Category Archives: Congenital disorders

Global Cytogenetic systems industry demand is anticipated to be valued at US$ 1,688.5 Million in 2022, forecast to grow at a CAGR of 11.0% to be valued at US$ 5,327.8 Million from 2022 to 2032. Growth is attributed to the increase in incidence of genetic disorders and cancer. The major techniques of cytogenetic testing include fluorescence in-situ hybridization, multiplex-fluorescence in situ hybridization, comparative […]

Abstract Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially life-threatening condition in children with sepsis. We herein aimed to identify clinical and laboratory predictors of HLH in children with sepsis. We conducted a retrospective study of 568 children with sepsis admitted to Guangdong Women and Children Hospital from January 2019 to June 2022. HLH, while rare (6.34%), […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its 2023 Essential Diagnostics List (EDL), which is an evidence-based register of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) that supports countries to make national diagnostic choices. This year’s list includes two firsts: Inclusion of three tests for hepatitis E virus (HEV), including a rapid test to aid in the diagnosis […]

A recent Molecular Psychiatry study investigates the association between maternal oxidative stress during pregnancy and early childhood mental disorders. Study: Maternal oxidative stress during pregnancy associated with emotional and behavioural problems in early childhood: Implications for foetal programming. Image Credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Background Many children develop mental disorders concomitant with emotional and behavioral problems […]

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Abstract Objective Infants of mothers with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. We aim to identify mediators in the relationship between ACHD and pregnancy and infant outcomes. Study design Case-control study using linked maternal and infant hospital records. Structural equation modeling was performed to assess for […]

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WHEN BRONNY JAMES collapsed in July, the shock of what happened was perhaps outstripped only by the surprise of the circumstances surrounding the incident. At just 18 years old, James—the son of undoubtedly one of the best professional hoopers of all time, LeBron James—went into cardiac arrest during a routine practice. A fit guy in […]

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Directorate of Productive Age and Older Adult Health at the Ministry of Health has said that the success of family planning programs affects efforts to reduce the maternal mortality rate. The chair of the reproductive health working team at the directorate, Wira Hartiti, said that the maternal mortality rate in Indonesia […]