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Original Article
Critical Care Medicine
High-dose methylprednisolone and tocilizumab improve survival of patients with high-risk pediatric acute necrotizing encephalopathy   (4,693 times)
Chaonan Fan, Fei Li, Kechun Li, Zheng Li, Yiyang Mao, Lijuan Wang, Gang Liu, Yingchao Liu, Quan Wang, Suyun Qian
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(1):56-64.   Published online October 22, 2025
Question: Which immunomodulatory strategies can reduce mortality in children with acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE)?
Finding: High-dose methylprednisolone (30 mg/kg/day) significantly improved the survival of high-risk patients, particularly when combined with tocilizumab.
Meaning: These findings support the use of a severity-based immunotherapy approach to optimize the outcomes of pediatric ANE.
Review Article
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Updates in neonatal resuscitation: routine use of laryngeal masks as an alternative to face masks   (4,639 times)
Eun Song Song, Ga Won Jeon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(5):240-246.   Published online July 11, 2023
In neonatal resuscitation:
· Laryngeal masks are recommended when endotracheal intubation or positive-pressure ventilation fails.
· Laryngeal masks are useful even during chest compressions.
· Laryngeal masks aid neonates >34 weeks’ gestation and/or with a birth weight >2 kg.
· Main usage barriers include limited experience (81%), preference for endotracheal tubes (57%), and lack of awareness (56%).
· Second-generation laryngeal masks have a built-in esophageal drainage tube that prevents regurgitation into the glottis, and an orogastric tube can be inserted within the esophageal drainage tube to protect against gastric inflation.
Guideline
Infection
Recommendation for use of 15- and 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in Korean infants and children   (4,592 times)
Ki Wook Yun, Dong Hyun Kim, Jong Gyun Ahn, Byung-Wook Eun, Jin Lee, Jina Lee, Taek-Jin Lee, Hyunju Lee, Dae Sun Jo, Eun Young Cho, Hye-Kyung Cho, Soo-Han Choi, Young June Choe, Ui Yoon Choi, Yun-Kyung Kim; The Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Korean Pediatric Society
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(1):76-83.   Published online December 30, 2025
Compared to PCV13, PCV15 includes 2 (22F and 33F), and PCV20 includes 7 (8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F, and 33F) additional serotypes. The vaccination schedule remains the same: primary doses at 2, 4, and 6 months, and a booster at 12–15 months. If PCV13 was administered in the primary series, PCV15 and PCV20 may be used to complete it or as a booster.
Editorial
Allergy
Comorbidities of allergic rhinitis in children   (4,556 times)
Yong Ju Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(12):675-676.   Published online July 31, 2024
· Allergic rhinitis in children often goes undiagnosed or untreated, with significant systemic complications like sleep disorders, growth issues, and gastrointestinal symptoms linked to nasal obstruction.
· A patient-centered action plan that considers symptom severity, preferences, and comprehensive management of associated complications is essential for effective treatment.
Review Article
Infection
COVID-19 among infants: key clinical features and remaining controversies   (4,542 times)
Nevio Cimolai
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(1):1-16.   Published online November 27, 2023
· Clinical studies of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in infants should be supported by rigorous laboratory diagnostic criteria.
· Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spreads to infants similarly to other viral respiratory infections.
· Among infants ≤1 year of age beyond the immediate postpartum period, COVID-19 is relatively mild, but even the low risk of severe disease requires prevention.
· Comorbidities increase infection vulnerability and complications in infants.
· Clinical and laboratory data do not sufficiently distinguish COVID-19 from other respiratory viral infections.
· Coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 is uncommon among infants.
· Unique infection sequelae, including multi-inflammatory syndrome in children and neonates and long COVID require further study and refinement of diagnostic criteria.
· Infection control standards applied to mother-infant dyads should be tempered by standard preventive strategies, maternal input, accommodation potential, and overall safety.
· Maternal vaccination prevents disease in early infancy.
Original Article
Gastroenterology
Treatment targeting pediatric inflammatory bowel disease-associated anemia: experience from a single tertiary center   (4,488 times)
Ana S.C. Fernandes, Sara Azevedo, Ana Rita Martins, Ana Isabel Lopes
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(9):722-731.   Published online June 10, 2025
Question: Does treating iron deficiency (ID) using intravenous iron in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feature long-term safety and efficacy?
