Prevalence and predictors of anxiety and depression in Adolescents with heart disease
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Adolescents (12-20 years) with congenital heart disease, the majority of whom had previously had surgery and/or catheter interventions are at substantial risk (9%) for depression and anxiety (27%). Patient optimism and good social support reduces the incidence of both.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following immunization
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CRPS is a relatively new disorder (1994) characterized by pain, sensory and motor disturbances affecting one or more extremities, which cannot be explained by any known condition. While the pathophysiology is not fully understood, it appear to be a systemic disease involving the central, autonomic and peripheral nervous systems. Its onset is often precipitated by physical injury.
CRPS is precipitated by a variety of immunizations including diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis, human papillomavirus, rubella and hepatitis B vaccines.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood
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