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Editorial
General Pediatrics
Adiposity rebound in early childhood: understanding body mass index percentiles and monitoring on growth charts to be healthy   (2,323 times)
Sochung Chung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(4):301-303.   Published online April 1, 2026
Height, weight, and body mass index percentiles should be tracked in routine childhood health checkups to address the age of adiposity rebound in early childhood. Comprehensive interventional lifestyle counselling in primary practice after growth and nutritional status assessments might be an early, effective strategy for preventing obesity and decreasing the double burden of disease in later life. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cooperative and supportive health care system.
Original Article
Endocrinology
Thyroid peroxidase gene variants and susceptibility to congenital hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroid disease among Egyptian pediatric cohort   (2,285 times)
Hala M. Sakhr, Mohammed H. Hassan, Esraa Abbass Abdallah, Amira Mahmoud Ewis, Mohamed Hesham Mohamed, Shymaa Gaber Rizk
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(6):486-496.   Published online March 26, 2026
Question: Which factors influence pediatric thyroid disorder susceptibility and severity?
Finding: Anemia, selenium deficiency, excess copper, and the thyroid peroxidase (TPO) Arg386His polymorphism, especially with the histidine/histidine genotype, are strongly associated with pediatric thyroid disease and high thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.
Meaning: Pediatric thyroid disorders are multifactorial. The TPO Arg386His variant may help identify children at higher risk of severe thyroid dysfunction, enabling earlier diagnosis, improved risk stratification, and more personalized clinical management.
Nutrition
Human milk macronutrient composition and intake in relation to preterm infant growth: a cohort study   (2,266 times)
Eakkarin Mekangkul, Chonnikant Visuthranukul, Anongnart Sirisabya, Thaninee Chitsinchayakul, Santi Punnahitananda, Sirinuch Chomtho
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(5):428-436.   Published online April 22, 2026
Question: Is macronutrient intake, particularly that from human milk, distinctly associated with the growth of preterm infants?
Finding: Total protein and fat intake derived from human milk and fortifiers showed distinct positive associations with weight gain velocity.
Meaning: Particular attention to protein and fat composition during individualized human milk fortification can optimize weight gain in preterm infants.
Editorial
Immunology
Utility of eosinophil granule proteins in management of pediatric chronic cough   (2,264 times)
Chang-Keun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(10):519-520.   Published online April 17, 2024
· Pediatric chronic cough often involves eosinophilic inflammation; however, objective measurements are not routinely used in treatment decisions.
· Accurate biomarkers of eosinophil activity, such as eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN) and cationic proteins (ECP), should be used. EDN, which overcomes the shortcomings of ECP, recently received approval for use in Korean healthcare settings.
· EDN and ECP can play a role in treatment period and drug selection decisions.
Letter to the Editor
Developmental and Behavioral Medicine
Efficacy of social skills group intervention among children with mild autism spectrum disorder   (2,248 times)
Lee Ling Low, Ker Yang Chua, Bih Hwa Ching
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(7):368-370.   Published online May 31, 2024
Editorial
Allergy
Advancements in food allergen immunotherapy: improving quality of life and reducing risks   (2,176 times)
Jihyun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(12):672-674.   Published online July 31, 2024
· Pediatric food allergies considerably impair patient and family quality of life, particularly those with persistent allergies to common food allergens.
· Recent research has focused on developing diverse approaches to food allergen immunotherapy, showing promising outcomes of oral, sublingual, and epicutaneous immuno therapies.
· Critical considerations in immunotherapy candidate selection underscore the need for personalized approaches and reliable biomarkers in future studies to improve treatment outcomes.
Original Article
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Protective effect of recombinant interleukin-10 on newborn rat lungs exposed to short-term sublethal hyperoxia   (2,170 times)
Hyeon-Soo Lee, Young-Joon Ryu, Min-Jae Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(10):540-549.   Published online September 27, 2024
Lung injury is generated from the early stage of hyperoxia through the biologic effects of cell death and inflammatory response, which eventually leads to evolution of bronchopul-monary dysplasia. Therefore, a protective measure against hyperoxia-induced lung injury is needed. The present study observed that anti-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-10 had protective effects on newborn rat lungs from injury induced at the early stage of hyperoxia, by preventing cell death and down-regulating inflammatory response.
