Kyonggi University

About: Kyonggi University is a education organization based out in Suwon, South Korea. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Catalysis & Dielectric. The organization has 1946 authors who have published 4404 publications receiving 64791 citations.

Vitamin D With or Without Calcium Supplementation for Prevention of Cancer and Fractures: An Updated Meta-analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Abstract: Data Synthesis: 19 RCTs (3 for cancer and 16 for fracture outcomes) and 28 observational studies (for cancer outcomes) were analyzed. Limited data from RCTs suggested that high-dose (1000 IU/d) vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk for total cancer, and data from observational studies suggested that higher blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-[OH]D) concentrations might be associated with increased risk for cancer. Mixed-effects dose– response meta-analyses showed that each 10-nmol/L increase in blood 25-(OH)D concentration was associated with a 6% (95% CI, 3% to 9%) reduced risk for colorectal cancer but no statistically significant dose–response relationships for prostate and breast cancer. Random-effects model meta-analysis showed that combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation reduced fracture risk (pooled relative risk, 0.88 [CI, 0.78 to 0.99]) in older adults, but the effects differed according to study setting: institution (relative risk, 0.71 [CI, 0.57 to 0.89]) versus community-dwelling (relative risk, 0.89 [CI, 0.76 to 1.04]). One RCT showed adverse outcomes associated with supplementation, including increased risk for renal and urinary tract stones. Limitations: Most trial participants were older (aged 65 years) postmenopausal women. Observational studies were heterogeneous and were limited by potential confounders. Conclusion: Combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation can reduce fracture risk, but the effects may be smaller among community-dwelling older adults than among institutionalized elderly persons. Appropriate dose and dosing regimens, however, require further study. Evidence is not sufficiently robust to draw conclusions regarding the benefits or harms of vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of cancer.

Effects of packing fraction and bond valence on microwave dielectric properties of A2+B6+O4 (A2+: Ca, Pb, Ba; B6+: Mo, W) ceramics

Abstract: Microwave dielectric properties of A2+B6+O4 (A2+: Ca, Pb, Ba; B6+: Mo, W) ceramics were investigated as a function of packing fraction and bond valence. For A2+B6+O4 specimens sintered at 800–1100 °C for 3 h, a single phase with a tetragonal scheelite structure was detected, and the theoretical density was higher than 93% throughout the composition. Although the ionic polarizability of Ba2+ ion was larger than that of Ca2+ ion, the dielectric constant (K) of BaB6+O4 showed a smaller value than that of CaB6+O4. These results could be attributed to changes of the packing fraction due to the effective ionic size. The Q·f value was largely dependent on the packing fraction, as well as the percentages of theoretical density. The temperature coefficients of the resonant frequencies (TCFs) of the specimens were affected by the bond valence of oxygen. The specimens of CaMoO4 sintered at 1000 °C for 3 h showed the K of 10.8, Q·f of 76,990 GHz and TCF of −22.8 ppm/°C, respectively.