pmcJ Korean Med SciJ Korean Med SciJKMSJournal of Korean Medical Science1011-89341598-6357The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
1165033010.3346/jkms.2024.39.e334EditorialIn This Issue on 16-December-2024https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2611-3399YooJin-HongEditor-in-Chief, Journal of Korean Medical ScienceDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.Address for Correspondence: Jin-Hong Yoo, MD, PhD. Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 327 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon 14647, Republic of Korea. editor.jkms@kams.or.kr16122024021220243948e334© 2024 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences.2024The Korean Academy of Medical Scienceshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.In this issue, 3 original articles have been published.
<ext-link xlink:href="https://jkms.org/DOIx.php?id=10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e307" ext-link-type="uri">1. Challenge of Precautionary Allergen Labeling for Ensuring the Safety of Children With Food Allergies.</ext-link>
Lee S, et al.
Precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) is mandatory in Korea. This study examined PAL use in baby food, finding it in 91.8% of products. ELISA tests showed only 16.67% of products were accurately labeled. Surveys from 207 guardians revealed dissatisfaction with current PAL, preferring 'allergen-free' statements. PAL was deemed excessive and ineffective for children's safety, necessitating revisions for a more evidence-based system. The study highlights the need for improved allergen labeling to better protect children with food allergies.
<ext-link xlink:href="https://jkms.org/DOIx.php?id=10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e301" ext-link-type="uri">2. Efficacy of Oral Sulfate Tablet and 2 L-Polyethylene Glycol With Ascorbic Acid for Bowel Preparation: A Prospective Randomized KASID Multicenter Trial.</ext-link>
Kim HG, et al.
This study compared oral sulfate tablets (OSTs) with 2 L-polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid (2 L-PEG/ASC) for bowel preparation in 211 adults undergoing colonoscopy. OSTs showed significantly higher bowel cleansing rates in the right, transverse, and left colon. Both groups had similar successful cleansing rates, but OSTs were better in taste, ease of consumption, and willingness to repeat the procedure. Adverse events were comparable between groups. OSTs were not inferior to 2 L-PEG/ASC and showed better tolerability for colonoscopy preparation.
<ext-link xlink:href="https://jkms.org/DOIx.php?id=10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e300" ext-link-type="uri">3. Enhancing the Survival of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Quality Improvement Initiative With a Multidisciplinary Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Team Approach.</ext-link>
Lee BS, et al.
This study evaluated the impact of a multidisciplinary ECMO team approach (META) on the survival rates of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and severe pulmonary hypertension. Reviewing medical records of 322 infants over 16 years, the study found that META significantly improved survival rates at NICU discharge from 66.3% to 82.9%. Key interventions included on-site ECMO management, venoarterial modality, and preplanned surgery. The survival rate for ECMO patients also improved from 21.1% to 56.7%, highlighting META's effectiveness in enhancing clinical outcomes.
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