Autosomal recessive loss-of-function mutations within the PARK2 gene functionally
inactivate the E3 ubiquitin ligase parkin, resulting in neurodegeneration of catecholaminergic …

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 (HLHS). …

Background. Previous studies have shown poor correlation between subjective assessments
of neighborhood safety and physical activity. This study was performed to model …

BACKGROUND: Neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome have circulatory vulnerability
that results in shock and high risk of mortality without intervention. High arterial saturation (…

Advances in fetal echocardiography have led to increasing numbers of infants being diagnosed
prenatally as having congenital heart disease (CHD). Consequently, neonatologists are …

Low birth weight (LBW), defined as birth weight less than 2500 g, occurs in approximately 8%
of births [1]. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is also quite common, with a prevalence of 4 …

Stress facilitates drug abuse by humans. In rodents, stress enhances the neurochemical,
neuroendocrine, and behavioral responses to psychostimulants. Although chronic …

Exposure to stress alters the behavioral and neurochemical effects of drugs of abuse.
However, it is unknown if chronic stress can affect the serotonergic depletions induced by the …

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a substituted amphetamine and popular
drug of abuse. Its mood-enhancing short-term effects may prompt its consumption under …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) represents the most common birth defect in newborns [1].
Unique to the neonatal CHD population, postnatal care often requires transfer of patients …