Editorial
Allergy
Prioritizing maternal sleep: a public health strategy for preventing childhood allergic diseases   (2,165 times)
Eunchae Lee, Seohyun Hong, Dong Keon Yon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(1):22-25.   Published online December 18, 2025
Sleep disorders affect more than half of pregnancies worldwide and can harm maternal health and offspring outcomes. Prioritizing maternal sleep as a public health strategy may help prevent prenatal and pediatric allergic diseases and reduce their burden. Other maternal health strategies may also reduce the burden of offspring allergic diseases, while adequate maternal sleep is associated with other offspring outcomes, underscoring its importance as a key public health strategy.
Clinical Note
Neonatology (Perinatology)
External tracheal compression and mucosal injury in a neonate with cervical teratoma: a rare airway challenge   (2,158 times)
Rhodora Guillen, Arijit Lodha, Prashanth Murthy
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(1):73-75.   Published online December 4, 2025
Genetics and Metabolism
Expanding genotype-phenotype correlation of Kenny-Caffey syndrome type 1   (2,149 times)
Manuela Lo Bianco, Federica Sipala, Xena Giada Pappalardo, Gaia Fusto, Roberta Rizzo, Federico Favata, Carla Cimino, Silvia Marino, Martino Ruggieri, Agnese Suppiej, Simone Ronsisvalle, Raffaele Falsaperla
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(8):616-619.   Published online May 12, 2025
Original Article
Pulmonology
Ciclesonide shows a lung-protective effect in neonatal hyperoxia-exposed rats   (2,141 times)
Victoria Mielgo, Miguel A. Gomez-Solaetxe, Lara Olazar, Begoña Loureiro, Carmen Rey-Santano
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(12):1023-1030.   Published online October 2, 2025
Question: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most prevalent chronic lung disease of prematurity. Numerous nonpharmacological/pharmacological interventions have been investigated without clear consensus. Can ciclesonide, a new synthetic glucocorticoid, effectively treat BPD?
Finding: Ciclesonide mitigated hyperoxia-induced lung injury and right ventricular hypertrophy in newborn rats.
Meaning: These findings suggest that postnatal ciclesonide may be an alternative to existing corticosteroids for the treatment of BPD.
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Association between impaired renal function based on decline in serum creatinine level and brain injury in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy   (2,128 times)
Mélaine Boget, William Rozalen, Jeanne Fayard, Mohamed Boucekine, Diane Gillot, Isabelle Grandvuillemin, Farid Boubred
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(5):437-442.   Published online April 27, 2026
Question: The clinical relevance of impaired renal function (IRF), based on the rate of serum creatinine level decline during the week after birth, in neonates treated with therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy need further investigation.
Finding: In this study, neonates with IRF had 2-fold higher risk of early death or severe brain injury.
Meaning: IRF can be used as a marker of adverse neonatal outcomes.
Editorial
Cardiology
What we should know about pediatric heart failure: children are not small adults   (2,126 times)
Ja-Kyoung Yoon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(1):62-64.   Published online November 6, 2024
· Pediatric heart failure (PHF) features high morbidity and mortality rates.
· Although adults and children can share a common diagnosis of heart failure, the underlying causes can differ significantly and require distinct therapeutic approaches.
· Treatments designed for adults are often applied to PHF despite the fundamental physiological and developmental differences between them.
· Child-specific data are vital for the development of tailored treatments to meet the unique needs of patients with PHF.
Clinical Note
Neurology
Expanding association between BICD2 variants and brain malformations and associated lissencephaly   (2,111 times)
Jaeso Cho, Haeryung Kim, Seoungbok Lee, Jihoon G Yoon, HyeJin Kim, Minhye Kim, Seoyun Jang, Woojoong Kim, Soo Yeon Kim, Jong Hee Chae
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(1):54-56.   Published online December 21, 2023
Editorial
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Advancements and challenges in neonatal resuscitation: embracing laryngeal mask airways for improved outcomes   (2,106 times)
Jang Hoon Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(4):298-299.   Published online November 28, 2024
Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is the most critical intervention provided during delivery room resuscitation. In the new guidelines, this recommendation has been expanded to suggest the use of laryngeal mask airyway (LMA) versus face masks for PPV. Evidence-based information and hands-on training related to this practice will help more healthcare providers become familiar with and appropriately use LMA during delivery room resuscitations.
