It has been 50 years since Francis Fontan pioneered the operation that today bears his
name. Initially designed for patients with tricuspid atresia, this procedure is now offered for a …

Over the past decade, new research has advanced scientific knowledge of
neurodevelopmental trajectories, factors that increase neurodevelopmental risk, and …

Although resilience and high quality of life are demonstrated by many individuals with
congenital heart disease, a range of significant psychological challenges exists across the …

Background—The goal of this statement was to review the available literature on
surveillance, screening, evaluation, and management strategies and put forward a scientific …

Motivation: Modern data acquisition based on high-throughput technology is often facing the
problem of missing data. Algorithms commonly used in the analysis of such large-scale data …

In the recent era, no congenital heart defect has undergone a more dramatic change in
diagnostic approach, management, and outcomes than hypoplastic left heart syndrome …

BACKGROUND: Data on anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) are lacking for youth with congenital heart disease (CHD), particularly those with …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue with innumerable costs to the
victims, children, and families affected as well as society at large. The evidence is conclusive …

In order to inform clinical practice, we reviewed the empirical literature on emotional,
behavioral and social outcomes in children with burns and their families published between …

Moderate and severe congenital heart disease (CHD) occurs in about 6 per 1000 live births
1 and constitutes the most frequent congenital malformation in childhood. Around half of all …