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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cardiological Society of India, Kerala Chapter Conference: A Gathering of Cardiologists and Researchers

The Cardiological Society of India, Kerala Chapter (CSI-K) annual conference will take place in Alappuzha from November 2 to 3. The conference will bring together over 300 cardiologists, faculty, and researchers from across the State to address the latest developments in cardiac care. The event will cover a wide range of topics, from clinical and preventive cardiology to advanced interventional …

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2 months ago

Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access

LA Times

Within months of the Supreme Court ruling that eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, infant mortality rates in the United States were significantly higher, according to a new study. Infant deaths have increased in the United States since the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe vs. Wade and allowed states to make abortion illegal, researchers reported Monday. The change became …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Teenager's brave heart inspires other kids born with congenital disease

ABC

Seth McMaster was just hours old when doctors discovered something was wrong with his tiny heart. "He was turning blue and our initial reaction was pure shock and worry," Seth's mother Tegan Brown said. "Seth was on the next flight to Brisbane that day and when he got there doctors discovered he had pulmonary atresia," Ms Brown said. Heart Kids …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Apollo Children’s Hospital in Chennai introduces procedure to treat congenital heart disease

The Hindu

Apollo Children’s Hospital has started offering the Fontan procedure. The procedure cuts the need for an open heart surgery thus reducing the cost and hospital stay for children, doctors explained. Paediatric cardiologist C. S. Muthukumaran said the procedure offered a lifeline for children with just one ventricle instead of two. Paediatric cardiac surgeon Neville AG Soloman said, “This non-surgical Fontan …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gene therapy trials treat inherited blindness and deafness

Hindustan Times

Scientists have restored vision and hearing in people born with congenital blindness or deafness in two separate gene therapy trials A new CRISPR gene editing called EDIT-101 has successfully restored vision in some patients with congenital blindness A British toddler born deaf has become the first person to have their hearing restored via gene therapy. CRISPR gene therapy restores vision …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paras Health successfully treated a 1-month-old infant for LV apical aneurysm, a rare congenital heart defect

Hindustan Times

Gurugram, May 1st, 2024: Paras Health, a leading healthcare provider in Gurugram, recently achieved a medical milestone by diagnosing and successfully treating a rare congenital heart defect in a 1-month-old infant, making it the youngest case of its kind in the world. It epitomizes the relentless efforts and collaboration of our entire team in overcoming complex hurdles to achieve a …

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8 months ago

As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

Associated Press

With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group now recommends that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection. “We need to be able to do better diagnostics and treatment.” Previously, the group recommended one test in the third trimester — but only for women considered at risk of getting syphilis during pregnancy or …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Birth Defects Day 2024: Date, history, significance and tips to prevent birth defects

Hindustan Times

World Birth Defects Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness around types and causes of birth defects, their impact on individuals and families and prevention strategies. World Birth Defects Day 2024: Birth defects can affect any part of the body and can be developed at any stage of pregnancy Birth defects can affect any part of …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day 2024: Date, significance, types of congenital heart defects

Hindustan Times

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day is observed annually on February 14 to spread awareness around CHDs or congenital heart defects which are present at birth and can range from mild to severe. The day is promoted extensively by various organizations, including the Paediatric Congenital Heart Association and the American Heart Association, to raise awareness about congenital heart defects and advocate …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors begin rationing PENICILLIN to curb deadly syphilis epidemic - as rates of STD hit 70-year high

Daily Mail

This has forced doctors to ration injectable penicillin, the first line of treatment Some doctors have been forced to ration penicillin amid an alarming syphilis epidemic sweeping across the US. Two antibiotics are used to treat syphilis, the injectable penicillin and an oral drug called doxycycline. Two antibiotics are used to treat syphilis, the injectable penicillin and an oral drug …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Heart defects to neural tube issues: Types of birth defects and treatment

Hindustan Times

A congenital anomaly, also known as a birth defect, refers to any medical condition present from birth and the term congenital indicates that the condition was acquired in the womb. Heart defects to neural tube issues: Types of birth defects and treatment The majority of congenital anomalies have no clear cause and some are genetic, others may be associated with …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Alarmed by yet another jump in syphilis cases in newborns, U.S. health officials are calling for stepped-up prevention measures, including encouraging millions of women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested for the sexually transmitted disease. The rise in congenital syphilis comes despite repeated warnings by public health agencies and it’s tied to the surge …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Syphilis and other STDs are on the rise. States lost millions of dollars to fight and treat them

