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Review Article
Global burden of asthma among children and adolescents with projections to 2050: a comprehensive review and forecasted modeling study
Tae Hyeon Kim, Hyunjee Kim, Jiyeon Oh, Soeun Kim, Michael Miligkos, Dong Keon Yon, Nikolaos G Papadopoulos
Understanding pediatric asthma is crucial to its effective diagnosis and intervention, as it may alleviate the adulthood disease burden. This epidemiological review describes the prevalence of asthma among individuals under 20 years of age by categorizing them into 3 age groups: 1–4, 5–9, and 10–19 years. Estimates were obtained from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2025.00423    [Epub ahead of print]
Clinical Note
Abdominal pain in a young girl: a twist in the tale
Upasana Ghosh, Ankit Agrawal, Umesh Shukla, Vikas Jain, Deeksha Bhalla
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01949    [Epub ahead of print]
Original Article
Differential effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on adiposity of children with obesity
Anekchoke Tangtongsoong, Chonnikant Visuthranukul, Yuda Chongpison, Sirinuch Chomtho
Background: Managing obesity in children remains challenging. In addition to body mass index (BMI), incorporating body composition into evaluations of postobesity interventions would help assess changes in adiposity.
Purpose: This study aimed to identify the relationship between dietary intake, physical activity, and changes in BMI z scores and adiposity among children with obesity. Methods: Children aged 7–15 years with obesity received monthly...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01347    [Epub ahead of print]
Review Article
Anxiety disorders presenting as gastrointestinal symptoms in children – a scoping review
Anjali Kumar, Pramodh Vallabhaneni
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) and their association with anxiety disorders in children significantly impact a child’s functioning and treatment response. This study aimed to scope the evidence of anxiety disorders manifesting as FGID in children up to 16 years old. A comprehensive search strategy was conducted on Embase (1974-2024), MEDLINE (via EBSCOHost 1946-2024), and APA PsycINFO (via EBSCOHost 1967-2024). Articles...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01732    [Epub ahead of print]
Original Article
The role of serum zinc and selenium levels in etiology of febrile seizures
Yavuz Ataş, Hatice Gamze Poyrazoğlu
Background: Febrile seizures (FSs) are the most common form of childhood seizures. Determining the role of trace elements in the pathophysiology of FSs will contribute to the management of FSs by pediatricians.
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of zinc and selenium on the nervous system and how they may influence the risk of FSs. Methods: In this case-control study,...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01410    [Epub ahead of print]
Serum bactericidal activity against meningococcus in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Soyoung Lee, Kyung-Hyo Kim, Ji Hyen Lee, Han Wool Kim
Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are susceptible to infectious diseases owing to various immunosuppressive treatments and disease characteristics. Meningococcal infections progress rapidly with a high incidence of severe complications and mortality; therefore, meningococcal vaccination is needed. However, there is limited evidence regarding the immunity and immunogenicity of patients with SLE.
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the serum bactericidal...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01151    [Epub ahead of print]
Enteric pathogens implicated in acute infectious diarrhea among young children in resource-limited region with rapidly growing population: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Aseel Mahmood Ibrahim Al-Mashahedah, Randa Mohammed Dhahim
Background: Acute infectious diarrhea is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in developing countries and among children younger than 5 years of age.
Purpose: To determine the causative microorganisms in diarrhea and elucidate their epidemiological trajectory among children younger than 5 years of age to establish successful preventive measures. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Al-Musayyib District,...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.01333    [Epub ahead of print]


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