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1 Outcomes of neonatal patent ductus arteriosus ligation in Canadian neonatal units with and without pediatric cardiac surgery programs Journal of Pediatric Surgery, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Prevalence and patterns of retention in cardiac care in young adults with congenital heart disease The Journal of Pediatrics, May 23, 2013 Review Article
3 The effect of exergaming on vascular function in children The Journal of Pediatrics, May 23, 2013 Review Article
4 Can the retinal microvasculature offer clues to cardiovascular risk factors in early life Acta Pediatrica, May 23, 2013 Review Article
5 Trajectories of loneliness in adolescents with congenital heart disease: associations with depressive symptoms and perceived health Journal of Adolescent Health, May 23, 2013 Review Article
6 Clinical response to arginine vasopressin therapy after paediatric cardiac surgery Cardiology in the Young, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Currently, children with congenital heart disease are not limited in their submaximal exercise performance European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Association between body mass index, skinfold thickness and blood pressure in 12-year-old children European Journal of Pediatrics, May 21, 2013 Review Article
9 Dysphagia in Infants After Open Heart Procedures American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, May 21, 2013 Review Article
10 Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery Confirmed by 320-Slice Computed Tomography Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013
11 Fetal Bradycardia and Sinus Node Dysfunction Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article
12 Giant Cardiac Fibroma: An Unusual Cause of Failure to Thrive Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013
13 Effects of Circuit Residual Volume Salvage Reinfusion on the Postoperative Clinical Outcome for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article
14 A Case of Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013
15 Right- and Left-Ventricular Strain Evaluation in Repaired Pediatric Tetralogy of Fallot Patients Using Magnetic Resonance Tagging Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article
16 Surgical Strategy for Severe Aortic Hypoplasia and Aortic Stenosis With Ventricular Septal Defect and Normal Left Ventricle Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article
17 Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone Associated With Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Administration Pediatric Cardiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article
18 The impact of mechanical circulatory support on outcomes in paediatric heart transplantation European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, May 20, 2013 Review Article
19 Noninvasive cardiac monitoring in pregnancy: impedance cardiography versus echocardiography Journal of Perinatology, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
20 The Application of All-Autologous Three-Sinus Repair for Supravalvular Pulmonary Stenosis Pediatric Cardiology, May 17, 2013 Review Article
As published in Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, elevated BMI is associated with fractures of the foot, ankle, knee, and leg (but not femur or hip) in children. In overweight, moderately obese, and extremely obese children, the ORs for fractures of the foot were 1.14, 1.23, and 1.42, respectively; fractures of the ankle, knee, and leg were 1.27, 1.28, and 1.51, respectively. Children 6-11 years of age were at highest risk.
Read the article summaryAs published in the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, children with ?-thalassemia major (n=31; age range, 4-16 y) exhibit laboratory and ultrasound evidence of premature atherosclerosis. Specifically, total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, and nitrate/nitrite levels were decreased, and VLDL-C levels, chitotroisidase activity, and carotid IMT were increased in affected children.
Read the article summaryAs published in Pediatrics, adolescent girls (11-12 years of age) vaccinated with HPV were not shown to have increased sexual activity over 3 years of follow-up compared to non-vaccinated girls (adjusted incidence rate ratio = 1.29). Sexual activity was assessed based on pregnancy, STD testing or diagnosis, and contraceptive counseling.
Read the article summary1 Effect of prostaglandin E1 inhalation on pulmonary hypertension following corrective surgery for congenital heart disease Experimental and Clinical Cardiology, April 16, 2013 Free full text
2 Surgical versus medical treatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitors for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants Cochrane Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Commencement of warfarin therapy in children following the Fontan procedure Thrombosis Research, April 17, 2013
4 Examining Pediatric Resuscitation Education Using Simulation and Scripted Debriefing - A Multicenter Randomized Trial Pediatric Resuscitation Education JAMA Pediatrics, April 23, 2013
5 Probiotic administration in congenital heart disease: a pilot study Journal of Perinatology, April 19, 2013 Review Article
6 The epidemiology of arrhythmia in infants: A population-based study Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 12, 2013 Review Article
7 Preterm Birth and the Metabolic Syndrome in Adult Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Pediatrics, April 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
8 A Comparison of Heart Rate Changes Associated with Levalbuterol and Racemic Albuterol in Pediatric Cardiology Patients Annals of Pharmacotherapy, April 26, 2013 Review Article
9 Ladd's Procedure in Functional Single Ventricle and Heterotaxy Syndrome: Does Timing Affect Outcome? Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 12, 2013 Review Article
10 Management of asymptomatic heart murmurs Paediatrics and Child Health, February 13, 2013 Review Article
11 Update on Kawasaki disease: Epidemiology, aetiology and pathogenesis Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, April 16, 2013 Review Article
12 What Are We Missing? Arrhythmia Detection in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit The Journal of Pediatrics, March 14, 2013
13 Short-Term Outcome of Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease and Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Annals of Thoracic Surgery, April 12, 2013
14 Treatment of Obesity-Related Hypertension in Children and Adolescents Current Hypertension Reports, April 2, 2013 Review Article
15 Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Children With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome at the Age of 5 Years Pediatric Cardiology, March 29, 2013 Review Article
16 Factors associated with the need of biventricular mechanical circulatory support in children with advanced heart failure European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, April 18, 2013 Review Article
17 Management of Asymptomatic Cardiac Murmurs in Term Neonates Pediatric Cardiology, March 21, 2013 Review Article
18 A composite outcome for neonatal cardiac surgery research The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, April 22, 2013
19 Tissue Doppler Myocardial Velocity Imaging in Infants and Children—a Window into Developmental Changes of Myocardial Mechanics Echocardiography, April 5, 2013 Review Article
20 Prognostic Factors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Accompanied by Cardiovascular Malformation Pediatrics International, April 19, 2013
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