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Optimal Clopidogrel Dose Identified for Children
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In very young children with heart conditions that increase the risk of thrombotic events, clopidogrel at a dose of 0.20 mg/kg/day appears to be safe, well tolerated, and provides a level of platelet inhibition comparable to that seen in adults treated with the standard dose, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
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Incubator Electromagnetic Fields Affect Heart Rates in Newborns
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The electromagnetic fields that are generated by incubators influence heart rate variability (HRV) in newborns, suggesting that such fields are capable of altering autonomic nervous system activity, new research indicates. Reuters Health Information
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Obesity Common in Children With Heart Disease
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Among children with congenital or acquired heart disease, more than 1 in 4 is overweight or obese, according to results of a study published in the November issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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