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Editorial
Immunology
Utility of eosinophil granule proteins in management of pediatric chronic cough   (1,775 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.
Original Article
Hematology
Outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for pediatric patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia in Thailand   (1,772 times)
Kleebsabai Sanpakit, Kamala Laohverapanich, Bunchoo Pongtanakul, Nattee Narkbunnam, Chayamon Takpradit, Usanarat Anurathapan, Samart Pakakasama, Supanun Lauhasurayotin, Kanhatai Chiengthong, Thirachit Chotsampancharoen, Pornpun Sripornsawan, Piya Rujkijyanont, Duantida Songdej, Nongnuch Sirachainan, Suradej Hongeng
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(4):340-352.   Published online March 13, 2026
Question: Can hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) cure pediatric transfusion-dependent thalassemia in Thailand? What influences its outcomes?
Finding: Among 266 HSCT procedures, 5-year overall survival and event-free survival rates were 91.3% and 81.0%, respectively. Outcomes were comparable between related and unrelated donors. Pre-HSCT ferritin >2,500 ng/mL, low CD34+ cell dose, and oral busulfan conditioning were associated with unfavorable survival. Longterm complications affected 22.7% of survivors.
Meaning: Optimizing pre-HSCT care, ensuring adequate grafting, and long-term surveillance are crucial.
Review Article
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Moving toward meaningful shared decision-making in neonatal care: clinical practice and policy implications in Korea   (1,768 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.
Clinical Note
Neurology
Expanding association between BICD2 variants and brain malformations and associated lissencephaly   (1,760 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   (1,748 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.
Allergy
Effect of metabolic syndrome on pulmonary dysfunction in children with asthma   (1,740 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.
Cardiology
What we should know about pediatric heart failure: children are not small adults   (1,739 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.
Genetics and Metabolism
Advancing orphan drug development for rare diseases   (1,726 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.
Allergy
Advancements in food allergen immunotherapy: improving quality of life and reducing risks   (1,722 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.
Nephrology (Genitourinary)
Clinical considerations and practical issues of kidney complications in children after COVID-19 infection or vaccination   (1,702 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.
Letter to the Editor
Other
Adolescent hypertension and carotid intima-media thickness: significance of submillimetric differences   (1,686 times)
Christian Saleh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(1):104-105.   Published online November 28, 2024
Original Article
Neurology
Long-term outcome in children with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome: a multicenter retrospective study in Korea   (1,669 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
Pulmonology
Metabolic syndrome and pulmonary dysfunction in asthmatic children during the COVID-19 pandemic   (1,668 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
Infection
Preventing bloodstream infections in children after liver transplantation   (1,610 times)
Young June Choe
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(11):599-600.   Published online April 18, 2024
Liver transplantation (LT) is crucial for children with end-stage liver diseases, yet bloodstream infections (BSI) pose significant risks, despite medical advancements. Immunosuppressants, essential for preventing organ rejection, heighten infection susceptibility. Understanding BSI organisms is vital due to antimicrobial resistance. Pediatric LT recipients have unique risk factors, demanding tailored preventive measures. This systematic review on bacterial BSI emphasizes the urgency of effective prevention strategies, considering the high incidence and distinct organism profile. Further research is vital for optimizing antibiotic management and improving outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Impacts of maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy on neonatal health and epidemiology   (1,574 times)
Jae Woo Lim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(3):149-151.   Published online December 28, 2023
Newborns born to mothers infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) should be closely monitored for respiratory disorders, such as transient tachypnea of the newborn, regardless of their COVID-19 test results. Further research is required of the development of infants born to mothers with COVID-19. The trends in Korea's birth rate and infant mortality rates have not been significantly affected by COVID-19.
Original Article
Cardiology
Value of demographic factors in early identification of pediatric malignant vasovagal syncope in head-up tilt test   (1,482 times)
Shuo Wang, Yuwen Wang, Hong Cai, Ping Liu, Fang Li, Chuan Wen, Liqun Liu, Runmei Zou, Cheng Wang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(4):353-361.   Published online March 5, 2026
Question: Can demographic factors identify pediatric malignant vasovagal syncope pre-head-up tilt test (HUTT)?
Finding: Age/body mass index are independent protectors; <12.9 years age cuts risk 20%/yr.
Meaning: Enables early risk stratification to optimize HUTT safety for children.
Editorial
Neurology
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on clinical features of benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis   (1,477 times)
Jon Soo Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(9):456-458.   Published online March 25, 2024
· The frequency of benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis (CwG) was not significantly influenced by the pandemic.
· The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has further diversified the etiologic enteric viral pathogens of CwG.
