Institution
Ewha Womans University
Recent research
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Abstract Prenatal environmental exposures are increasingly recognized as contributors to atopic dermatitis (AD), yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), a complex mixture of airborne pollutants, has been associated with elevated risk of al...
- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Using data from the Programme for International Student Assessment 2000–2018, this study examined trends in adolescents’ expected occupational status, socioeconomic status (SES) gradients, and distributional SES differentials in the United States and the United Kingdom. Guided by...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Oral microbiome dysbiosis may contribute to autoimmune disease development, but epidemiological evidence linking oral health and autoimmune disease risk is limited. To evaluate the association between self-reported oral health issues by questionnaire—defined as the presence of pa...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Early-life diet may influence immune development and the risk of allergic diseases. This study investigated associations between dietary patterns at 24 months of age and allergic diseases in Korean toddlers. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN: In this cross-secti...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Purpose: Nutritional therapy is an essential component of intensive care management. Appropriate nutritional support may reduce infectious and metabolic complications and promote recovery in critically ill patients. However, nutritional practices vary across institutions, and int...