Context Obesity is widely regarded as an established risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC).
However, recent studies have shown that lower mortality and better cancer-specific survival …

Background: Overweight and obesity have become a major public health concern in recent
decades, particularly in patients with chronic health conditions like congenital heart disease …

Background Children with congenital heart disease are at risk for growth failure due to
inadequate nutrient intake and increased metabolic demands. We examined the …

Background Because atherosclerosis begins in childhood, universal lipid screening is
recommended with special attention to conditions predisposing to early atherosclerosis …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of the body mass index (BMI)
categories with the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in a systematic review and meta …

Background: Obesity is associated with increased lifelong morbidity and reduced life span
and is increasingly prevalent in the congenital heart disease population. Habitual exercise is …

Objectives To determine the prevalence, age of onset, and risk factors for overweight and
obesity in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Study Design Children with CHD …

Abstract Background/Objective Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a rare, heterogeneous
disease with transient or persistent hypoglycemia. Histologically, focal, diffuse, and atypical …

Background Previous studies have reported racial disparities in extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) utilization in pediatric cardiac patients. Objectives The objective of this …

Background We sought to identify factors that are associated with LOS following pediatric (<
18 years) liver transplantation in order to provide personalized counseling and discharge …