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Infant’s COVID-19–related myocardial injury reversed
Children hospitalized for COVID-19 should be tested for heart failure based on a case report of an infant with COVID-19 and reversible myocardial...
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New HCM guidelines make shared decision-making top priority
Revised hypertrophic cardiomyopathy recommendations address shared decision-making, genetic testing, and team-oriented care and lifestyle...
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COVID-19 burdens follow patients after discharge
Postdischarge COVID-19 patients have high rates of long-term sequelae from sepsis and other severe respiratory viral illnesses.
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Updated heart failure measures add newer meds
Updated measures for heart failure account for newer medications, drug titration in cardiac resynchronization therapy, and patient-reported...
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ODC1 gene linked to newly described neurodevelopmental disorder
A previously undescribed neurometabolic disease has been linked to a gain-of-function mutation of the ODC1 gene.
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Study supports halting antiseizure medications after neonatal seizures
A registry study found that halting antiseizure medications after acute symptomatic neonatal seizures had similar outcomes to maintenance therapy...
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Evaluating the impact of new pediatric brain tumor classifications
Additional molecular subtypes of childhood brain tumors will have far-reaching implications for diagnosis and management.
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Acute flaccid myelitis: More likely missed than diagnosed
A retrospective series reports that 78% of children with acute flaccid myelitis are misdiagnosed initially, causing delays in treatment.
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CBD for LGS: Fewer seizures, but thrombocytopenia risk
Cannabidiol reduces seizures in Lennox Gastaut syndrome out to 3 years, but has been linked to thrombocytopenia in children also on valproic acid...
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Review finds evidence for beta-blockers for some rosacea symptoms
A systematic review provides limited evidence to support oral beta-blockers as a treatment for rosacea-associated facial erythema and flushing.
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Valvular AFib heightens risk in TAVR
A single-center study finds that valvular atrial fibrillation raises the risk for cardiovascular death after transcatheter aortic valve...
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When viruses collide: Flu season during pandemic
Seasonal flu in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overwhelm practitioners, hospitals and the health care system.
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Machine learning shows ability to predict diastolic dysfunction with ECG
A machine-learning model using electrocardiography data showed potential to predict left ventricle diastolic dysfunction without echocardiography...
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PVR reassessed as predictor of heart failure
A reconsideration of the accepted benchmark for pulmonary vascular hypertension as a predictor of heart failure may be warranted.