Exploring the role of laryngeal masks in neonatal resuscitation   (2,099 times)
Euiseok Jung
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(5):247-248.   Published online December 28, 2023
· Laryngeal masks (LMs) offer stable airway access and skill retention advantages, making them promising alternatives to positive-pressure ventilation in neonatal care.
· The ease of teaching LM insertion techniques to less experienced providers addresses the need for swift intervention and skill retention.
· Careful consideration of the benefits and challenges of LMs is essential in determining their effective integration into enhanced neonatal resuscitation protocols.
Original Article
Pulmonology
High-Risk CCL14 lineage drives severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children: a study in central China   (2,059 times)
Chunbo Hao, Zijie Li, Yanjuan Yu, Song Wang, Genhao Wang, Gaijing Jia, Tiantian Sun, Shouhang Chen, Yang Wu, Yu Tang, Fang Wang, Guangcai Duan, Yuefei Jin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(6):497-507.   Published online April 10, 2026
Question: Are the predominant circulating strains of Mycoplasma pneumoniae associated with disease severity and clinical indicators?
Finding: The common cluster label 14 (CCL14) lineage was a high-risk clone circulating in central China that demonstrated a strong association between severe pediatric pneumonia and a distinct hyperinflammatory profile.
Meaning: Targeted molecular surveillance of the CCL14 lineage may facilitate early risk stratification and guide clinical management to reduce the burden of severe disease.
Clinical Note
Oncology
Right ventricular mass in a 10-year-old girl with osteosarcoma: an unusual case of asymptomatic cardiac metastasis   (2,051 times)
Jun Ah Lee, Hyun-Ju Lim, Jong Woong Park, Sang-Hoon Shin, Mi Hyang Kwak
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(12):725-727.   Published online November 26, 2024
Letter to the Editor
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Assessment of iron status and red cell parameters in healthy term small for gestational age neonates at birth   (2,039 times)
Arif Hossain, Shorna Rahman, Shahana Akter, Ismat Jahan, Sanjoy Kumer Dey, Abdul Mannan, Mohammod Shahidullah
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(4):221-223.   Published online March 19, 2024
Editorial
General Pediatrics
Global breastfeeding efforts: a long way to go   (2,027 times)
Hye-Jung Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(4):300-302.   Published online November 13, 2024
· Despite much effort, breastfeeding practices remain unsatisfactory worldwide.
· Effective breastfeeding-promoting interventions are needed that are appropriate for age, culture, and social environment.
· Interventions can promote breastfeeding, especially in younger populations such as adolescent mothers.
Letter to the Editor
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Pentraxin 3 as a marker of early-onset neonatal sepsis   (2,010 times)
Safaa ELMeneza, Iman El-Bagoury, Hind Rayes, Amira Hassan
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(6):312-314.   Published online May 23, 2024
Editorial
Infection
Beyond COVID-19: meeting the challenge of evolving pediatric invasive group A streptococcal disease   (2,008 times)
Han Wool Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(12):971-973.   Published online November 26, 2025
Pediatric for invasive group A Streptococcus has resurged globally with increasing severity and toxin-mediated presentations. Beta-lactams remain the first-line treatment, but linezolid has emerged as a safe alternative in cases refractory to β-lactams. Early intravenous immunoglobulin use may improve outcomes in severe streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases, while C-reactive protein and procalcitonin aid early risk stratification. Integrating global surveillance and individualized therapy is crucial in the postpandemic era.
