60 genes implicated in congenital heart disease, including some that also contribute to related disorders such as autism
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, but the full extent of its genetic underpinnings has ...
Babies with heart defects also prone to cancer, researchers say
Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer, compared to those without a ...
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Congenital heart defects may be linked to increased cancer risk in babies and mothers
Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal ...
Don’t ignore that rhythm in your heart
ADVANCEMENTS in surgical, medical, anaesthetic and intensive care have significantly improved survival rates for children ...
Adults with congenital heart disease can boost exercise capacity by reducing sedentary time, study suggests
Adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) have poor exercise capacity, which is associated with adverse outcomes. In ...
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Newborns with congenital heart disease may face elevated cancer risk; their mothers too
Newborns with congenital heart disease and their mothers may both face elevated risk for cancer compared with their ...