Yonsei medical journal
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Cefaclor is widely prescribed for various infectious diseases. As its consumption increases, the number of hypersensitivity reactions to cefaclor has increased. This study aimed to evaluate the immunologic findings of immediate hypersensitivity to cefaclor. ⋯ The most common manifestation of immediate hypersensitivity to cefaclor was anaphylaxis, most of which was mediated by IgE; however, a non-IgE mediated direct basophil activation mechanism was suggested in a subset of anaphylaxis patients.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2014
Comparative StudyA comparison of receptive-expressive language profiles between toddlers with autism spectrum disorder and developmental language delay.
It is well known that expressive language impairment is commonly less severe than receptive language impairment in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, this result is based on experiments in Western countries with Western language scales. This study tries to find whether the result above is applicable for toddlers in a non-Western country; more specifically, in Korea with non-Western language scales. ⋯ These findings suggest that receptive-expressive language characteristics in ASD at earlier age could be useful in the early detection of ASD.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2014
Underweight body mass index as a predictive factor for surgical site infections after laparoscopic appendectomy.
Analyses of risk factors associated with surgical site infections (SSIs) after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) have been limited. Especially, the association of an underweight body mass index (BMI) with SSIs has not been clearly defined. This study aimed to identify the impact of underweight BMI in predicting SSIs after LA. ⋯ This study demonstrated underweight BMI as being associated with SSIs after LA. Surgeons should be more cautious to prevent SSIs in patients that are underweight when performing LA.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2014
Feasibility of the short hospital stays after laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of short hospital stays after laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis. ⋯ Patients that undergo laparoscopic appendectomy due to uncomplicated appendicitis may be safely discharged within 48 hours. Further study should be conducted to determine the optimal length of hospital stay after laparoscopic appendectomy to reduce hospital costs.
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Yonsei medical journal · Nov 2014
Psychological problems and clinical outcomes of children with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
Our purpose was to investigate psychological problems and clinical outcomes in children with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). ⋯ The outcomes of PNES in children are much better than those in adults, despite a high rate of psychological comorbidities.