Standardization Study for the Korean Version of Parenting Relationship Questionnaire-Children

Family and Environment Researc

Long-Term Changes in Refractive Error and Clinical Evaluation in Partially Accommodative Esotropia after Surgery

<div><p>We investigate the changes in refractive error and clinical evaluation in partially accommodative esotropia(PAET) after surgery. A total of 68 patients PAET who received at least 2 years of follow-up after surgery were enrolled in this study. We performed a retrospective study in patients who underwent unilateral or bilateral medial rectus recession for a non-accommodative component of PAET between January 2005 and March 2013. Patients were divided into groups according to the presence of dominancy (dominant, non-dominant, alternative eye), and presence of amblyopia (amblyopic, fellow, normal eye). Changes and changing pattern in SE refractive error were analyzed in all patients and compared between groups. Patients were divided into two groups, those weaned off of hyperopic glasses and those who continued using them, then factors that significantly influenced the continued use of glasses were analyzed. The changes and changing pattern in SE refractive error according to time after operation and presence of amblyopia or dominancy. The mean length of follow-up was 4.89±1.74 years after surgery and the mean change in SE refractive error rate per year was -0.284±0.411 diopters (D). The pattern of changes in the mean SE refractive error for those with dominant, non-dominant, and alternative eyes was not significantly different (p = 0.292). The pattern of changes in the mean SE refractive error for those with amblyopic, fellow, and normal eyes was significantly different (p = 0.0002). Patients were successfully weaned off of hyperopic glasses at an average age of 9.41±2.74 years. The average SE refractive error in the group weaned off of hyperopic glasses was significantly lower than that in the group maintained on hyperopic glasses (p = 0.0002). The change of SE refractive error in amblyopic eyes decreased less than that in fellow or normal eyes, which may be correlated with the presence of amblyopia. Patients with a smaller esodeviated angle without hyperopic correction, a lower degree of hyperopia, and who were older at the time of disease onset were discontinued from hyperopic glasses sooner after surgery.</p></div

Whole Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in Cats and Dogs in South Korea in 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infections have caused unprecedented damage worldwide by affecting humans and various animals. The first reported animal infection was observed in a pet dog in Hong Kong in March 2020. 36 countries reported 692 SARS-CoV-2 infections in 25 different animal species by 31 August 2022. Most outbreaks were caused by contact with SARS-CoV-2 infected humans. In South Korea, the first SARS-CoV-2 infection in an animal was reported in a cat in February 2021. As of 31 December 2021, 74 dogs and 42 cats have been confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 in South Korea. Here, we identified various SARS-CoV-2 genomic lineages in SARS-CoV-2 confirmed cats and dogs. Among the 40 animal samples sequenced for lineage identification, a total of eight Pango lineages (B.1.1.7 (Alpha variant), B.1.429 (Epsilon variant), B.1.470, B.1.497, B.1.619.1, B.1.620, AY.69 (Delta variant), and AY.122.5 (Delta variant)) were identified. The dominant lineages were AY.69 (Delta variant; 37.5%), B.1.497 (35.0%), and B.1.619.1 (12.5%). This study provides the first reported cases of six lineages (B.1.470, B.1.497, B.1.620, B.1.619.1, AY.69 (Delta variant)), and AY.122.5 (Delta variant) in cats and dogs. Our results emphasize the importance of monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in pets because they are dynamic hosts of variant Pango lineages of SARS-CoV-2

Difference in postoperative SE refractive error in amblyopic/fellow/normal eyes.

<p>Difference in postoperative SE refractive error in amblyopic/fellow/normal eyes.</p

Pattern of change of mean SE refractive error for amblyopic/fellow/normal eyes.

<p>Pattern of change of mean SE refractive error for amblyopic/fellow/normal eyes.</p

Comparison between those weaned from and those maintained on hyperopic glasses.

<p>Comparison between those weaned from and those maintained on hyperopic glasses.</p