Publications by authors named "Young Suh Kim"
In children with concomitant food allergy and atopic dermatitis (AD), uncovering the causative food allergen is more arduous. We evaluated the basophil activation test (BAT) for its diagnostic value in children, including those with AD, for milk or egg allergy. We simultaneously measured serum-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels and performed BATs for cow's milk and egg white.
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- The study aimed to evaluate indices for assessing lung function in infants with varying severity of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and to see if being small for gestational age (SGA) affects this function.
- Researchers analyzed data from 117 preterm infants through breathing tests and categorized them based on BPD severity and growth status.
- Findings indicated that the tidal breathing ratio was lower in those with severe BPD, suggesting t/t could be a meaningful measure, while SGA was linked to poorer pulmonary function based on t/t values.
Background: The number of children using home mechanical ventilation (HMV) has increased markedly in Europe and North America, but little is known about the situation in Korea. We described the clinical characteristics of children using HMV and investigated the current situation of HMV utilization in children.
Methods: Data on HMV prescriptions in year 2016 for children under the age of 19 was retrieved from the National Health Insurance Service for nationwide information.
Background: The rapid development in big data analytics and the data-rich environment of intensive care units together provide unprecedented opportunities for medical breakthroughs in the field of critical care. We developed and validated a machine learning-based model, the Pediatric Risk of Mortality Prediction Tool (PROMPT), for real-time prediction of all-cause mortality in pediatric intensive care units.
Methods: Utilizing two separate retrospective observational cohorts, we conducted model development and validation using a machine learning algorithm with a convolutional neural network.
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- Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease in children marked by irreversible airway dilation, with a study focusing on its causes and features in Korean kids from 2000 to 2017.
- Out of 387 cases, children were diagnosed at an average age of 9.2 years, predominantly boys, with respiratory infections being the leading cause (55.3%).
- The study highlights common symptoms like chronic cough and recurrent pneumonia, emphasizing the need for further research to improve management and outcomes for these patients.
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- This study investigates the role of serum albumin as a predictor of disease severity and mortality in pediatric ICU patients, contrasting it with other existing mortality indices.
- It analyzed medical records from 431 children admitted to the ICU, excluding those with certain conditions or early deaths, to assess albumin levels and their correlation with mortality rates and other health indicators.
- Findings indicate that children with low serum albumin (hypoalbuminemia) have significantly higher mortality rates and poorer health outcomes, suggesting it could serve as an important biomarker for poor prognosis in critically ill children.