• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2020

Objective: To investigate the effects of low-dose trace mineral proteinates on reproductive performance, mineral status, milk immunoglobulin contents and fecal mineral excretion of sows. Methods: Eighty crossbred sows (Landrace×Large White) were randomly allocated to two groups in a 135-day trail, from breeding through 21 d postpartum. The two treatments were inorganic trace minerals (ITM): a basal diet+inorganic iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) at 90, 15, 25 and 90 mg/kg, respectively and organic trace minerals (OTM): a basal diet+proteinates of Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn at 72, 12, 20, and 72 mg/kg, respectively. Results: Compared with ITM, OTM significantly increased (p<0.05) the number of piglets with birthweight >1 kg, the litter weaning weight, and milk Fe, Cu contents. No significant differences (p>0.05) were observed on sow hair mineral contents or immunoglobulin M (IgM), IgG, and IgA contents in colostrum and milk. In comparsion to ITM, OTM decreased fecal Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn contents of gestating sows (p<0.01) and Fe, Mn, and Zn in lactating sows (p<0.01). Conclusion: These results indicate that low-dose mineral proteinates can increase the number of piglets with birthweight >1 kg, the litter weaning weight and certain milk mineral concentrations while reducing fecal mineral excretion.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.93-106
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• 2004

Objective : The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of oriental medical treatments for neonates in the Postpartum care center. Methods : This clinical study was carried out with the 186 neonates who admitted to the Postpartum Care Center of Conmaul Oriental Medicine Hospital, from November, 2003 to May, 2004. The data of sex, delivery method, gestation age, birthweight, symptoms, herbal prescription, improved condition and other treatments was collected via the medical charts. Results : Among 186 newborn babies, 48 cases had diarrhea. We used Gwakhyangjeonggi-san for 31 cases, Bulwhangumjeongnggi-san for 5 cases, compound prescription of the two for 8 cases. The effect of treatment was excellent for 25 cases, good for 11 cases, not good for 8 cases. In fever, there were 39 cases. We used Gwakhyangjeonggi-san and venesection of blood for 17 cases, only venesection of blood for 20 cases, and only Gwakhyangjeongg-isan for 3 cases. The effect of treatment was excellent for 37 cases, good for 3 cases. In cold, there were 4 cases. We used Samsoum for 1 case, Socheongryong-tang for 3 cases. The effect of treatment was excellent for 2 cases, good for 1 case, not good for 1 case. Conclusions : This study shows oriental medical treatments like acupucture, herbal medicine, and venesection of blood for neonates have significant effects. we will need further prospective studies about effects of these oriental medical treatments.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제54권9호
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• pp.368-372
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• 2011

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most critical morbidities in preterm infants. The incidence of NEC is 7% in very-low-birthweight infants, and its mortality is 15 to 30%. Infants who survive NEC have various complications, such as nosocomial infection, malnutrition, growth failure, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy of prematurity, and neurodevelopmental delays. The most important etiology in the pathogenesis of NEC is structural and immunological intestinal immaturity. In preterm infants with immature gastrointestinal tracts, development of NEC may be associated with a variety of factors, such as colonization with pathogenic bacteria, secondary ischemia, genetic polymorphisms conferring NEC susceptibility, anemia with red blood cell transfusion, and sensitization to cow milk proteins. To date, a variety of preventive strategies has been accepted or attempted in clinical practice with regard to the pathogenesis of NEC. These strategies include the use of breast feeding, various feeding strategies, probiotics, prebiotics, glutamine and arginine, and lactoferrin. There is substantial evidence for the efficacy of breast feeding and the use of probiotics in infants with birth weights above 1,000 g, and these strategies are commonly used in clinical practice. Other preventive strategies, however, require further research to establish their effect on NEC.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.339-346
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was performed to explore the weight variations in high-risk term newborns hospitalized during the early postnatal period. Methods: A retrospective explorative study was performed with 64 term newborns who were hospitalized in the NICU after birth. Data on daily weight, birth information, and clinical features such as phototherapy, placements, nutritional status were reviewed through medical records for 14 days of life. General Linear Model, GLM was applied to analyze the weight variation by clinical features of these high-risk term newborns for 14 days of life. Results: Newborns at 40 weeks of gestation showed little weight loss during the few days after birth then steadily gained weight to 7.6% at the 14th day. Infants born at 37-39 gestation showed little weight gain for 14 days though the weight loss itself was not apparent. As well, return to birthweight was not observed in newborns with phototherapy, infants placed on a warmer or infants having gastrointestinal dysfunction for 14 days of life. Conclusion: Even for term newborns, physiologic weight loss may not be warranted even if newborn is born at less than 40 week of gestation, or with high-risk conditions that warrant admission to NICU.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.348-356
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• 2023

