Educational Systems and Policies
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Healthcare and Venom Research
Pusan National University
2020-2024
Public Health Ontario
2023-2024
University of Toronto
2010-2024
National Institute of Fisheries Science
2023
International St. Mary's Hospital
2017-2022
Catholic Kwandong University
2016-2022
Population Health Research Institute
2012-2020
Hamilton Health Sciences
2012-2020
McMaster University
2010-2020
Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
2019
Previous trials have shown that the use of statins to lower cholesterol reduces risk cardiovascular events among persons without disease. Those involved with elevated lipid levels or inflammatory markers and mainly white persons. It is unclear whether benefits can be extended an intermediate-risk, ethnically diverse population
Antihypertensive therapy reduces the risk of cardiovascular events among high-risk persons and those with a systolic blood pressure 160 mm Hg or higher, but its role in at intermediate lower is unclear.In one comparison from 2-by-2 factorial trial, we randomly assigned 12,705 participants who did not have disease to receive either candesartan dose 16 mg per day plus hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 placebo. The first coprimary outcome was composite death causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction,...
Abstract Objective The antimalarial medication hydroxychloroquine has been proposed as a thromboprotective agent in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but studies thus far have limited by the possibility of confounding indication. This study was conducted to assess whether exposure drugs is associated with decrease thrombovascular events (TEs) patients SLE. Methods designed nested case–control embedded an inception cohort SLE, which allowed adjustments for possible calendar year, duration...
Particulate respirators have been used in both general environments and the workplace. Despite existence of certified for workers, no strict regulations exist masks worldwide. The aims this study were to evaluate filter efficiency various mask types using Korean Food Drug Administration (KFDA) [similar European Union (EU) protocol] National Institute Occupational Safety Health (NIOSH) protocol compare test results. We tested a total 44 brands four (anti-yellow sand, medical, quarantine,...
The association of body weight and change with mortality cardiovascular (CV) outcome in patients diabetes mellitus (DM) is not clearly established. We assessed the relationship between weight, change, outcomes established CV risk factors type 2 DM or pre-diabetes.A total 12 521 participants from ORIGIN trial were grouped BMI categories low [body mass index (BMI) < 22 kg/m2] normal (22-24.9), overweight (25-29.9), obesity Grades 1-3 (30-34.9, 35-39.9, ≥40 kg/m2, respectively). Outcome...
Members of the genus Chryseobacterium have attracted great interest as beneficial bacteria that can promote plant growth and biocontrol. Given recent risks climate change, it is important to develop tolerance strategies for efficient applications plant-beneficial in saline environments. However, genetic determinants plant-growth-promoting halotolerance effects not yet been investigated at genomic level. Here, a comparative analysis was conducted with seven species. Phylogenetic phylogenomic...
ABSTRACT This study introduces a novel approach based on the taxonomy-guided selection of bacterial biocontrol agents from known beneficial taxonomic group. Following 16S rRNA screening, we focused genus Paraburkholderia , which harbors strains with large genomes and versatile benefits to plants. A strain designated P39 was selected, identified, characterized for its activity against Colletotrichum scovillei . Strain exhibited antagonism C. by producing compounds, including volatiles,...
The pinewood nematode (PWN) Bursaphelenchus xylophilus causes pine wilt disease, which results in substantial economic and environmental losses across forests worldwide. Although systemic acquired resistance (SAR) is effective controlling PWN, the detailed mechanisms underlying to PWN are unclear. Here, we treated samples with two SAR elicitors, acibenzolar-S-methyl (ASM) methyl salicylic acid (MeSA) constructed an vivo transcriptome of PWN-infected pines under conditions. A total 252...
In a previous study, we estimated exposure prevalence and the number of workers exposed to carcinogens by industry in Korea. The present study aimed evaluate optimal intensity indicators airborne lead comparing blood measurements for future development carcinogen database.
The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation-3 (HOPE-3) found that rosuvastatin alone or with candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) (in a subgroup hypertension) significantly lowered cardiovascular events compared placebo in 12 705 individuals from 21 countries at intermediate risk without disease. We assessed the costs implications of implementation primary prevention different economic levels.Hospitalizations, procedures, study non-study medications were documented. applied...