Finding: Intravenous iron supplementation was safe and effective. However, the ID recurrence rate was higher than expected.
Meaning: Proactive screening and treatment of ID in pediatric IBD are essential. The Ganzoni formula likely underestimates the iron requirements of pediatric patients. Prospective trials are needed to optimize iron treatment dosing.
Review Article
Endocrinology
Continuous glucose monitoring in Korean pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes: current landscape and clinical implications   (4,481 times)
Hwa Young Kim, Jaehyun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(11):842-851.   Published online October 2, 2025
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has transformed pediatric type 1 diabetes care by facilitating tighter glycemic control, reducing hypoglycemia, and improving quality of life.
Recent advances in CGM technology and the expansion of insurance coverage in Korea have led to its broader adoption.
Emerging metrics such as time in tight range offer refined tools for individualized glycemic assessment, highlighting CGM’s evolving role in personalized pediatric diabetes management.
Original Article
Developmental and Behavioral Medicine
Neonatal risk factors associated with autism spectrum disorders: an umbrella review   (4,465 times)
Amir Mohammad Salehi, Erfan Ayubi, Salman Khazaei, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Saeid Bashirian, Zohreh Salimi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(9):459-464.   Published online July 19, 2024
Question: What are the neonatal risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Findings: Significant effect sizes were observed for congenital heart disease (odds ratio [OR], 1.35), macrosomia (OR, 1.11), low birth weight (OR, 1.63), very low birth weight (OR, 2.25), small for gestational age (OR, 1.17), jaundice (OR, 1.74), male sex (OR, 1.47), and Apgar score (OR, 1.40).
Meaning: These factors were identified as risk factors for ASD.
Infection
Serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels as biomarkers reflecting liver fibrosis in children with autoimmune hepatitis   (4,463 times)
Salma Abdel Megeed Nagi, Mai Ibrahim Elashmawy, Amany E. Elashkar, Mohamed Zaeim Hafez, Ashraf A.E. Emara, Osama Mohammad Abdelhay, Albayoumi A.B. Fouda, Mohamed AbdelAziz Doma, Ahmad Mohamed Awad, Ahmed Mohammed Saba, Hesham Abdelrahman Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Gad Allah, Fatma Mahmoud Abdelraheem, Mohamed A. Gad, Mohamad A. Soliman, Tamer I. Abdalrhman, Khaled Hassaan Awad, Ismael A.K.M. El-lebedy, Mostafa M. Abdelnaser, Mohammed Z. Abdel Kareem, Marwa Fekry Hassan, Shymaa Sobhy Menshawy Khalifa
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(11):909-920.   Published online August 6, 2025
· A total of 159 children with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH; 60.3% female, 13.2% type 2 AIH) were identified. According to a global study, the estimated annual incidence of AIH in Egypt is 1.28 cases per 100,000 inhabitant-years.
· No studies to date have examined the serum levels of copper or ceruloplasmin in children with AIH. Therefore, here we investigated whether serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels are useful for identifying liver fibrosis in children with AIH.
· Serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels may provide important information for the identification of advanced liver fibrosis in children with AIH.
Review Article
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Moving toward meaningful shared decision-making in neonatal care: clinical practice and policy implications in Korea   (4,456 times)
In Gyu Song, Trisha M. Prentice, Lynn Gillam
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(4):282-292.   Published online March 13, 2026
Shared decision-making (SDM) offers an ethically grounded, relational approach to making difficult decisions in neonatal care. Its effective use depends on recognizing when its use is appropriate and enacted in clinical conversations. In Korea, while parents are often involved in decision-making, SDM is not yet consistently articulated or evaluated as a structured practice. Culturally grounded research, education, and institutional support are needed to strengthen family-centered neonatal care.
Original Article
Critical Care Medicine
Serum amyloid A and proadrenomedullin as early markers in critically ill children with sepsis   (4,423 times)
Nagwan Y. Saleh, Wafaa M. Abo El Fotoh, Mona S. Habib, Salem E. Deraz
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(8):578-586.   Published online February 26, 2025
Question: Are serum amyloid A (SAA) and proadrenomedullin (proADM) levels early markers in critically ill children with sepsis?
