• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제58권3호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2015

Relative to a fetus of the same gestational age, very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are more likely to be underfed and to undergo growth restriction during their early hospital stay. The current trend towards "early and aggressive" nutritional strategies in VLBW infants aims to overcome the early nutritional deficiency and thereby boost postnatal catch-up growth, simultaneously improving long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Although the minimum starting amino acid (AA) dose to prevent negative nitrogen balance is well established, the upper limit and the rate of increase of early AA doses are controversial. Most randomized controlled trials show that early and high-dose (target, 3.5 to 4.9 g/kg/day) AA regimens, with or without high nonprotein calories, do not improve long-term growth and neurodevelopment. High-dose AA supplementation may lead to early metabolic disturbances and excessive or disproportionate plasma AA levels, particularly in infants of very low gestational age. Further large studies are needed to clarify the optimal strategy for early administration of parenteral AA doses in VLBW infants.

• 한국수의병리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수의병리학회 2000년도 추계학술대회 및 정기총회
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• pp.20-20
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• 2000

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate of influence of gestational age at exposure on the prenatal effects of gamma-radiation. Pregnant ICR mice were exposed to single dose of 2.0 Gy gamma-radiation at gestation days from 2.5 to 15.5 days post-coitus. The animals were sacrificed on day 18 of gestation and the fetuses were examined for mortality, growth retardation, change in head size and any other morphological abnormalities. The only demonstrable effect of irradiation during the pre-implantation period was an increase in prenatal mortality. (omitted)

• 한국시스템다이내믹스연구
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.5-31
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• 2010

The purpose of this study is to develop a system dynamics model for growth prediction of low birth weight infants(LBWIs) based on nutrition. This growth prediction model consists of 9 modules; body weight, height, carbohydrate, protein, lipid, micronutrient, water, activity and energy module. The results of the model simulation match well with the percentiles of weights and heights of the Korean infants, also with the growth records of 55 LBWIs, under 37 weeks of gestational age, whose weights are appropriate for their gestational age. This model can be used to understand the current growth mode of LBWIs, predict the future growth of LBWIs, and be utilized as a tool for controlling the nutrient intake for the optimal growth of LBWIs in actual practice.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 1983

The purpose of the present study is to determine variations in synthesis of DNA in the nuclei of various elements of the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) placenta with increasing gestational age from the eighth day post coitus to parturition. The method employed for such determination was autoradiography following injection of pregnant animals with tritiated thymidine. From the results reported, the following points are concluded. The mitotic activities of the endodermal cells of the visceral yolk sac and of the parietal yolk sac, the trophoblastic cells of the labyrinth and the trophospongium and the giant cells were decreased with increasing gestational age, The placentation was nearly completed by day 13 of pregnancy and the increase in size of labyrinth was by appositional growth from the trophospongial cells. It was considered that the inner trophoblastic cells in the vicinity of the fetal blood vessels were originated from the pure chorion. The interrelation among the various cells and the polyploidal giant cells in the placenta were discussed.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.383-392
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• 1997

미숙아를 포함한 신생아에서의 재태 연령에 따른 골밀도의 차이를 관찰하여 향후 대사성 골질환의 진단을 기초 자료로 삼기 위하여, 1995년 3월 1일부터 1997년 2월 28일까지 영남대학교 의과대학 부속병원에서 출생한 신생아 중 자궁내 성장 발육 이상 소견이 없고, 생후 1주일이내에 골밀도 측정이 가능하였던 53명을 대상으로 이중에너지 X-선 흡수계측법 (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, DXA, X-R 26, Norland, U.S.A.)을 사용하여 생후 1주일내의 요추에서의 골밀도를 측정하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 골밀도는 성별에 따른 차이는 없었고, 재태 연령군별 골밀도는 재태 연령 28-30주군의 $0.149{\pm}0.009g/cm^2$에서부터 39-41주군의 $0.229{\pm}0.034g/cm^2$까지 재태 연령의 증가에 따라 함께 증가를 보여 33-34주군과 35 - 36주군 사이를 제외한 재태 연령군별 골밀도는 유의한 차이를 보였으며 (p<0.05), 재태 연령이 28주 3일에서 41주 3일로 증가함에 따라 골밀도는 직선적인 상관관계를 나타내었다 ($Y=7.5{\times}10^{-3}X-0.082$, r=0.7018, p<0.001). 2. 출생체중별 골밀도는 1,000-1,499그람군의 골밀도는 $0.158{\pm}0.020g/cm^2$을 나타내었고, 3,500-4,000그람군의 골밀도는 $0.251{\pm}0.021g/cm^2$를 나타내어 출생 체중군별 골밀도는 1,000-1,499그람군과 1,500-1,999그람군 사이를 제외한 모든 체중군별로 유의한 차이를 나타내었다 (p<0.05). 출생체중이 1,250그람으로부터 3,880그람까지 증가하는데 따라 골밀도는 유의하게 증가하며 직선적인 상관관계를 나타내었다 ($Y=3.9{\times}10^{-5}X+0.093$, r=0.7296, p<0.001). 재태연령이 증가할수록, 출생체중이 증가할수록 골밀도가 증가하는 것을 관찰하였으며, 이는 향후 미숙아를 포함하는 신생아에 대한 골밀도 변화를 관찰하는 기초 자료가 될 수 있다고 생각된다.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.71-75
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• 2011