Associated Press

State and local health departments across the U.S found out in June they’d be losing the final two years of a $1 billion investment to strengthen the ranks of people who track and try to prevent sexually transmitted diseases — especially the rapid increase of syphilis cases. “And we’re still scrambling to try to figure out how we can plug …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital helps children with congenital heart disease

China Daily

On Sept 22, 27 children with congenital heart disease from Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province arrived at Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital in Tianjin's Binhai New Area for free treatment. With ages ranging from 6 months to 16 years, they had been diagnosed with various types of congenital heart diseases when the hospital's staff conducted free congenital heart disease …

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1 year, 2 months ago

US syphilis cases are rising, and STD clinics warn they’re struggling to find crucial antibiotic

CNN

CNN — The preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis is in short supply across the United States as infections soar, and more than three dozen leading public health groups are urging the White House to intervene. The National Coalition of STD Directors and 38 other public health groups sent a letter to members of the White House Drug Shortage Task Force …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bilateral congenital glaucoma: My baby’s beautiful blue eyes turned out to be a symptom of condition causing blindness

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn cases to climb amid treatment shortage

Raw Story

This article was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. “Syphilis has become an epidemic.” Last year, syphilis cases across Texas rose by 22%, according to preliminary numbers, from 21,476 in 2020 to 25,991 in 2022, the most recent …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian, 44, reveals she needed 'urgent fetal surgery' to save her unborn baby's life as she breaks silence after being rushed to hospital

Daily Mail

Kourtney Kardashian has praised doctors for 'saving her baby's life' as she breaks silence after being rushed to the hospital during the final trimester of pregnancy prompting husband Travis Barker to abruptly flee his band's European tour. 'Praise be to God': Kourtney Kardashian has praised doctors for 'saving her baby's life' as she breaks silence after being rushed to the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

LeBron James son Bronny’s heart condition revealed after he collapsed on basketball court

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bronny James has a congenital heart defect that caused his cardiac arrest, a spokesperson says

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect, according to a family spokeswoman. A statement issued Friday by Stephanie Rosa of the LeBron James Family Foundation said the probable cause of James’ sudden cardiac arrest has been identified. Bronny, whose full …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Bronny James’ cardiac arrest likely caused by congenital heart defect

LA Times

Bronny James stands on the court playing for Team USA during the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Ore., on April 8. The probable cause of the sudden cardiac arrest suffered by USC freshman Bronny James has been identified as an “anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect,” a family spokesperson said in a statement released Friday. After evaluations at …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Bronny James’ cardiac arrest caused by congenital heart defect, expected to ‘return to basketball in very near future’

New York Times

Bronny James’ cardiac arrest on July 24 was caused by a congenital heart defect, a James family spokesperson said in a statement Friday. “After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center led by Dr. Merije Chukumerije and follow-up evaluations at the Mayo Clinic led by Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and Atlantic Health/Morristown Medical Center led by Dr. Matthew W. …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019

CNN

CNN — The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019. “It is crucial for pregnant women to seek prenatal care and syphilis testing to protect themselves from an infection that could result …

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Cardiological Society of India, Kerala Chapter Conference: A Gathering of Cardiologists and Researchers

Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access

Teenager's brave heart inspires other kids born with congenital disease

Apollo Children’s Hospital in Chennai introduces procedure to treat congenital heart disease

Gene therapy trials treat inherited blindness and deafness

Paras Health successfully treated a 1-month-old infant for LV apical aneurysm, a rare congenital heart defect

As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

World Birth Defects Day 2024: Date, history, significance and tips to prevent birth defects

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day 2024: Date, significance, types of congenital heart defects

Doctors begin rationing PENICILLIN to curb deadly syphilis epidemic - as rates of STD hit 70-year high

Heart defects to neural tube issues: Types of birth defects and treatment

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

Syphilis and other STDs are on the rise. States lost millions of dollars to fight and treat them

Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital helps children with congenital heart disease

US syphilis cases are rising, and STD clinics warn they’re struggling to find crucial antibiotic

Bilateral congenital glaucoma: My baby’s beautiful blue eyes turned out to be a symptom of condition causing blindness

‘An epidemic’: Syphilis rages through Texas, causing newborn cases to climb amid treatment shortage

Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian, 44, reveals she needed 'urgent fetal surgery' to save her unborn baby's life as she breaks silence after being rushed to hospital

LeBron James son Bronny’s heart condition revealed after he collapsed on basketball court

Bronny James has a congenital heart defect that caused his cardiac arrest, a spokesperson says

Bronny James’ cardiac arrest likely caused by congenital heart defect

Bronny James’ cardiac arrest caused by congenital heart defect, expected to ‘return to basketball in very near future’

Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019