Finding: This prospective case-control study included 65 critically ill children with sepsis admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit and 31 controls. SAA and proADM levels were significantly higher in patients versus controls.
Meaning: SAA and proADM are promising biomarkers for diagnosing and predicting outcomes in pediatric sepsis.
Endocrinology
Efficacy of leuprolide acetate versus triptorelin pamoate administered every 3 months for treatment of central precocious puberty   (4,414 times)
Thanaporn Thaneetrakool, Suphab Aroonparkmongkol, Nattakarn Numsriskulrat, Vichit Supornsilchai, Suttipong Wacharasindhu, Khomsak Srilanchakon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(1):91-96.   Published online November 6, 2024
Question: What are the differences in efficacy between leuprolide acetate and triptorelin pamoate administered every 3 months for the treatment of central precocious puberty (CPP)?
Finding: There were no significant intergroup differences in luteinizing hormone suppression or predicted adult height at the end of treatment in girls with CPP.
Meaning: Leuprolide acetate and triptorelin pamoate have comparable efficacy for treating CPP.
Infection
Role of miRNA-146a and miRNA-125b in Helicobacter pylori   (4,369 times)
Nashwa Farouk Mohamed, Ola G.A. Behairy, Manal S. EL-Defrawy, Mona Mahmoud Elsayed, Naglaa F. Alhusseini
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(10):781-789.   Published online April 1, 2025
Question: Why is the early detection of Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis in children important?
Finding: The early detection of H. pylori-related gastritis is crucial for its effective management, especially in pediatric patients with dyspepsia.
Meaning: The use of miRNA signatures could detect early gastritis, enabling timely H. pylori eradication treatment to mitigate growth delays and cancer risk.
Editorial
Neurology
Screen time and neurodevelopment in preschoolers: addressing a growing concern in pediatric practice   (4,330 times)
Soongang Park, Hyewon Woo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(6):434-436.   Published online January 13, 2025
· Excessive screen time in preschoolers is associated with neurodevelopmental delays, particularly during the early years of life.
· Parental supervision and national guidelines are critical in mitigating the negative impacts of excessive screen time and fostering healthy media habits in preschoolers.
Original Article
Endocrinology
Intramuscular and subcutaneous gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist tests for central precocious puberty in girls: a randomized controlled trial   (4,312 times)
Worapimon Lerdrassameethad, Suttipong Wacharasindhu, Vichit Supornsilchai, Khomsak Srilanchakon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(6):518-523.   Published online April 15, 2026
Question: Did the intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC) administration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists have comparable timing and diagnostic utility for evaluating central precocious puberty in girls?
Finding: Both the IM and SC GnRH stimulation tests demonstrated comparable times to peak luteinizing hormone levels.
Meaning: Clinicians may consider the IM route as a time-efficient alternative, as it offers similar diagnostic utility for central precocious puberty without compromising the detection of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis activation.
Gastroenterology
Progression from acute to chronic pancreatitis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis   (4,308 times)
Endre Botond Gagyi, Mahmoud Obeidat, Edina Tari, Szilárd Váncsa, Dániel Sándor Veres, Peter Banovcin, Péter Jenő Hegyi, Péter Hegyi, Bálint Erőss
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(2):117-129.   Published online December 4, 2025
Approximately 1 in 5 children with acute pancreatitis develops recurrent attacks, and over one-third of such cases progress to chronic pancreatitis. Progression is closely linked to genetic mutations, particularly PRSS1, and anatomical abnormalities, whereas demographic and routine clinical factors lack predictive value. These results support early genetic and anatomical assessments, enabling targeted follow-ups and timely interventions in highrisk pediatric patients.
Editorial
Hematology
Absolute versus functional iron deficiency   (4,288 times)
Hye Lim Jung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(2):138-140.   Published online November 13, 2024
· Iron deficiency (ID), the most common cause of anemia, can be classified into absolute and functional types. Absolute ID is a state of low total body iron, while functional ID is a state of imbalance between iron demand and iron availability due to inflammation and/or infection.
· ID is diagnosed by serum ferritin and transferrin saturation levels.
