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Original Article
Neonatology (Perinatology)
Mortality of very low birth weight infants by neonatal intensive care unit workload and regional group status
Sung-Hoon Chung, Chae Young Kim, Yong-Sung Choi, Myung Hee Lee, Jae Woo Lim, Byong Sop Lee, Ki-Soo Kim; the Korean Neonatal Network
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2024;67(11):619-627.   Published online September 12, 2024
Question: How do structural and staffing characteristics of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) influence the mortality rates of very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs)?
Findings: NICUs with higher staffing levels, particularly with more neonatologists, and those offering advanced care levels were associated with lower mortality rates. Additionally, regional disparities were observed, with some areas demon-strating significantly higher survival rates.
Meaning: Adequate staffing and equitable regional distribution of medical resources are crucial for improving survival outcomes in VLBWIs. Efforts to enhance NICU staffing and address regional healthcare disparities are essential for optimizing care quality and reducing mortality in this vulnerable population.
Case Report
A Case of Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma.
Kil Su Kim, Youn Mo Sohn, Myung Hee Lee, Ji Sub Oh, Ok Ji Paik
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1982;25(5):503-507.   Published online May 31, 1982
The congenital mesoblastic nephroma is the most common renal neoplasm seen in the first few months of life. This tumor usually benign, but local recurrences and metastases have been reported, and treatment is total nephrectomy. This entity must be differentiated from Wilm's tumor so as to avoid unnecessary postoperative irradiation and chemotherapy. Recently, we experienced a case of congenital mesoblastic...
A Case of Osteogenesis Imperfects Congenita.
Myung Hee Lee, Soon Ok Byun, Moon Suk Ji, Myung Hi Shin, Ji Sub Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1980;23(11):940-944.   Published online November 15, 1980
The authors experienced a newborn infant of Osteogenesis imperfecta. Patient is characterized by multiple fracture of bone, blue sclera, and deformity of long bone. The review of literature was made briefly.