Letter to the Editor
Pulmonology
Metabolic syndrome and pulmonary dysfunction in asthmatic children during the COVID-19 pandemic   (1,992 times)
Jue Seong Lee, Sang Hyun Park, Yoon Lee, Seunghyun Kim, Wonsuck Yoon, Young Yoo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(3):168-170.   Published online February 19, 2024
Editorial
Allergy
Effect of metabolic syndrome on pulmonary dysfunction in children with asthma   (1,988 times)
Hyo-Bin Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(2):136-137.   Published online November 13, 2024
· The prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased in Korean children during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic owing to reduced physical activity resulting from social distancing.
· Metabolic syndrome impacts pulmonary dysfunction in childhood asthma.
· Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism linking asthma and metabolic syndrome and develop interventions.
Trends in food allergen immunotherapy in Korea after changed national regulations   (1,987 times)
Tae Won Song
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(4):201-202.   Published online November 21, 2023
National regulations, academic guidelines, and clinical trends in food allergen immunotherapies (FA-AIT) differ among countries and have changed rapidly. Current officially approved FA-AIT are oral immunotherapy (OIT) using heated milk/egg in Korea and peanut OIT using standardized products in the United States and Europe. FA-AIT should be administered by specialist physicians with experience administering oral food challenge tests and managing severe allergic reactions inside and outside research settings.
Letter to the Editor
Other
Adolescent hypertension and carotid intima-media thickness: significance of submillimetric differences   (1,975 times)
Christian Saleh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(1):104-105.   Published online November 28, 2024
Editorial
Genetics and Metabolism
Advancing orphan drug development for rare diseases   (1,963 times)
Jung Min Ko
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(7):356-357.   Published online November 17, 2023
· Rare diseases present unique challenges and unmet needs for which the development of orphan drugs tailored to them offers hope.
· Despite the hurdles posed by limited patient populations, orphan drug designations from regulatory agencies provide incentives, such as extended market exclusivity and tax credits, that ignite transformative advances.
· Scientific progress in genomics, personalized medicine, and analytics empowers precise interventions by decoding genetic anomalies and encouraging effective treatments.
Nephrology (Genitourinary)
Clinical considerations and practical issues of kidney complications in children after COVID-19 infection or vaccination   (1,955 times)
Jiwon Jung, Joo Hoon Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(1):35-36.   Published online November 17, 2023
· The proper monitoring for and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-induced acute kidney injury, which is common in critically ill children, are recommended.
· Glomerulopathy associated with COVID-19 or its vaccination has been reported, and the overall clinical course is similar to that of non-COVID-19-associated diseases.
· Additional COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended; however, careful and individualized decisions should be made in patients with COVID-19- or vaccination-associated glomerulopathy.
Clinical Note
Gastroenterology
Successful rescue after catastrophic bleeding of carotid artery pseudoaneurysm following button battery ingestion in a toddler   (1,934 times)
Manjit Kaur, Ujjal Poddar, Basant Kumar, Abdul Muzil Munshi, Rajanikant R. Yadav, Moinak Sen Sarma, Anshu Srivastava
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(12):1041-1044.   Published online October 22, 2025
Button battery (BB) ingestion is an increasing hazard. Catastrophic gastrointestinal bleeding due to pseudoaneurysm rupture following BB impaction is often fatal. Here we report the case of an unwitnessed BB ingestion in an 18-month-old boy who presented with repeated massive UGIB due to a left CCA pseudoaneurysm that was successfully managed multidisciplinarily. BB ingestion should be considered in toddlers presenting with hematemesis.
Original Article
Endocrinology
Anthropometric trajectories of Korean children and adolescents with severe obesity   (1,925 times)
Jeongho Han, Hakyung Lee, Dong Jun Ha, Jieun Lee, Yong Hee Hong, Hwa Young Kim, Jaehyun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(6):508-517.   Published online April 10, 2026
Question: How do body mass index (BMI) and metabolic markers change over time in severely obese Korean children and adolescents receiving only lifestyle modifications?
Finding: Among 124 participants, BMI z scores decreased modestly over 2.6 years, primarily in younger prepubertal boys. However, most remained severely obese, with minimal improvement in body composition or metabolic markers.
Meaning: Lifestyle interventions alone have limited efficacy for severe pediatric obesity. Early and more intensive treatments are required.


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