Objectives: We investigated trends in the incidence rate of macrosomia and its association with parental nationalities using Vital Statistics data in Japan. Methods: We used singleton birth data every 5 years from 1995 to 2020. The incidence rate of macrosomia was calculated according to specific attributes (maternal age, infant's sex, parental nationalities, parity, and household occupation) over time (years). In addition, a log-binomial model was used to investigate the relationship between the incidence of macrosomia and the attributes. This study compared Korea, China, the Philippines, Brazil, and other countries with Japan in terms of parental nationalities. "Other countries" indicates countries except for Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines, and Brazil. Results: The study included 6 180 787 births. The rate of macrosomia in Japan decreased from 1.43% in 1995 to 0.88% in 2020, and the decrease was observed across all parental nationalities. The rates for Japanese parents were the lowest values among parental nationalities during the timespan investigated. Multivariate regression analysis showed that mothers from Korea, China, the Philippines, Brazil, and other countries had a significantly higher risk of macrosomia than those from Japan (risk ratio, 1.91, 2.82, 1.59, 1.74, and 1.64, respectively). Furthermore, fathers from China, the Philippines, Brazil, and other countries had a significantly higher risk of macrosomia than those from Japan (risk ratio, 1.66, 1.38, 1.88, and 3.02, respectively). Conclusions: The rate of macrosomia decreased from 1995 to 2020 in Japan for parents of all nationalities, and the risk of macrosomia incidence was associated with parental nationality.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2002

The effects of housing and nutrition on the performance of growing gilts of the Nepalese Pakhribas breed were investigated. A total of 36 pigs were allocated according to a factorial design with 3 levels of nutrition, provided to achieve a target growth rate of 200, 300 or 400 g/day, and two types of housing, traditional or improved. The growth rate and body composition were monitored during the growing period and subsequent pregnancy. There was a significantly higher growth rate (p<0.01), greater $P_2$ backfat thickness (p<0.01), and greater eye muscle depth (p<0.01) at service in pigs given the higher level of nutrition. Similarly, there was a significantly higher growth rate (p<0.05), and greater eye muscle depth (p<0.10) with improved housing but no significant difference in $P_2$ backfat thickness. The conception rate was 90% at first service, with no difference between treatments. Gilts from the high plane of rearing produced a mean litter size of one piglet greater than those on the low plane, but this was not significant with the limited numbers. However, both improved plane of nutrition and reduced climatic penalty by improving housing resulted in increased birthweight of piglets (p<0.05). It is concluded that improvement in housing can give benefits equivalent to at least a 7% improvement in efficiency of feed use under traditional Nepalese circumstances for pig rearing.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.1010-1021
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• 2023

Objective: Growth performance and growth-related traits have a crucial role in livestock due to their influence on productivity. This genome-wide association study (GWAS) in Pakistani dromedary camels was conducted to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with growth at specific camel ages, and for selected SNPs, to investigate in detail how their effects change with increasing camel age. This is the first GWAS conducted on dromedary camels in this region. Methods: Two Pakistani breeds, Marecha and Lassi, were selected for this study. A genotyping-by-sequencing method was used, and a total of 65,644 SNPs were identified. For GWAS, weight records data with several body weight traits, namely, birthweight, weaning weight, and weights of camels at 1, 2, 4, and 6 years of age were analysed by using model-based growth curve analysis. Age-specific weight data were analysed with a linear mixed model that included fixed effects of SNP genotype as well as sex. Results: Based on the q-value method for false discovery control, for Marecha camels, five SNPs at q<0.01 and 96 at q<0.05 were significantly associated with the weight traits considered, while three (q<0.01) and seven (q<0.05) SNP associations were identified for Lassi camels. Several candidate genes harbouring these SNP were discovered. Conclusion: These results will help to better understand the genetic architecture of growth including how these genes are expressed at different phases of their life. This will serve to lay the foundations for applied breeding programs of camels by allowing the genetic selection of superior animals.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.159-176
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• 1998

