Publications by authors named "Jin Ho Hur"
Insulin resistance and bone age advancement in girls with central precocious puberty.
Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
September 2017
Purpose: Precocious puberty has significantly increased recently. While obesity is associated with puberty timing, the relationship between obesity and central precocious puberty (CPP) remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine whether insulin resistance is associated with bone age (BA) advancement in girls with CPP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiabetes mellitus due to agenesis of the dorsal pancreas in a patient with heterotaxy syndrome.
Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
June 2017
Article Synopsis
- Heterotaxy syndrome (HS) is a congenital disorder characterized by the abnormal placement of internal organs, often associated with cardiovascular and digestive system defects.
- A case study discusses a 13-year-old girl who developed diabetes mellitus due to dorsal pancreatic agenesis, along with HS manifesting as a double-outlet right ventricle, pulmonary stenosis, and intestinal malrotation.
- The girl's condition was effectively managed with timely diagnosis and insulin treatment, leading to improved blood sugar control.