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biliary cyst

03/06/2020

Do you know which subtype of choledochal cyst is described as diverticula of the extrahepatic bile duct only? Take the quick quiz and find out.

03/06/2020

congenital heart disease

Quiz: Adult Congenital Heart Disease Guidelines

06/20/2019

How familiar are you with the AHA/ACC guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease? Find out by taking this short quiz.

06/20/2019

Research Summaries

FDA Alert

FDA Approves First Treatment for Adult, Pediatric Patients With Rare Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder

02/07/2024

Jessica Ganga

The FDA approved the first treatment for patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), which is a rare and life-threatening blood clotting disorder that may be fatal if left...

02/07/2024

Research Summary

Research Summary

Use of High Spinal Anesthesia, General Anesthesia Affects Postoperative Recovery in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Congenital Heart Surgery

01/05/2024

Jessica Ganga

A team of researchers sought to find the effectiveness of high spinal anesthesia and general anesthesia in postoperative recovery times among pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery.

01/05/2024

Management

Down syndrome-specific growth charts fall short in comparative analysis

09/23/2016

Body mass index growth charts specific for children with Down syndrome may need revising, a new study hints.

09/23/2016

Treatment

Ivacaftor appears safe for young children with cystic fibrosis

01/27/2016

Ivacaftor appears to be safe for young children with cystic fibrosis, though elevated liver function tests may call for increased monitoring, according to research from the KIWI study group.

01/27/2016

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