- Original Article
- Neurology
- Comparison of conservative therapy and steroid therapy for Bell’s palsy in children
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Hye Won Yoo, Lira Yoon, Hye Young Kim, Min Jung Kwak, Kyung Hee Park, Mi Hye Bae, Yunjin Lee, Sang Ook Nam, Young Mi Kim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2018;61(10):332-337. Published online September 12, 2018
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Purpose: Bell’s palsy is characterized by sudden onset of unilateral facial weakness. The use of corticosteroids for childhood Bell’s palsy is controversial. This study aimed to identify clinical characteristics, etiology, and laboratory findings in childhood Bell’s palsy, and to evaluate the efficacy of corticosteroid treatment.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of children under 19 years of age treated for Bell’s... |
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- Effects and adverse-effects of growth hormone therapy in
children with Prader-Willi syndrome: A two year study
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Su Jin Kim, Joong Bum Cho, Min Jung Kwak, Eun Kyung Kwon, Kyung Hoon Paik, Dong-Kyu Jin
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(7):742-746. Published online July 15, 2008
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Purpose : The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects and adverse side-effects of growth hormone (GH) therapy in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
Methods : Forty-one patients who had been treated with GH for more than two years (24 boys and 17 girls, mean age 7.3?.3 years during treatment initiation) were enrolled for this study.
Results : After... |
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- Clinical Features of Septic Arthritis in Neonates
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Min Jung Kwak, Su Eun Park
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(11):1161-1166. Published online November 15, 2004
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Purpose : Septic arthritis is uncommon in neonates, and the diagnosis of septic arthritis in newborns is difficult because of non-specific laboratory findings and paucity of signs and symptoms. When appropriate treatment is delayed, permanant sequelae are inevitable. We report a retrospective study of 22 neonates who were diagnosed with septic arthritis.
Methods : We reviewed 22 patients, who were diagnosed... |
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