Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Perspective

Allergy

Food allergy and food-induced anaphylaxis in children: an increasing critical public health issue

Sooyoung Lee

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(12):431-432. Published online November 12, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00493

Clinical note

Neonatology (Perinatology)

Gray-brown skin discoloration following phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia due to anti-E alloimmunization

Da Jeong Lee, Woo Sun Song, Seung Yeon Kim

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):428-430. Published online September 18, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00528

Original Articles

Nephrology (Genitourinary)

Clinical manifestations of BK virus infection in pediatric kidney transplant patients

Yiyoung Kwon, Jeong Yeon Kim, Yeonhee Lee, Heeyeon Cho

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):422-427. Published online September 5, 2019

Cited By 2

Background: Polyomavirus BK (BKV) infection is an important cause of graft loss in kidney transplant patients. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical findings and risk factors for BKV in pediatric patients after kidney transplantation. Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 31 pediatric kidney transplant recipients from January 2002 to December 2017. Two patients received 2 transplantations during the...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00388

Gastroenterology

Association between Body Mass Index and Hepatitis B antibody seropositivity in children

Yoowon Kwon, Su Jin Jeong

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):416-421. Published online August 12, 2019

Background: The seropositivity rate of hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) antibodies is known to be ≥95% after hepatitis B virus vaccination during infancy. However, a low level or absence of anti-HBs in healthy children is discovered in many cases. Recent studies in adults reported that a reduced anti-HBs production rate is related to obesity. Purpose: To investigate whether body mass index...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00563

Editorials

Nephrology (Genitourinary)

Monitoring BK virus infection in pediatric kidney transplant recipients

Min Hyun Cho

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):414-415. Published online October 18, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.01123

Endocrinology

Correlation between genetic heterogeneity and variability for response to growth hormone in Noonan syndrome

Young-Lim Shin

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):412-413. Published online July 9, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00220

Neonatology (Perinatology)

Controversy in the diagnosis and treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants

Se In Sung

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):410-411. Published online June 21, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00570

Systematic review and meta-analysis

Psychiatric/Psychology

Evaluation of drug interventions for the treatment of sleep disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review

Ensiyeh Jenabi, Sara Ataei, Saeid Bashirian

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(11):405-409. Published online October 2, 2019

A structured review study of drug interventions on sleep disorders in patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has not been published to date. This systematic review aimed to investigate drug interventions for the treatment of sleep disorders in children with ASD. The Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases were searched until March 2019. Study quality was assessed using the...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00668

Original Articles

Gastroenterology

Influence of proton pump inhibitor therapy on intestinal inflammation assessed by fecal calprotectin in pediatric patients

Su Yeong Kim, Na Mi Lee, Sin Weon Yun, Soo Ahn Chae, In Seok Lim, Eung Sang Choi, Dae Yong Yi

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):400-404. Published online July 3, 2019

Cited By 1

Background: An increase in the numbers of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms has recently been observed. Purpose: To investigate the effects of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy on intestinal inflammation in children and adolescents as confirmed by clinical manifestations and objectively assessed by fecal calprotectin (FC) level measurement. Methods: Consecutive children (aged 3–18 years) who presented with gastrointestinal symptoms and were treated with...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00115

Endoscopic postdilatation application of Mitomycin C in children with resistant esophageal strictures

Yasser K. Rashed, Mohamed El-Guindi

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):395-399. Published online June 24, 2019

Background: The esophagus is the most common part of gastrointestinal (GI) tract at the risk of stricture. Benign disorders are the leading causes of narrowing. Caustic ingestion is the most common cause of esophageal stricture in children, especially in developing countries. Clinical responses to the topical application of Mitomycin C in various medical procedures have been reported. Purpose: The study aimed...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2018.07157

Neonatology (Perinatology)

Clinical impact of admission hypothermia in very low birth weight infants: results from Korean Neonatal Network

Na Hyun Lee, Soo Kyung Nam, Juyoung Lee, Yong Hoon Jun

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):386-394. Published online May 22, 2019

Background: Preterm infants have difficulty maintaining body temperature after birth. However, clinical guidelines advocate that neonatal body temperature should be maintained at 36.5°C–37.5°C. Purpose: We aimed to investigate the incidence of admission hypothermia in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and to determine the association of admission temperature with in-hospital mortality and morbidities. Methods: A cohort study using prospectively collected data involving...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00206

Editorials

Gastroenterology

Can proton pump inhibitors cause intestinal inflammation in children?

Ben Kang

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):384-385. Published online October 2, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00878

Neonatology (Perinatology)

Central line-associated bloodstream infections in the neonatal intensive care unit

Woo Ryoung Lee

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):382-383. Published online July 17, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00269

Strategies to improve outcomes of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Young Hwa Jung, Chang Won Choi, Beyong Il Kim

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):380-381. Published online September 11, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00661

Systematic review and meta-analysis

General Pediatrics

The maternal prepregnancy body mass index and the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ensiyeh Jenabi, Saied Bashirian, Salman Khazaei, Zohreh Basiri

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2019;62(10):374-379. Published online June 14, 2019

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms have a major impact on individuals, families, and society. Therefore identification risk factors of ADHD are a public health priority. Purpose: This is meta-analysis evaluated the association between maternal prepregnancy body mass index and the risk of ADHD among the resulting offspring. Methods: The search identified studies published through December 2018 in the PubMed, Web...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2019.00185

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