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The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) Project is the major effort of the Korean National Fusion Program (KNFP) to develop a steady-state-capable advanced superconducting tokamak to establish a scientific and technological basis for an attractive fusion reactor. Major parameters of the tokamak are: major radius 1.8 m, minor radius 0.5 m, toroidal field 3.5 Tesla, and plasma current 2 mA with a strongly shaped plasma cross-section and double-null divertor. The initial pulse length provided by the poloidal magnet system is 20 s, but the pulse length can be increased to 300 s through non-inductive current drive. The plasma heating and current drive system consists of neutral beam, ion cyclotron waves, lower hybrid waves, and electron–cyclotron waves for flexible profile control. A comprehensive set of diagnostics is planned for plasma control and performance evaluation and physics understanding. The project has completed its conceptual design phase and moved to the engineering design phase. The target date of the first plasma is set for year 2002.

The objective of this article has been to focus on the more common infectious diseases that the physician caring for athletes may encounter in the office practice of sports medicine. Clearly the physician plays a critical role in treatment and prevention through early recognition and intervention when appropriate. Fortunately, being a fairly young, healthy athletic population, these patients respond well to treatment. It is critical that physicians caring for athletes take an active role to educate and counsel their patients on appropriate preventive measures and give clear return to participation recommendations. Advice should be based on consideration of each athlete's unique situation as well as up-to-date knowledge concerning the particular infectious disease process involved and appropriate treatment options.