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View article: Health-Related Quality of Life, Challenges, and Experiences of Patients With Congenital Heart Disease After Cardiac Catheterization: A Mixed-Methods Study
Health-Related Quality of Life, Challenges, and Experiences of Patients With Congenital Heart Disease After Cardiac Catheterization: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
View article: What Makes an Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights from Chiefs of Programs Globally
What Makes an Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights from Chiefs of Programs Globally Open
While the position of a pediatric cardiology chief is seen as the apex of one’s academic career, its roles, responsibilities, and qualifications are not well defined in literature. We previously surveyed North American pediatric cardiology…
View article: Prolonged Length of Stay After Elective Same-Day Admissions for Pediatric or Congenital Cardiac Catheterizations: A Potential Measure for Procedural Harm
Prolonged Length of Stay After Elective Same-Day Admissions for Pediatric or Congenital Cardiac Catheterizations: A Potential Measure for Procedural Harm Open
View article: GREEN CONCRETE: ENHANCING STRENGTH AND WORKABILITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
GREEN CONCRETE: ENHANCING STRENGTH AND WORKABILITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Open
This study looks into the viability of employing fly ash and limestone powder as partial replacements for cement in green concrete, which could replace regular concrete. The goal is to preserve mechanical efficiency and reliability while m…
View article: Optimizing Concrete Strength: A Case for Sustainable Use of Local Resources
Optimizing Concrete Strength: A Case for Sustainable Use of Local Resources Open
To improve the sustainability of building materials, this study explores the use of sodium chloride (NaCl) in concrete mixtures as a partial substitute for cement. The study examines the various ways that salt affects concrete, taking into…
View article: What Makes An Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From Chiefs of Programs Globally
What Makes An Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From Chiefs of Programs Globally Open
Background While the position of a pediatric cardiology chief is seen as the apex of one’s academic career, its roles, responsibilities, and qualifications are not well defined in literature. We previously surveyed North American pediatric…
View article: Lead and Iron Levels in Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood in Basrah, Iraq
Lead and Iron Levels in Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood in Basrah, Iraq Open
This study found that maternal BLLs were positively associated with both cord iron and cord BLLs. The cord BLL was negatively associated with maternal haemoglobin levels and infant birth weight. Preventive measures to reduce human lead exp…
View article: Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services: An Innovative and Empowering Approach to Global Training and Equitable Care
Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Services: An Innovative and Empowering Approach to Global Training and Equitable Care Open
Congenital heart disease is a leading cause of preventable death in children, with a disproportionate impact on low‐ and middle‐income countries. Despite progress in treating congenital heart disease globally, significant challenges remain…
View article: Blood Lead and Cadmium Levels in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients
Blood Lead and Cadmium Levels in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients Open
Background: The risk of heavy metal toxicity, including lead and cadmium, is high in individuals with diseases requiring multiple blood transfusions like thalassemia. Objectives: To evaluate blood lead levels and serum cadmium in transfusi…
View article: Copper to Zinc Ratio in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (Steady-State and Crises)
Copper to Zinc Ratio in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (Steady-State and Crises) Open
BACKGROUND: Inflammation has a pivotal role in acquiring acute and chronic complications in sickle cell disease (SCD), therapeutic approaches directed to inflammation pathways may have therapeutic and preventative benefits. OBJECTIVES: The…
View article: Comparative Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Registry Analysis From the United States and Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Comparative Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Registry Analysis From the United States and Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
The harmonized databases facilitated direct comparison of CCC practices, revealing more complex patients and resource-intensive procedures in C3PO, while the IQIC cohort demonstrated lower CMAE rates but a slightly higher mortality rate. T…
View article: Evaluating Procedural Performance: A Composite Outcome for Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closures
Evaluating Procedural Performance: A Composite Outcome for Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closures Open
This study introduces PP as a composite variable to comprehensively measure outcomes of standard-risk ASD and PDA device closure. The incorporation of both TS and PS aims to better reflect patient outcomes compared to individual measuremen…
View article: Ex Vivo Culture of Hematopoietic Stem Cells with Platelet Lysate: Investigating Proliferation and Erythroid-Megakaryocytic Lineage Effects
Ex Vivo Culture of Hematopoietic Stem Cells with Platelet Lysate: Investigating Proliferation and Erythroid-Megakaryocytic Lineage Effects Open
View article: Prediction of low birth weight from fetal ultrasound and clinical characteristics: a comparative study between a low- and middle-income and a high-income country
Prediction of low birth weight from fetal ultrasound and clinical characteristics: a comparative study between a low- and middle-income and a high-income country Open
Introduction Adverse perinatal outcomes (APO) pose a significant global challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to analyse two cohorts of high-risk pregnant women for APO to comprehend risk fact…
View article: AI-enabled workflow for automated classification and analysis of feto-placental Doppler images