Original Article
Cardiology
Vasovagal syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in adolescents: transcranial doppler versus autonomic function test results   (4,283 times)
Dong Won Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(9):673-679.   Published online August 6, 2025
Question: Vasovagal syncope (VVS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are representative forms of neurally mediated syncope. What influences the occurrence of each?
Finding: Autonomic function test results did not differ, but cerebral blood flow during diastole on transcranial doppler differed between VVS and POTS.
Meaning: Differences in diastolic cerebral blood flow velocity play an important role in VVS and POTS.
General Pediatrics
Trends and determinants in breastfeeding among Korean infants (2007–2021): a nationwide study using the National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children   (4,259 times)
Minwoong Kang, Eui Kyung Choi, Jeung Min Lee, Hye-Jung Shin, Woo Ryoung Lee, Son Moon Shin; Korean Society of Breastfeeding Medicine
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(10):772-780.   Published online July 4, 2025
Question: What are the recent trends and determinants of breastfeeding in South Korea?
Finding: Breastfeeding rates in South Korea declined significantly from 2007 to 2021, with lower rates observed in preterm, low-birthweight, and multiple-birth infants as well as rural or lower-income households.
Meaning: Targeted interventions, including prenatal education, postnatal support, and community-based programs, are required to address disparities and improve breastfeeding rates.
Review Article
Endocrinology
Impact of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation on growth outcomes in mucopolysaccharidosis: a systematic review   (4,251 times)
Farzaneh Abbasi, Asal Khalili Dehkordi, Reihaneh Mohsenipour
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(6):417-427.   Published online March 11, 2025
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) enhances the growth outcomes of pediatric patients with mucopolysaccharidosis, with early intervention leading to improved height, weight, and body mass index. However, achieving a standard adult height remains uncommon among these patients, even in cases of early HSCT. Growth hormone therapy provides short-term benefits but does not address long-term height deficits. Pubertal development is generally normal; however, precocious puberty and pubertal arrest may occur.
Original Article
Gastroenterology
Outcome of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in Asian children: a multinational 1-year follow-up study   (4,220 times)
Pornthep Tanpowpong, Suporn Treepongkaruna, James Guoxian Huang, Kee Seang Chew, Karen Sophia Calixto Mercado, Almida Reodica, Shaman Rajindrajith, Wathsala Hathagoda, Yoko Kin Yoke Wong, Way Seah Lee, Marion Margaret Aw
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(3):247-256.   Published online November 13, 2024
Question: Short-term (1-year) follow-up data in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially in Southeast Asian countries, are limited.
Finding/Meaning: Abdominal pain and pallor rates remained high at 1 year after IBD diagnosis. Three independent factors of 1-year clinical remission for Crohn disease were oral prednisolone, antibiotic, and immunomodulator use at 1-year follow-up. A history of weight loss at diagnosis was the only independent risk factor of IBD flare.
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Less invasive surfactant administration versus intubation-surfactant-extubation: a single-center retrospective study   (4,220 times)
C.S. Jithin, A. Nalina, A. Shashidhar, P.N. Suman Rao
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(12):991-997.   Published online October 2, 2025
Question: Does less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) (vs. intubation-surfactant-extubation) improve clinical outcomes in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome?
Finding: LISA significantly reduced intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation needs within the first 72 hours and shortened the overall invasive respiratory support duration without increasing other morbidities.
Meaning: LISA is a less invasive and safer surfactant delivery alternative. Larger multicenter trials are needed to confirm its long-term safety and efficacy, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Neurology
Long-term outcome in children with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome: a multicenter retrospective study in Korea   (4,174 times)
Sun Ah Choi, Minhye Kim, Hye Jin Kim, Woo Joong Kim, Byung Chan Lim, Ji Yeon Han, Hunmin Kim, Min-Jee Kim, Mi-Sun Yum, Jiwon Lee, Jeehun Lee, Hyewon Woo, Jon Soo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(5):386-393.   Published online February 19, 2026
Question: How have epilepsy and cognitive outcomes of children with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) evolved over the past 20 years?
Finding: Approximately 78% of children developed chronic epilepsy, and one-third progressed to drug-resistant epilepsy, while 90% of them exhibited intellectual disabilities.
Meaning: Given the poor outcomes associated with IESS, consensus guidelines tailored to Korean clinical practice are required to ensure timely treatment and improve outcomes.
