Prevalence and associates of obesity and overweight among school-age children in a rural community of Thailand.
Conclusion: The findings of this study identified many socio-demographic predictors and dietary and behavioral factors were related to overweight and obesity among school-age children not only in the urban but also in the rural community of Thailand.
PMID: 30744316 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - February 14, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Iron deficiency anemia as a predictor of coronary artery abnormalities in Kawasaki disease.
Conclusion: The indicators of IDA, especially ferritin, were highly associated with CAA, so that they were stronger predictors compared to the Kobayashi score. The IDA indicators can be used to predict CAA development and suggest the need for early intervention.
PMID: 30744317 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - February 14, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Surfactants preparations for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: past, present, and future.
Authors: Jeon GW
Abstract
After the first successful trial of surfactant replacement therapy for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by Fujiwara in 1980, several animal-derived natural surfactants and synthetic surfactants have been developed. Synthetic surfactants were made to overcome limitations of natural surfactants such as expensiveness, immune reactions, and infections due to animal proteins contained in natural surfactants. However, first-generation synthetic surfactants that are protein-free have failed to prove superiority over natural surfactants because they do not have sur...
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - February 14, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
A Perspective on Partially Hydrolyzed Protein Infant Formula In Non-Exclusively Breastfed Infants.
The objectives of this paper were to review the evidence of pHF whey formula for non-breastfed infants, not only to prevent of atopic disease in high-risk infants but also as routine starter formula regardless of the allergic risk status.
PMID: 30651423 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
What should we do to prevent and manage obesity in children and adolescents?
Authors: Yang HR
PMID: 30651424 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Genetic diagnosis of Alport syndrome.
Authors: Cheong HI
PMID: 30651425 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: Recommendations from the Committee on Pediatric Obesity of the Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition.
Authors: Yi DY, Kim SC, Lee JH, Lee EH, Kim JY, Kim YJ, Kang KS, Hong J, Shim JO, Lee Y, Kang B, Lee YJ, Kim MJ, Moon JS, Koh H, You J, Kwak YS, Lim H, Yang HR
Abstract
The Committee on Pediatric Obesity of the Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition newly developed the first Korean Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents to deliver an evidence-based systematic approach to childhood obesity in South Korea. The following areas were systematically reviewed, especially on the basis of all available references published in South Korea and w...
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 29, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Efficacy and tolerability of adjunctive perampanel treatment in children under 12 years of age with refractory epilepsy.
Conclusion: Perampanel offers a treatment option for refractory epilepsy in children as in adults. Adjunctive treatment with perampanel requires special consideration in those with underlying medical conditions to prevent serious adverse events.
PMID: 30590000 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 29, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
The association between preeclampsia and autism spectrum disorders among children: a meta-analysis.
Conclusions: Despite existing controversy, our findings indicated that preeclampsia is associated with increased risk of ASD among children.
PMID: 30590001 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 29, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Central line-associated bloodstream infections in neonates.
Authors: Cho HJ, Cho HK
Abstract
Newborn infants, including premature infants, are high-risk patients susceptible to various microorganisms. Catheter-related bloodstream infections are the most common type of nosocomial infections in this population. Regularly educating and training the medical staffs are most important as a preventive strategy for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Bundle approaches and the use of checklists during the insertion and maintenance of central catheters are effective measures to reduce the incidence of CLABSIs. Chlorhexidine, commonly used as a skin disi...
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 29, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
The adiposity rebound in the 21st century children: meaning for what?
Authors: Kang MJ
Abstract
With the increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity worldwide, early adiposity rebound, which is known to have a strong association with obesity, has recently been a focus of research. Early adiposity rebound is conventionally known to have a close relationship with non-communicable diseases. However, novel insights into early adiposity rebound have implied an acceleration of growth and puberty, which is directly reflected in the trends in the timing of adiposity rebound, in the 21st century compared with in the past. Furthermore, the observation that lean mass changes r...
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 28, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Secular change in waist circumference and waist-height ratio and optimal cutoff of waist-height ratio for abdominal obesity among Korean children and adolescents.
Conclusions: The presented data of WC and WHR showed no secular change over 10 years. The optimal WHR cutoff for abdominal obesity, 0.48 would be helpful to diagnose and to manage obesity in Korean 13-18 years old adolescents, preventing obesity related cardiometabolic complications.
PMID: 30514064 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 6, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
Comparison of effectiveness of growth hormone therapy according to disease-causing genes in children with Noonan syndrome.
Conclusions: The 3-year GH therapy in the 23 prepubertal patients with NS was effective in improving height SDS, GV, and serum IGF-1 levels. FGU group showed a better response to rhGH therapy compared with the detected groups with PTPN11, RAF1, and SOS1 groups.
PMID: 30514065 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 6, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
A contact investigation after exposure to a child with disseminated tuberculosis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease.
CONCLUSION: This is the first reported case of TB transmission among young children from a pediatric patient with disseminated TB in Korea. TB should be emphasized as a possible cause of chronic diarrhea and failure to thrive in children. A national TB control policy has been actively applied to identify Korean children with LTBI.
PMID: 30481995 [PubMed] (Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - December 1, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
De novo mutations in COL4A5 identified by whole exome sequencing in two girls with Alport syndrome in Korea.
Authors: Han KH, Park JE, Ki CS
Abstract
Alport syndrome (ATS) is an inherited glomerular disease caused by mutations in one of the type IV collagen novel chains (α3, α4, and α5). ATS is characterized by persistent microscopic hematuria starting from infancy, eventually leading to either progressive nephritis or end-stage renal disease. There are three known genetic forms of ATS, i.e., X-linked ATS, autosomal recessive ATS, and autosomal dominant ATS. About 80% of patients with ATS have X-linked ATS, caused by mutations in the type IV collagen α5 chain gene, COL4A5. Mutation detection rates are about 8...
Source: Korean Journal of Pediatrics - November 29, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Korean J Pediatr Source Type: research
