Tag: Birth Defects: Misc.
Socioeconomic Status Tied to Detection of Congenital Heart Defects
Prenatal detection of transposition of great arteries lower in rural areas, those with lower socioeconomic status, Hispanics
Congenital Heart Disease Surgery Tied to Later Hypertension
During 10 years of follow-up, younger age at index surgery and more complex surgery particularly linked to higher risk for developing hypertension
Patterns of Operated Cryptorchidism in France Explored
Increased incidence seen in boys younger than 7 years of age; main cluster of cases located in industrial area in Northern France
Opioid Use in Early Pregnancy Not Tied to Most Birth Defects
Second study shows no association for use of macrolides during pregnancy with increase in major birth defects
Cardiovascular Comorbidities More Likely for Adults With CHDs
Likelihood increased for history of congestive heart failure and stroke and reporting current depressive symptoms
Odds of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Up With Congenital Heart Disease
Youth with CHD have increased odds of anxiety and/or depression, ADHD, regardless of CHD severity
Cancer Risk Up Into Adulthood for Those With Birth Defects
Risk for cancer increased for individuals with nonchromosomal birth defects, chromosomal birth anomalies
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Low With Congenital Heart Disease
Poorer Exercise Capacity Persists With Ventricular Septal Defects