Letter to the Editor
General Pediatrics
Debate around and impact of digital screen time and media parenting on children’s development   (4,151 times)
Gowda Parameshwara Prashanth
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(7):551-553.   Published online March 11, 2025
Hematology
Neutropenia following metamizole use in pediatric patients: a multicenter retrospective study   (4,143 times)
Meraj Alam Siddiqui, Arzu Akyay, Fatma Burcu Belen Apak, Özgür Carti, Canan Albayrak, Melek İşik, Zühre Kaya, Sevgi Yetgin, Lale Olcay
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(8):415-417.   Published online July 23, 2024
Clinical Note
Gastroenterology
Congenital antral web: rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction successfully managed with endoscopic balloon dilatation   (4,134 times)
Upasana Ghosh, Ujjal Poddar, Srinivas Srinidhi Vadlapudi, Moinak Sen Sarma, Anshu Srivastava
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(3):266-268.   Published online January 13, 2025
Review Article
General Pediatrics
Impact of screen exposure during pediatric ages including multifaceted aggravating factors: a literature review   (4,085 times)
Daniel González-Pérez, David Sebastián Huertas-Moreno, Manuela Granados-Pinilla, Sofía Hernandez-Rojas, Laura González-Rincon, Geraldine Hurtado-Garcia, Simón Grisales-Calle, María José González-Mariño, Luz Dary Gutierrez-Castañeda, Jhon Camacho-Cruz
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(10):751-760.   Published online September 24, 2025
Excessive screen time in children is linked to obesity, overweight, sedentary behavior, depression and mood disorders, myopia, behavioral changes, sleep disturbances, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, among others. Polymorphisms in genes like FTO, CACNA1D, and DRD2 could further increase these risks. Implementing strategies such as limiting screen use, creating screen-free zones, and monitoring content is essential to mitigate adverse physical and mental health effects in the pediatric population.
Original Article
Endocrinology
Long-term epidemiological insights into rickets: a nationwide population-based retrospective study   (4,082 times)
Chun-Hao Chu, Ying-Chuan Chen, Pei-Yao Liu, Chun-Chieh Hu, Yu-Lung Lin, Feng-Chih Kuo, Chieh-Hua Lu, Tzu-Ju Hsu, Yu-Tung Hung, Fuu-Jen Tsai, Chien-Ming Lin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(11):879-891.   Published online August 20, 2025
Question: What are the nationwide trends and mortality risk factors of nutritional versus hereditary rickets among children in Asia?
Finding: In 2012–2018, the incidence of rickets steadily increased, whereas mortality rates declined. Mortality is associated with a low household income, anemia, chronic kidney disease, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and a prolonged hospital stay.
Meaning: Early diagnosis and targeted interventions addressing social and medical vulnerabilities are critical to reducing ricket-related mortality.
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Incidence of neural tube defects in tertiary care university hospital in Bangladesh   (4,077 times)
Ismat Jahan, Arif Hossain, Shah Nizam Uddin Shaon, Sadeka Choudhury Moni, Mohammad Kamrul Hassan Shabuj, Sanjoy Kumer Dey, Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Mohammod Shahidullah
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(7):530-538.   Published online April 1, 2025
Question: What is the burden of neural tube defects (NTDs) in a tertiary care neonatal intensive care unit in Bangladesh?
Finding: The overall incidence of NTD was 6.4 (range, 4.59–11.2) per 1,000 live births, and the meningomyelocele complex was the most frequent location.
Meaning: The high incidence of NTD found in a leading tertiary care multidisciplinary referral hospital in Bangladesh may not reflect that of the wider population.
General Pediatrics
Effect of online infant care training and postpartum counseling based on Meleis' transition theory on mothers' readiness for care and breastfeeding: a randomized controlled trial   (4,075 times)
Fatma Şule Bilgiç, Gülçin Bozkurt
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(10):521-530.   Published online September 27, 2024
Question: Do interventions based on Meleis' transition theory affect mothers' readiness for baby care and breastfeeding?
Findings: We found a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in mothers' readiness for newborn care and breastfeeding (P<0.001).
Meaning: This intervention increased breastfeeding rates while ensuring that mothers were ready to care for their babies and prepared for the role of motherhood.


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