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Usefulness of lateral-anteroposterior dimeter ratio in patients with tracheomalacia associated with esophageal atresia

Pediatr Surg Int. 2024 Oct 29;40(1):282. doi: 10.1007/s00383-024-05877-9. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Tracheomalacia (TM) is commonly associated with esophageal atresia (EA) and compression by the brachiocephalic artery …

Budget impact analysis of TPMT and NUDT15 pharmacogenomic testing for 6-mercaptopurine in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients

Pharmacogenet Genomics. 2024 Oct 16. doi: 10.1097/FPC.0000000000000550. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pharmacogenomic testing identifies gene polymorphisms impacting drug metabolism, aiding in optimizing treatment …

CYP3A5 pharmacogenetic testing for tacrolimus in pediatric heart transplant patients: a budget impact analysis

Pharmacogenet Genomics. 2024 Oct 29. doi: 10.1097/FPC.0000000000000549. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Pharmacogenomic testing can optimize drug efficacy and minimize adverse effects. CYP3A5 polymorphisms …

Contemporary prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease in a regional perinatal center lacking onsite pediatric cardiac surgery: obstetrical and neonatal outcomes

J Perinat Med. 2024 Oct 30. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2024-0153. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Determine obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in neonates with major CHD delivered …

The Influence of Pregestational Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Patterns on Maternal, Delivery, and Newborn Outcomes in a Sample of Portuguese Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Port J Public Health. 2023 Aug 29;41(2):140-150. doi: 10.1159/000531587. eCollection 2023 Sep. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: There is a linear association between pregestational body mass index (BMI) …

Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women With Chronic Hypertension: A Retrospective Study of 50 Cases

Cureus. 2024 Sep 27;16(9):e70316. doi: 10.7759/cureus.70316. eCollection 2024 Sep. ABSTRACT Background Chronic hypertension (CHTN) has been associated with significant maternal and neonatal complications. The goal …

Are Healthcare Professionals Adequately Trained for Safe Blood Transfusions? Targeted Training to Bridge Knowledge Gaps

Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus. 2024 Oct;40(4):682-686. doi: 10.1007/s12288-024-01778-y. Epub 2024 Apr 20. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Ensuring optimal blood transfusion practices relies on a robust expertise …