Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science

Review article

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Essential micronutrients in children and adolescents with a focus on growth and development: a narrative review: Sukjin Hong; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2025;42:25. Published online February 1, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2025.42.25

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This comprehensive review examines the crucial role of micronutrients in the health of children and adolescents, focusing on their growth and development. Micronutrients, including vitamins and trace elements, are essential for various biochemical processes and biological functions. We explored the roles, assessment methods, deficiency patterns, and intervention strategies for six essential micronutrients: iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, iodine, and folate. These nutrients were selected based on their fundamental importance in pediatric development. By analyzing the current literature from PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases, we synthesized findings regarding the impact of these micronutrients on health outcomes in children and adolescents, examining both regional and global prevalence data, with particular attention paid to Korean population data. This review provides evidence-based insights into the assessment and management of micronutrient status in children and adolescents and offers recommendations for clinical practice.

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Focused Review article

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
What is the disease burden from childhood and adolescent obesity?: a narrative review: Eun Byoul Lee; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2024;41(3):150-157. Published online June 27, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2024.00360

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The prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has increased and exacerbated during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, both in Korea and globally. Childhood and adolescent obesity poses significant risks for premature morbidity and mortality. The development of serious comorbidities depends not only on the duration of obesity but also on the age of onset. Obesity in children and adolescents affects almost all organ systems, including the endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, reproductive, nervous, and immune systems. Obesity in children and adolescents affects growth, cognitive function, and psychosocial interactions during development, in addition to aggravating known adult comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and cancer. Childhood and adolescent obesity are highly associated with increased cardiometabolic risk factors and prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in later life can be considerably decreased by even a small weight loss before the onset of puberty. Childhood and adolescent obesity is a disease that requires treatment and is associated with many comorbidities and disease burdens. Therefore, early detection and therapeutic intervention are crucial.

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Review article

Neurology
Pediatric headache: a narrative review: Saeyoon Kim; J Yeungnam Med Sci. 2022;39(4):278-284. Published online September 14, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2022.00528

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Headache is one of the most common neurological disorders in children and adults and can cause significant distress and disability in children and their families. The spectrum of pediatric headaches is broad, and the underlying etiology is variable. The symptoms and phenotypes of headaches in children may differ slightly from those in adults. It is important to have a good understanding of headaches in children and to distinguish between primary and secondary headaches through appropriate history assessment and neurological examination. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate drug selection are helpful for effective treatment. This article reviews headaches in children and adolescents, focusing on approaches for diagnosis and management.

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Case report

Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine
Successful laparoscopic surgery of accessory cavitated uterine mass in young women with severe dysmenorrhea: Joon Cheol Park, Dong Ja Kim; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2021;38(3):235-239. Published online September 18, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2020.00696

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Accessory cavitated uterine mass (ACUM) is a rare and unique condition seen in young women. We report cases of ACUMs in two patients, a 14-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman, both with complaints of severe dysmenorrhea that had started at menarche and had progressively worsened since. A large cystic lesion was localized in the anterolateral wall of the myometrium separate from the endometrium, which was difficult to distinguish from congenital uterine anomalies. Laparoscopic excision of the ACUMs was successful and completely resolved the dysmenorrhea. Early investigation of severe dysmenorrhea in young women can provide appropriate management and relieve symptoms.

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Original Article

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Study on Perception of Their Body Image and Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescent in Ulsan.: Chan Eui Hong, Sung Wan Hong, Chul Zoo Jung, Dong Jin Lee, Kwang Hae Choi; Yeungnam Univ J Med. 2008;25(2):92-101. Published online December 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.2008.25.2.92

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BACKGROUND
In this study, we examined body image perception and dissatisfaction with weight and height in children and adolescents, according to age and body mass index. Additionally, we compared our findings with those of previous studies concerning eating disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In July and August 2008, 1,501 students were sampled from elementary, middle, and high schools in Ulsan and assessed using self-completion questionnaires. We used the Korean version of the Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26) to screen for eating risk groups. Participants were stratified by grade, gender, and body mass index. RESULTS: 1) Dissatisfaction with height, weight, and body image was greater in the older group. 2) Dissatisfaction with weight and body image was greater in the heavier group. 3) EAT-26 scores and the number of individuals at high risk for eating disorders were higher in the female group than in the male group. CONCLUSION: The EAT-26 score in this study was similar to those found in previous Western studies. 2) There were a number of high-risk individuals in the female group, with a tendency toward earlier presentation. Continuous health management and prevention programs are required.

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