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Ireland never showed any symptoms of her rare congenital heart condition until it caused her to collapse after playing outside.
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New research uses theories of post-traumatic stress disorder to help educate practitioners on how to address trauma experienced by their patients.
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2 in 3 children in study missed school following discharge, with absences averaging 2 weeks; more than half of primary caregivers missed work.
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After a long, difficult journey with complex congenital heart disease, Valentina is making new memories with her family.
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National Poll: 1 in 4 parents admit they set overly idealistic expectations, and mothers are twice as likely to be stressed by preparations.
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New research shows that traditional print books foster more quality engagement and interaction between parents than digital books.
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Four in five parents say children today aren’t as thankful as they should be, and more than half worry that they overindulge them.
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Researchers look at whether the type of surgical shunt used in newborns with complex heart disease makes a difference by the time they’re adolescents.
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A third of children and adolescents who underwent a complex procedure for a severe congenital heart condition were identified as frail.
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A pediatric infectious disease expert responds to frequently raised concerns about vaccinating kids against COVID.
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Study sheds light on relationship between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and first time cesarian delivery among pregnant women.
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Poll finds 1 in 6 parents of elementary and middle schoolers who use social media don’t use parental controls, and 2 in 5 say it’s too time consuming to monitor apps.
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Reports of heart inflammation in children and teens after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines have fueled further questions about vaccine safety. A pediatric cardiologist answers common questions about the risks of COVID vaccines versus COVID-19 infection.
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A survery suggests actively supporting time spent outside could help promote overall well-being among teens and young adults.
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A study of a large cohort of children and adolescents suggests that childhood obesity rates have spiked during the COVID-19 era.