In effort to conduct comparative study on the caregiving environment of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU) in both U. S and Korea, this study was been conducted first in the U.S. Purpose : The purpose of this study is to identify the physical environment and direct caregiving practices to lowbirth weight infants in NICU in the US. It also aims to examine the NICU outcome status and behavioral reponses of lowbirth weight infants. Methods : A study design using descriptive and inferential statistics was been conducted through an observational, field method. A sample of 15 preform infants admitted to NICU were recruited for the study. The subjects were those with birth weight between 1,000 gm to 1,500 gm, born at the gestation period of 27 to 33 weeks, and without any chromosomal or other genetic anomalies, major congenital infections, or maternal illness. Thirty minutes observation(three times of ten minutes of continuous observation)of the infant's behavior and physiological status, and an four-hour observation of the physical environment and direct care giving procedures were been conducted on the 3rd and 10th day after birth, and on the day of discharge from the NICU or at 34weeks postconception. The data to be collected were in four areas : the demograghic characteristics of the infants, the physical environment and care giving procedures, the frequency of the infant's designated behavior and physiological response, and NICU outcome variables. A descriptive analysis and Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson r were been applied according to variable characteristics. Results : 1. Mother's mean age was 29.47. The sample consisted of 6 males and 9 females. Mean gestational ages were 29.17 weeks. Mean birth weight was 1236.33g. Mean Apgar scores at one minute were 6.6, and 7.8 at five minutes. 2. The location for the incubator was in the distance from the light, X-ray screens and nursing station, in proximity to side-lamp, telephone and faucet on the third day after birth. The location for the incubator was in the distance from the light and radio on the tenth day and in proximity to nursing station on the day of dischage from the NICU or at 34weeks postconception. 3. Nesting was the most applying aids to the infants. And foot roll, shielding and plastic frame were frequently using by nurses for facilitating well modulated restful posture. 4. There were statistically significant changes in the patterns of physical environment included locating the infant's incubator and bedding, specific aids to self regulation on the 3rd and 10th day after birth, and on the day of discharge from the NICU or at 34weeks postconception. 5. Statistically significant changes were not appeared in the patterns of direct caregiving procedure to the infants included stress inducing or reducing manipulations on the 3rd and 10th day after birth, and on the day of discharge from the NICU or at 34weeks postconception. 6. The stress response of the infants in NICU were significantly reduced as the infants grow older. 7. There were not statistically significant correlation between the physical envronment and the stress responses of the infants in NICU. 8. There were statistically significant correlation between the direct caregiving procedure to the infants and the stress response of the infants in NICU in the second and third observation on the day three. 9. Average weight gain per day from birth to discharge was 38.73g, number of days in the hospital was 42.60, number of days before bottle feeding was 3.6. Postconception age starting bottle feed ing was 31/sup +5/ weeks. Number of days on mechanical ventilator was average 7.64, 11.42 was an average number of days of oxygen need. Conclusion : It, thus, appears that to minimize the sensorymotor stimulation for the low birthweight preterm infant in NICU, manipulation of care giving practices to the babies whatever the stress inducing or reducing procedures, have to be limited in the immediate early stage after birth. And it needed to be reexamine to identify the appropriate and specific physical environment and the patterns of direct caregiving to the low birthweight preform infant as the infants grow older in NICU.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권10호
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• pp.1592-1599
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• 2013

본 연구는 학령기아동의 저체중 현황 및 관련요인을 살펴보기 위하여 대구지역 초등학교 5, 6학년을 대상으로 저체중군 86명과 정상체중군 407명의 식습관, 건강상태, 자아체형 인식 및 체중조절의지, 영양소 섭취수준과 출생 시 정보를 수집하여 비교 분석하였다. 그 결과를 요약하면 첫째, 저체중군 비율의 66.3%가 여학생으로 남학생에 비해 유의적으로 높았고, 저체중 자녀를 둔 아버지의 신장은 정상체중군과 비교하여 약 1.8 cm 정도 더 큰 것으로 관찰되었다. 둘째, 저체중군이 정상체중군보다 최근 1년간 병원진료 및 감기증상 빈도가 유의적으로 더 높았고, 특히 저체중군에서 월 1회이상 병원진료를 경험한 비율은 14.5%로, 정상체중군 5.5%에 비해 약 9% 높은 수준을 보였다. 셋째, 저체중 남학생은 본인 체형에 대하여 비교적 정확하게 인식하고 있는 반면, 정상체중 남학생은 본인 체형에 대해 실제 체형보다 왜소하다고 평가하는 비율이 36.6%를 차지하였다. 저체중 여학생의 경우 33.3%는 본인이 마른 체형임에도 불구하고 보통체중 혹은 과체중이라고 응답하는 등 잘못된 체형 인식 수준이 비교적 높은 경향을 보였다. 넷째, 저체중 여학생은 현재 자신의 체중을 그대로 유지하거나 더 줄이려고 노력하는 비율이 31.6%였고, 정상체중 여학생의 35.5%가 정상체중임에도 체중을 더 줄이기 위하여 노력한다고 응답하였다. 다섯째, 한국인 영양섭취기준 대비 영양소 섭취비율을 남녀별 체중군에 따라 비교한 결과, 단백질은 두 체중군 모두 권장량보다 2배 가량 높은 섭취비율을 보였으나 정상체중군이 저체중군에 비해 유의적으로 더 많이 섭취하고 있었으며, 그 차이는 남학생에게서 더 두드러졌다. 반면 식이섬유, 칼슘, 칼륨, 엽산은 두 체중군에서 권장량보다 낮은 섭취수준을 보였다. 여섯째, 출생체중과 현재체중, 현재신장, 현재 Rohrer's index 간의 상관관계를 분석한 결과, 여학생의 출생체중은 현재체중과 현재신장에서 유의적인 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 위에 제시한 것과 같이 본 연구에서는 저체중 아동의 건강상 문제에 대한 가능성, 여학생의 왜곡된 자아체형인식 및 체중조절의지, 그리고 출생 시 체중과 현재 체중과의 연관성을 제시하였다. 따라서 이러한 결과를 토대로 가정과 학교에서 학령기 아동의 저체중 문제를 해소할 수 있는 지속적이고 다각적인 노력이 필요하다.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2000