Correspondence
Infection
A commentary on "COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents of children with systemic lupus erythematosus"   (1,446 times)
Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(8):624-625.   Published online April 16, 2025
Letter to the editor
Nephrology (Genitourinary)
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare provision in youth with systemic lupus erythematosus   (1,430 times)
Punchita Apisrinitirath, Nuanpan Siripen, Pornpimol Rianthavorn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(11):628-631.   Published online October 28, 2024
Correspondence and reply
Nephrology (Genitourinary)
Authors’ reply: a commentary on “Assessing kidney outcomes in childhood-onset lupus nephritis: role of National Institutes of Health-modified histological indices”   (1,425 times)
Pornpimol Rianthavorn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(4):364-365.   Published online March 6, 2026
Clinical Note
Oncology
Right ventricular mass in a 10-year-old girl with osteosarcoma: an unusual case of asymptomatic cardiac metastasis   (1,419 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
Correspondence
Nephrology (Genitourinary)
Authors' reply: a commentary on “COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents of children with systemic lupus erythematosus”   (1,323 times)
Karnchanit Sausukpaiboon, Nuanpan Penboon, Pornpimol Rianthavorn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(8):626-627.   Published online July 18, 2025
Editorial
Critical Care Medicine
Is it possible to provide palliative care to pediatric patients with neurological diseases?   (1,317 times)
Young-Hoon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(8):403-404.   Published online February 15, 2024
· Patients with neurological diseases often require external mechanical support to maintain mechanical ventilation or supply.
· Little has been done to help the families of affected children make difficult decisions that carry significant physical and psychological consequences.
· The establishment of a department that provides pediatric palliative care for neurological patients should be considered.
Original Article
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Context-dependent features of transcriptomic landscapes in pregnant mother-neonate dyads of preeclampsia   (1,258 times)
Yu-Chun Cheng, Yun-Ju Lai, Wei-Shiung Lian, Ching-Chang Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Cheng, Hong-Ren Yu, Mao-Meng Tiao, Jiunn-Ming Sheen, Ying-Lun Hsu, Feng-Sheng Wang, I-Chun Lin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(5):394-406.   Published online February 19, 2026
Question: What genes are commonly altered in mother-neonate dyads immediately after shared exposure to preeclampsia?
Finding: Perinatal/peripartum gene expression in preeclampsia is context-dependent, involves diverse signaling pathways, and is associated with some perinatal features.
Meaning: Our results may help build the fundamentals for managing future cardiometabolic risks in these populations. Further investigation of the long-term influence of these candidate genes on cardiometabolic phenotypes is required.
Correspondence
Nephrology (Genitourinary)
A commentary on “Assessing kidney outcomes in childhood-onset lupus nephritis: role of National Institutes of Health-modified histological indices”   (1,223 times)
Yanlan Ma, Yunyun Zhu
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(4):362-363.   Published online March 6, 2026
Original Article
Hematology
Effects of induction-phase acute kidney injury and age at diagnosis on chronic kidney disease in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a time-to-event cohort study   (1,143 times)
Pongpak Phongphiew, Nuanpan Penboon, Kanhatai Chiengthong, Pornpimol Rianthavorn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(5):407-416.   Published online March 5, 2026
Question: In pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), what are the incidence and causes of induction-phase acute kidney injury (AKI), and which factors predict chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Finding: Induction AKI occurred in 43% of patients, while CKD developed in 1 of 8 patients. The 5-year CKD-free survival rate was 94%. Older age at diagnosis was a continuous independent determinant of CKD risk.
Meaning: Induction AKI is common and clinically relevant. Older children warrant closer kidney monitoring during and after therapy.
Editorial
General Pediatrics
Adiposity rebound in early childhood: understanding body mass index percentiles and monitoring on growth charts to be healthy   (1,044 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.
Review Article
Gastroenterology
Sarcopenia in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology: an updated review   (1,017 times)
Toshifumi Yodoshi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(5):366-383.   Published online April 27, 2026
Pediatric sarcopenia is common in chronic gastrointestinal and liver diseases, often hidden by normal body mass index or obesity, and predicts worse outcomes. Because growth and puberty alter body composition, assessment should use age- and sex-specific measures of muscle mass and, when feasible, function. Early multidisciplinary intervention—protein-adequate nutrition, resistance-based activity, and disease control—may improve prognosis.
Original Article
Nutrition
Human milk macronutrient composition and intake in relation to preterm infant growth: a cohort study   (718 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.
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Association between impaired renal function based on decline in serum creatinine level and brain injury in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy   (676 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.


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