임신성 당뇨 및 조기양막파수를 보인 산모의, 다른 산전 병력 없이 과체중아로 태어난 생후 17일된 남아에서, 분만성 상완 신경총 손상, 선천성근성사경 및 구개열의 병발이 진단 되었다. 동시에 세 질환의 병발이 단순 병발일 수 있으나, 세 질환을 동시에 유발할 수 있는 병인에 의한 것일 수 있으므로, 증례의 분석을 통하여 어머니의 임신성 당뇨에 의하여 이 세 질환의 발생이 가능할 것으로 가정하였다. 모체의고혈당증은 주로 신경능선 조직에서 발생하는 태아구조에 영향을 주는 것으로 알려져 있고, 신경능선 조직에서 분화하는 조직들 중 하나인 구개골의 형성에 영향을 주어 구개열의 발생이 가능할 것으로 보이며, 임신성 당뇨에서 과체중아의 출생 빈도가 증가하므로, 이와 관련된 분만 손상 중 분만성 상완 신경총 손상 및 선천성근성사경의 발생이 가능할 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 임신성 당뇨가 있는 산모의 태아에서 구개열등의 선천성 기형의 위험성이 높으므로 산전 검사 시 유의해야하며, 과체중아에서 분만성 상완 신경총 손상과 선천성근성사경의 위험성이 높으므로 이에 대한 주의와 확인이 필요할 것으로 판단된다. 그러나, 분만성 상완 신경총 손상, 선천성근성사경 및 구개열의 병발이 산모의 임신성 당뇨와 연관된 합병증일 수 있다는 것을 증명하기 위하여 향후 더 많은 증례를 통한 심화된 연구가 필요하다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.5-11
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• 2008

Serial ultrasonographic examinations were daily performed from 15 days after ovulation until parturition to determine the time of first detection and ultrasonographic appearance of the fetal and extra-fetal structures in pregnant 10 Maltese, 10 Yorkshire Terrier, 15 Shih-tzu, and 10 Miniature Schnauzer bitches, respectively. Gestational age was timed from the day of ovulation (day 0), which was estimated to occur when plasma progesterone concentration was first increased above 4.0ng/ml. The gestational length was $63.4{\sim}63.6$ (range: $61{\sim}65$) days and the geatational length was no statistically significant difference among bitches (p>0.05). The initial detection of the extra-fetal structures were; gestational sac at days $18.9{\sim}19.5\;(17{\sim}22)$, zonary placenta at days $24.6{\sim}25.5\;(23{\sim}28)$, yolk sac membrane at days $24.6{\sim}25.5\;(23{\sim}27)$, yolk sac tubular shape at days $26.1{\sim}26.3\;(24{\sim}28)$, and amniotic membrane at days $26.1{\sim}28.2\;(24{\sim}31)$, respectively. The time of the first detection of the extra-fetal structures were no statistically significant difference among bitches (p>0.05). The initial detection of the fetal structures were; embryo initial detection at days $22.5{\sim}22.9\;(21{\sim}24)$, heartbeat at days $23.2{\sim}23.8\;(21{\sim}25)$, embryo bipolar shape $27.6{\sim}28.9\;(26{\sim}30)$, fetal movement at days $31.9{\sim}32.8\;(27{\sim}34)$, limb buds at days $29.1{\sim}30.7\;(27{\sim}33)$, stomach at days $31.1{\sim}33.1\;(29{\sim}34)$, urinary bladder at days $32.4{\sim}33.2\;(29{\sim}35)$, skeleton at days $34.7{\sim}35.9\;(34{\sim}39)$, and kidney at days $42.1{\sim}44.7\;(41{\sim}48)$, respectively. The the time of the first detection of the fetal structures were no statistically significant difference among bitches (p>0.05). These results indicate the evaluation of the time of first detection and ultrasonographic characteristics of the gestational structures might be useful for pregnancy diagnosis, estimating fetal age, embryonic resorption, fetal monster, abnormal fetal growth and fetal viability, respectively.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.515-518
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• 2003