서 론 : 신이식을 받은 산모들은 이식 후 면역억제제 사용과 더불어 고혈압, 임신중독증, 감염등이 동반되어 임신의 고위험군으로 알려져 왔으며, 일반 임산부보다 태아 발육 부전 및 저체중아의 출산 확률이 높은 것으로 알려져 있으나 이러한 산모로부터 출생한 환아들의 출생시의 상태 및 그후의 성장 발육 상태에 대한 연구가 거의 없으므로, 본 연구는 신이식 산모로부터 출생한 소아의 평가와 그후의 성장 상태를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 1999년 6월까지 연세의료원에서 신이식을 받은 총 1822명중 여자가 561명이었으며 그중 54명이 임신하였다. 그중 출산한 산모 28명 및 이들에서 태어난 환아 29명(남아 16명, 여아 13명)을 대상으로 하여 산모의 임신시 연령, 이식후 임신까지의 기간 및 병력, 임신에 따른 신기능의 변화, 임신중의 합병증의 발생 빈도 등에 대해 후향적 연구를 시행하였고, 이 산모들로부터 출생한 소아의 출생시의 상태 평가 및 현재 성장과 발육 상태등을 조사하였다. 결 과 :산모의 신이식 시행 당시 평균나이는 $27.7{\pm}5.6$세였고, 출산당시 평균나이는 $30.3{\pm}3.8$세로 이식후 임신까지의 평균기간은 $35.9{\pm}23.2$개월 이었다. 신 이식을 받은 산모들은 모두 면역억제제 치료중이 있으며, 임신전부터 15명($52\%$)은 혈압약을 복용하고 있었으며 임신중에는 14명($48\%$)이 복용하였다. 임신 3기경 12명($41\%$)의 산모에서 임신 중독증이 동반되었다. 이외 임신기간중 14명($48\%$)에서 요로감염, 1명에서 양수 과소증이 있었다. 산모의 임신 전$\cdot$후의 평균 혈청 Cr치는 의미있는 변화는 없었다. 대상아의 평균 재태연령은 $36.3{\pm}3.0$주, 출생시 체중은 $2230{\pm}600gm$, 신장은 $45.1{\pm}3.6cm$, 두위는 $31.38{\pm}2.62cm$이었다. 출생당시 전체 환아중 14명($48\%$)이 자궁내 발육 지연이었고, 저출생 체중아는 18명($62\%$), 극소 저출생 체중아는 2명($7\%$)이었으며, 37주 미만의 미숙아는 15명($52\%$)이었다. 대상아의 현재 연령에서 평균 신장 표준편차 점수(Height SDS)는 $0.29{\pm}0.91$이었고, 평균 체중 표준편차 점수는 $0.62{\pm}1.34$이었다. 각 연령군에서 Height SDS가 -1.5이하인 저신장의 경우가 연령이 1세인 환아에서 1명 나타났으며, 대부분 현재 연령에서 정상범위에 속하였다. 대상아의 병력상 1명에서 소변 검사상 잠혈이 발견되어 신조직 검사를 시행하여 양성 재발성 혈뇨로, 다른 1명은 결절성 경화증으로 외래 추적 관찰중이며, 1명은 생후 50일째 패혈증으로 사망하였다. 결 론 : 출생시 저체중아의 발생율이 $62\%$로 높았으며 조산율도 $52\%$로 높았으나 유산율에 있어 인공유산을 제외한 경우 자연 유산이 $5.6\%$로 낮은 빈도를 보였다. 본 연구의 결과는 이들 산모로부터 태어난 환아를 현재 연령에서 신장분포를 평가하였을 때 $96\%$가 정상범위로 정상적인 성장 형태를 취하고 있었고 1명만이 저신장 소견을 보였다. 저신장을 보였던 1명은 현재 나이가 1세이므로 추후 저신장증 여부는 추후 관찰이 필요할 것으로 생각된다. 이로 미루어 철저한 건강관리와 산전관리가 이루어진다면 성공적인 임신이 가능하며 조산 및 저체중아 일 빈도는 높으나 일단 출생 후 추척 관찰한 결과 정상 산모로부터 태어난 아이와 차이 없이 정상 성장, 발육이 가능하다고 사료된다.