CARcinogen EXposure (CAREX) is a carcinogen-surveillance system employed in many countries. To develop Korean CAREX, the intensity of exposure to lead, as an example, was estimated across industries.Airborne-lead measurement records were extracted from work-environment database (WEMD), which nationwide workplace-monitoring database. Lead measurements log-transformed; then, log-transformed geometric means (LGMs) and standard deviations (LGSDs) calculated for each industry. However, data...
Abstract Objectives Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are well-known carcinogens causing lung and skin cancers in exposed workers. Certain occupations, such as coke production, have been associated with high PAH exposure; however, the number of occupations tested to date remains small. Here, we sought compare exposure across a wide range based on levels 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OHP), urinary surrogate PAHs. Methods We collected urine 1-OHP data from Korean National Environmental Health...
To prevent occupational cancers, carcinogen exposure surveillance systems have been developed in many countries. This study aimed to develop a database specific South Korea.Twenty known human carcinogens were selected for this study. The International Standard Classification of Industry was used classification scheme industries. Three nationwide databases, the Work Environment Measurement Database, Special Health Examination and Condition Survey, calculate reference prevalence estimates by...
Occupational cancer is a global health issue. The Korean CARcinogen EXposure (K-CAREX), database of EXposure, was developed for the labor force to estimate number workers exposed carcinogens by industry. present study aimed intensity exposure industry, in order supply complementary information about K-CAREX.We used nationwide workplace monitoring data from 2014 2016 and selected target based on K-CAREX list. We computed 95th percentile levels measurements each industry carcinogens. Based...
Estimating carcinogen exposure prevalence is important for preventing occupational cancers. To develop the Korean version of CARcinogen EXposure (CAREX), a surveillance system used in many countries, we estimated lead working population.We three nationwide data sources to obtain objective database-derived prevalences across industries: airborne measurement from work environment database (WEMD), blood special health examination (SHED), and computed using condition survey (WECS), which survey....
With nearly one-third of patients with major depressive disorder being resistant to available antidepressants, there is a need develop new treatments for this population. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) procedure used sympathetic input the central autonomic system; it has been administered treat several conditions, including pain. Recently, indications SGB have extended and potential benefits psychiatric disorders are under investigation.The Local Injection For Treating Mood Disorders...
The Korean fir tree Abies koreana, an endangered species in Korea, faces threats primarily from climate change-induced stress and drought. This study proposed a sustainable method to enhance A. koreana drought tolerance using black yeast-like fungus identified as Aureobasidium pullulans (AK10). 16S/ITS metabarcoding analysis assessed the impact of AK10 treatment on seedlings' rhizosphere microbiome. Results revealed profound influence microbiome, particularly affecting fungal mycobiota....
The aim of this study was to estimate the number workers exposed diesel engine exhaust (DEE) by industry and year in Republic Korea.The estimates potentially DEE Korea were calculated on basis carcinogen exposure (CAREX) surveillance system. data labor force employed industries obtained from Census Establishments conducted National Statistical Office 1993 2013. mean values prevalence rates adopted EU15 countries used as primary rates. We also investigated characteristics 359 workplaces...
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight induces the production of essential vitamin D, whereas overexposure leads skin cancer. Sunlight exposure has been measured using questionnaires, dosimeters, and D levels. Several studies have in working population; however, these were limited certain occupations such as farmers construction workers. In present study, we evaluated blood an surrogate across industries occupations.The Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey...
The conservation of the endangered Korean fir, Abies koreana, is critical ecological importance. In our previous study, a yeast-like fungus identified as Aureobasidium pullulans AK10, was isolated and shown to enhance drought tolerance in A. koreana seedlings. this effectiveness Au. AK10 treatment enhancing confirmed. Furthermore, using transcriptome analysis, we compared seedlings treated with untreated controls under conditions elucidate molecular responses involved increased tolerance....
ABSTRACT Background: Depressive symptoms are common in stroke survivors. While obesity has been associated with and depression, its influence on the association between depressive is unknown. Methods: Cross-sectional data from 2015 to 2016 Canadian Community Health Survey was used. History of self-reported our outcome interest prior 2 weeks, measured using 9-item Patient Questionnaire. Self-reported body mass index (BMI) modeled as cubic spline terms allow for nonlinear associations. We used...