Six mature purebred Angus cows ($3.5{\pm}1.5$ years of age, $631.36{\pm}8.63kg$), three pregnant ($250{\pm}7$ days pregnant) and three non-pregnant and eight mature Suffolk ewes ($5{\pm}1.2$ years of age, $68.18{\pm}2.3kg$) four pregnant $115{\pm}5$ days pregnant) and four nonpregnant were utilized in a five-day metabolic trial to determine the effects of gestational status (pregnant vs. non-pregnant) on apparent absorption and retention of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn). Animals were selected based on body weight, age, and gestational status, and randomly assigned to metabolic crates for total fecal and urine collection. Animals were allowed to acclimate to their new environment for seven days. Pregnant and non-pregnant cows and ewes were then paired (within a species) by body weight and pair-fed throughout the 5 day collection period. Copper and Zn intakes were similar for pregnant and non-pregnant animals within a species. Apparent absorption of Cu (p<0.06) and Zn (p<0.04) were higher in pregnant cows relative to non-pregnant cows. Pregnant cows also had a higher apparent retention of Cu (p<0.05) and Zn (p<0.06) relative to non-pregnant cows. Pregnant ewes had a higher (p<0.01) apparent absorption and retention of Zn compared to non-pregnant ewes. However, apparent absorption and retention of Cu were similar for pregnant and non-pregnant ewes. These data indicate that certain physiological and/or metabolic parameters are altered in pregnant cows and ewes consuming an alfalfa-based diet that enhance the apparent absorption and retention of certain trace minerals.

• 기본간호학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.510-519
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• 2006

Purpose: To develop and validate a scale suitable and efficient scale for use in clinical practice as to assess pain in premature infants. Method: Pain indicators identified by observation of preform infants. A cohort of preform infants was studied prospectively to determine the construct validity, inter-rater reliability, and internal consistency of the scale. The PIPS uses four indicators of pain: corrected gestational age, heart rate, oxygen saturation, behavioral state. The validation study included 45 premature infants with gestational age of 37 weeks or less. Results: The inter-rater reliability of the PIPS was acceptable, with Pearson correlations ranging from.720 to.970. Internal consistency was high: Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from.551 to.653. There was a strong correlation between the PIPS and PIPP scores (each researcher's r=.743, each indicator's r=.914). Although gestational age showed no association between these factors and the sum, the other variables were positively associated with the sum. Time needed to calculate PIPS scores is was less than Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) scores(p<.000). Conclusion: The validation data suggest that the PIPS is appropriate and efficient for assessing pain in premature infants. Further studies are required about to determine appropriate interventions for each pain score on the PIPS.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.102-108
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• 2018

Purpose: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is rare but potentially fatal. The overall outcome is highly variable. This study aimed to identify a simple and dynamic parameter that helps predict the mortality of CDH patients in real time, without invasive tests. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 59 CDH cases. Maternal and fetal information included the gestational age at diagnosis, site of defect, presence of liver herniation, and lung-to-head ratio (LHR) at 20 to 29 weeks of gestational age. Information regarding postnatal treatment, including the number of days until surgery, the need for inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and survival, was collected. The highest respiratory severity score (RSS) within 24 hours after birth was also calculated. Results: Statistical analysis showed that a younger gestational age at the initial diagnosis (P<0.001), a lower LHR (P=0.001), and the presence of liver herniation (P=0.003) were prenatal risk factors for CDH mortality. The RSS and use of iNO and ECMO were significant factors affecting survival. In the multivariate analysis, the only remaining significant risk factor was the highest preoperative RSS within 24 hours after birth (P=0.002). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.9375, with a sensitivity of 91.67% and specificity of 83.87% at the RSS cut-off value of 5.2. The positive and negative predictive values were 82.14% and 92.86%, respectively. Conclusion: Using the RSS as a prognostic predictor with simple calculations will help clinicians plan CDH management.