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Distinct age-dependent phenotypes of abnormal liver function tests derived from national Emergency Department data

Dong-Uk Kim, Shinjie Choi, Yeji Kim, Lia Kim, Jung Ok Shim, Jin Soo Moon, Jong Woo Hahn, Hye Ran Yang, Ju Young Chang, Jae Sung Ko

Background: Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are frequently performed in Emergency Departments (EDs); however, the systematic characterization of age-dependent clinical phenotypes and pathogen associations remains limited.
Purpose: Here we aimed to identify the distinct clinical presentations and pathogen-specific associations of pediatric and adult ED visits for abnormal LFTs. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed 26,874 ED visits for abnormal LFTs in South Korea's National Emergency Department Information System (2019– 2023). Patients...

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.00038 [Accepted]

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The Korea Infant Physical Growth Examination Survey (KIPGroS): a study protocol

Jong Woo Hahn, MinSoo Shin, Jin Gyu Lim, Yoon-Joo Kim, Ki Soo Kang, Narae Lee, Seong Hee Jeong, Mun Hui Jeong, Yeoun Joo Lee, Eui Kyung Choi, Jung Ok Shim, Jee Yoon Park, Chan-Wook Park, Joo Young Kim, Su Jin Jeong, Young Hwa Jung, Jaehyun Kim, Chang Won Choi, Ju Whi Kim, Seung Han Shin, Yun Jeong Lee, Young Ah Lee, Choong-Ho Shin, Seung-sik Hwang, Young Eun Kim, Youn Ha Kang, Kyungwon Oh, Sungha Yun, Jae Sung Ko, Jin Soo Moon

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2025;68(5):352-358. Published online February 13, 2025

The suitability of World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts for assessing the growth of children under 3 years of age in all countries remains controversial, and their applicability must be evaluated based on country-specific growth data. The Korea Infant Physical Growth Examination Survey evaluated the suitability of WHO growth charts to contribute to the next revision of growth charts in Korea.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2024.00297

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