AI-enabled workflow for automated classification and analysis of feto-placental Doppler images Open
Introduction Extraction of Doppler-based measurements from feto-placental Doppler images is crucial in identifying vulnerable new-borns prenatally. However, this process is time-consuming, operator dependent, and prone to errors. Methods T…
View article: Anticancer and antibacterial potential of green synthesized BSA conjugated silver nanoparticles
Anticancer and antibacterial potential of green synthesized BSA conjugated silver nanoparticles Open
In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized by utilizing different volumes of silver nitrate (AgNO3) and a medicinally important protein, bovine serum albumin (BSA); subsequently, their anticancer and antibacterial activit…
View article: Biosensors with left ventricular assist devices
Biosensors with left ventricular assist devices Open
Heart failure imposes a significant global health burden, standing as a primary contributor to mortality. Various indicators and physiological shifts within the body may hint at distinct cardiac conditions. Specific biosensors have the cap…
View article: Frailty and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Frailty and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Open
View article: Role of myocardial deformation imaging in transfusion-dependent thalassemia---correlation with severity of myocardial siderosis
Role of myocardial deformation imaging in transfusion-dependent thalassemia---correlation with severity of myocardial siderosis Open
Objectives To study clinical and echocardiographic parameters in TDT patients, correlating these indices with T2*CMRI. To identify a deformational imaging metric in LMIC with severe TDT, to allow for early T2*CMRI. Background TDT requires …
View article: Referee report. For: Case Report: A comprehensive rehabilitation protocol in a post-operative case of ASD closure along with PAPVC [version 1; peer review: 1 not approved]
Referee report. For: Case Report: A comprehensive rehabilitation protocol in a post-operative case of ASD closure along with PAPVC [version 1; peer review: 1 not approved] Open
View article: Calcium channel blockers for preventing cardiomyopathy due to iron overload in people with transfusion-dependent beta thalassaemia
Calcium channel blockers for preventing cardiomyopathy due to iron overload in people with transfusion-dependent beta thalassaemia Open
The available evidence suggests that calcium channel blockers may reduce MIC and may increase liver T2* values in people with transfusion-dependent beta thalassaemia. Longer-term multicentre RCTs are needed to assess the efficacy and safet…
View article: Can machine learning methods be used for identification of at-risk neonates in low-resource settings? A prospective cohort study
Can machine learning methods be used for identification of at-risk neonates in low-resource settings? A prospective cohort study Open
Introduction Timely identification of at-risk neonates (ARNs) in the community is essential to reduce mortality in low-resource settings. Tools such as American Academy of Pediatrics pulse oximetry (POx) and WHO Young Infants Clinical Sign…
View article: Global Access to Comprehensive Care for Paediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Global Access to Comprehensive Care for Paediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Open
View article: Evaluating Procedural Performance: A Composite Outcome for Aortic and Pulmonary Valvuloplasty in Congenital Cardiac Catheterization
Evaluating Procedural Performance: A Composite Outcome for Aortic and Pulmonary Valvuloplasty in Congenital Cardiac Catheterization Open
We designed a composite variable of PP consisting of TS and safety as a comprehensive measure of outcome. Incorporating both TS and AE may better reflect patient outcome than each metric measured separately. PP indices may identify areas f…
View article: Enhancing Accuracy in Pediatric Inpatient Hospital Cost Estimation: A Machine Learning-Based Approach
Enhancing Accuracy in Pediatric Inpatient Hospital Cost Estimation: A Machine Learning-Based Approach Open
Purpose: Accurately estimating inpatient billing costs during admission is important for financial planning in healthcare. Traditional methods have limitations in capturing true cost; hence, data-driven approaches are needed to improve hos…
View article: Implementation evaluation of a medical student-led intervention to enhance students’ engagement with research: Findings and lessons learned
Implementation evaluation of a medical student-led intervention to enhance students’ engagement with research: Findings and lessons learned Open
Introduction Medical colleges globally have student organizations that serve to enable students’ involvement in research. However, details of their approach and activities are seldom published to serve as learning for student organizations…
View article: Advocacy at the Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Advocacy at the Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Open
The Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (WCPCCS) will be held in Washington DC, USA, from Saturday, 26 August, 2023 to Friday, 1 September, 2023, inclusive. The Eighth World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology an…
View article: Congenital Cardiac Catheterization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Congenital Cardiac Catheterization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
This study demonstrates that congenital cardiac catheterization is safely performed in LMICs. Future work addressing predictors of SAEs and adverse procedural outcomes may help future quality improvement initiatives.
View article: Recommendations for developing effective and safe paediatric and congenital heart disease services in low-income and middle-income countries: a public health framework
Recommendations for developing effective and safe paediatric and congenital heart disease services in low-income and middle-income countries: a public health framework Open
The global burden of paediatric and congenital heart disease (PCHD) is substantial. We propose a novel public health framework with recommendations for developing effective and safe PCHD services in low-income and middle-income countries (…
View article: Human-centred mentorship in global health research: are we ready to give what it takes?
Human-centred mentorship in global health research: are we ready to give what it takes? Open