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Review Article
Vitamin D status and childhood health
Youn Ho Shin, Hye Jung Shin, Yong-Jae Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2013;56(10):417-423.   Published online October 31, 2013

Vitamin D is an essential component of bone and mineral metabolism; its deficiency causes growth retardation and skeletal deformities in children and osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults. Hypovitaminosis D (vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency) is observed not only in adults but also in infants, children, and adolescents. Previous studies suggest that sufficient serum vitamin D levels should be maintained in...

Original Article
Validation study of the Dinamap ProCare 200 upper arm blood pressure monitor in children and adolescents
Chong Guk Lee, Hyang Mi Park, Hye Jung Shin, Jin Soo Moon, Yeong Mi Hong, Nam Soo Kim, Il Soo Ha, Myeong Jin Chang, Kyeong Won Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2011;54(11):463-469.   Published online November 30, 2011
Purpose

To validate the Dinamap ProCare 200 blood pressure (BP) monitor against a mercury sphygmomanometer in children 7 to 18 years old in accordance with the 2010 International Protocol of European Society of Hypertension (ESH-IP2) and the British Hypertension Society (BHS) protocol.

Methods

Forty-five children were recruited for the study. A validation procedure was performed following the protocol based on the ESH-IP2 and...

Adolescent obesity and the elevation of aminotransferase levels
Su Yeon Kim, Ho Jun Lee, Tae Su Park, Soo Geun Kim, Hye Jung Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2006;49(10):1037-1041.   Published online October 15, 2006
Purpose : The prevalence of obesity and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) was increased in adolescents. This study was performed to observe the prevalence of elevated aminotransferase levels in adolescents and to assess the correlations between aminotransferase levels and obesity related parameters(body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist to hip ratio and insulin level). Methods : We obtained weight, height, waist circumference and...
Observation on Causes of Adoption and Social Background of Children in Adoption Institution(5th Report)
Hak Sung Kim, Soo Yeon Kim, Sun Hee Kong, Dong Woo Lee, Kyung Eun Kim, Hye Jung Shin, Jae Yoon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(3):264-268.   Published online March 15, 2004
Purpose : Through a review of data provided by an adoption institution, this study was designed to provide a clue to help to reduce the abandonment of children by comparing the conditions at birth, social background, reason for request for adoption, and the degree of dependence on foreign adoption compared with the previous four reports. Methods : A total of 445...
Case Report
A Case of Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis in Neonate with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Mi Ae Hong, Kyung Chang Oh, Seung In Ahn, Hye Jung Shin, Jin Keun Chang, Byung Doo Lee, Beyong Il Kim, Jung-Hwan Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(11):1422-1425.   Published online November 15, 2002
Subcutaneous fat necrosis in neonates is a rare disease characterized by skin lesions, which may be single or multiple, poorly circumscribed and often tender erythematous nodules or plaques on cheeks, buttocks, back, arms, and thighs. These symptoms are usually self-limited; resolution occurs over a period of weeks to months. Subcutaneous fat necrosis affects full term and healthy- appearing infants who...
Original Article
Comparison of Two Rapid Antigen Detection Tests for Diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngotonsillitis
Seung Kyu Song, Mi Ae Hong, Kyung Chang Oh, Seung In Ahn, Mi Hyon Tae, Hye Jung Shin, Jin Keun Chang, Sung Ho Cha
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(8):973-979.   Published online August 15, 2002
Purpose : Recently, a number of rapid antigen detection tests have been available to diagnose group A streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis. The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity, specificity and consistency of the two rapid antigen detection tests. Methods : Among the patients who visited our clinic from November 2001 to February 2002, 61 patients who had clinical findings of...
Case Report
A Case of Citrullinemia Diagnosed at the Neonatal Period
Seung Kyu Song, Kyung Chang Oh, Mi Ae Hong, Hee Taeg Kim, Hye Jung Shin, Soon Young Kim, Jin Keun Chang, Heui Seung Jo, Beyong Il Kim, Sei Won Yang, Jung-Hwan Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(4):524-528.   Published online April 15, 2002
Citrullinemia is a rare inborn error of metabolism of the urea cycle, and was first reported by McMurray, et al. in 1962. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. The normal synthesis of argininosuccinic acid is blocked in this disease due to a deficiency of argininosuccinic acid synthetase(AS), which has been demonstrated in liver cells and fibroblasts. The clinical...
Original Article
The Clinical Types and Characteristics of Diabetes Mellitus in Korean Children
Eun Gyong Yoo, Hye Jung Shin, Duk Hi Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(12):1591-1598.   Published online December 15, 2000
Purpose : Diabetic children should be classified into type 1 or 2 for adequate diabetic control. However, there is a shortage of information of the appropriate criteria in Korea. This study is desinged to discover the clinical types and characteristics of diabetes mellitus(DM) in Korean children. Methods : We studied the clinical characteristics and laboratory findings of 177 diabetic children. Classification...
Changes in Fat Tissue and Growth Hormone Receptor mRNA after Growth Hormone Therapy
Hye Jung Shin, Duk Hee Kim, So Chung Chung, Kyungyoon Kam
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(2):247-252.   Published online February 15, 2000
Purpose : Growth hormone(GH) is a powerful inhibitor of lipoprotein lipase and is known to decrease fat cell mass. The lipolytic effect has more pronounced influence on visceral fat than subcutaneous fat. The effects of GH therapy on GH receptor in fat tissue are not clear. We investigated the changes in fat tissue and GH receptor mRNA in adipose tissue...