A5044238023- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Boron Compounds in Chemistry
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
Catholic University of Korea
2011-2024
Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital
2012-2022
In 2009, the first outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) or herpangina (HP) caused by enterovirus 71 occurred in Republic Korea. This study inquired into risk factors associated with complications HFMD HP. A retrospective medical records review was conducted on HP patients for whom etiologic viruses had been verified 2009. One hundred sixty-eight were examined this investigation. Eighty without while 88 accompanied complications, 2 expired. Enterovirus subgenotype C4a most...
Given that YKL-40 is a known marker of inflammation, we sought to determine its association with urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile children. In total, 44 children aged 0 24 months UTI and 35 age- sex-matched controls fever from other causes were enrolled the study. ELISA was performed level urine collected each child. The ratio creatinine (Cr) higher than (P<0.001). area under ROC curve for detecting 0.88 YKL-40/Cr ratio, 0.86 pyuria, 0.71 positive nitrite on urinalysis. We applied...
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is an important urologic anomaly that causes renal injury in children with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI). The present study aimed to evaluate the associations of abnormalities detected on technetium-99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scans, focusing association VUR levels relative decrease kidney function and cortical defects after a first UTI children.All 171 underwent ultrasonography, DMSA scan voiding cystourethrography (VCUG). features...
With the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, non-pharmaceutical interventions such as social distancing have been implemented worldwide, and a decrease in other infectious diseases has reported an unexpected benefit. However, to date, studies are lacking regarding effects pandemic on neuroinfectious diseases; therefore, we aimed determine incidence meningitis, which is most common disease children.This retrospective study used electronic medical record data from five university hospitals located...
A term male infant born to nonconsanguineous parents was admitted the hospital for evaluation of lethargy and a pale appearance on third day life. He had anemia from an intracranial hemorrhage, his coagulation factor assay revealed that bleeding episode due severe congenital VII deficiency (5% normal activity). An A-to-G point mutation in acceptor splice site intron 5 identified at nucleotide position 9418. Sequence analysis gene they were both heterozygous G-to-A transversion 9418 (IVS5-1)...
The risk of polio importation and re-emergence persists since epidemic still occurs in some countries, the resurgence occurring almost 20 years after eradication was declared Asia has been reported. We analyzed results acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance Korea to assess quality AFP understand etiology non-polio enterovirus (NPEV)-associated central nervous system diseases a polio-free area. investigated 637 patients under 15 age whose cases were confirmed during 2012–2019 by virus...
The aim of this study was to observe clinical outcomes the mother and her infant who were possibly exposed high blood glucose at least 2-3 months in early midterm pregnancy by checking gestational weeks (GW) first HbA1c level initial diagnosis diabetes (GDM).A total 107 GDM patients their newborns subject study. newly diagnosed Holy Family Hospital Catholic University from January 2003 until December 2007 continuously managed center. Patients medical records retrospectively reviewed evaluate...
Purpose:This study was conducted to evaluate epidemiological data of the viral pathogens obtained from stool exams and provide information on regional prevalence infectious diarrheal disease west in Gyeonggi Province, Korea. Methods:We enrolled a cohort children <10 years age admitted for treatment acute diarrhea at Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College Medicine, The Catholic University In total, 310 fecal specimens, documented be free common bacterial pathogens, were collected pediatric...
With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic lasting for more than a year, it is imperative to identify associated changes in use of emergency medical care efficient operation pediatric department (PED). This study was conducted determine long-term impact COVID-19 on patterns PED visits.This retrospective observational visits six hospitals, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020. We compared characteristics patients before during pandemic.A total 245 022 were included this...
Syncope is common among children and adolescents. Although it most commonly caused by vasovagal syncope, can also be due to undiagnosed, potentially serious, or even life-threatening conditions. We aimed investigate the distribution of subsequent sinister diagnoses, such as heart disease (HD) epilepsy, analyze their demographic characteristics in presenting with syncope.
선천성 매독은 산전진찰로 예방할 수 있음에도 불구하고, 여전히 문제가 되고 있다. 최근에는 매독과 관련된 혈뇨나 폐렴이 보고된 증례가 없었으나 저자들은 적절한 산전치료를 받지 못한 산모에게서 태어난 22일된 남아에게서 발생한 매독에 동반된 신증후군과 폐렴의 증례를 보고한다. 선천 매독의 진단은...
Purpose: The aim of this study is that the prevalence rotavirus infection was evaluated by each group and clinical features A, B C rotaviruses infections were described respectively to compare one with another. Methods: Between January 2010 December 2010, we enrolled a children below 10 years age admitted for management acute diarrhea at Catholic University Korea Bucheon St. Mary`s Hospital. A total 310 stool samples documented be free common bacterial pathogens collected from diarrhea....
Purpose Influenza B-associated myositis is an infrequent and poorly known complication of influenza B virus infection in children. The aim this study was to describe the clinical laboratory manifestations, diagnosis, outcomes Korean Methods A retrospective analysis conducted patients aged <16 years who had been diagnosed with at Catholic University Bucheon Saint Marys' Hospital between April 2010 May 2010. Results Overall, 16 cases were analyzed. typically occurred preschool-aged children a...
Purpose : Measurement of antistreptolysin O (ASO) is often necessary to confirm a clinical diagnosis recent streptococcal infection, especially in patients suspected rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis. Standard normal ranges for ASO should be established locally each age group. We analyzed determine the upper limit (ULN) children Gyeonggi-Incheon area. Methods individual concentrations were measured quantitatively by nephelometry on sera from 753 (Male 381, Female 372). ULN...
Effects of Anticonvulsant Monotherapy on Bone Mineral Density in ChildrenPurpose: The use anticonvulsants can cause side effects such as reduction bone mineral density, requiring attention growing children.The aim our study is to investigate the different density epileptic patients treated with monotherapy.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records 60 subjects who visited Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital from January 2013 December 2017.Bone was measured dual...
Being born small for gestational age (SGA) has been strongly associated with mortality during the perinatal period and long-term risk of metabolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease. Insulin resistance is an important factor in development syndrome SGA, several proposed hypotheses. Here, we report two cases non-obese adolescent patients early onset who were SGA. Of these, one experienced catch-up growth, while other did not....
Purpose: The incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection has increased in children and neonates, is particularly associated with frequent use central venous catheter very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. It known that the morbidity mortality MRSA are as compared adults. objective this study was to examine difference clinical characteristics between VLBW infants survived those did not, a catheter-related bloodstream (CRBSI) MRSA. Methods: Thirty-four had...