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17/03/16 - World Down Syndrome Day
CHF are focusing ahead to World Down Syndrome Day that will take place this year on: Monday 21 March 2016 And we reflect on the significant start to 2016 where insights into the genetic basis for Down Syndrome and it’s associated heart defects were further discerned through the collaborative research of Prof Victor Tybulewicz of […]
14/03/16 - Play resources for disabled children
Play is an amazing way that all children and especially disabled children can learn about their environment giving them a fantastic opportunity to express their feelings and contribute their invaluable voice! If you would like to find out more about games that all children can play including disabled children and their siblings, the link below […]
10/03/16 - The Artificial Heart
Save the date for a FREE talk on the development and potential of ‘The Artificial Heart’. ‘… the first fully implantable artificial hearts are in use. Previously considered a bridge to heart transplantation, they are now being considered as potentially successful treatments in their own right, a ‘destination’ therapy’. This FREE talk by Prof Martin […]
04/03/16 - The Human Placenta Project
The Human Placenta Project is a dynamic collaborative launched by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Project partners include Kings College London (KCL), UCL, Nottingham and New York, and through combined efforts researchers are aiming to better understand the role of the placenta in health and illness. The Human Placenta Project […]
03/03/16 - World Birth Defects Day 2016
The second international World Birth Defects Day is held on: 3 March 2016! Worldwide, individuals and organisations are focusing on promoting health throughout the course of life and supporting the need to: investigate research prevent birth defects. If you would like to show your support for this vital awareness campaign via social media, please join […]
29/02/16 - Deaf Nest 2016 Conference
Come join the Children’s Heart Federation (CHF) and attend a key conference addressing the requirements of deaf parents-to-be. Deaf Nest 2016’s Conference: Together Towards Tomorrow is taking place on: 01 March 2016 At: Kingston University, Kingston Hill, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7LB All healthcare professionals and student and professional midwives are welcome! The conference will […]
22/02/16 - Cardiology 2016 Conference
The Children’s Heart Federation’s (CHF’s) congential heart defects awareness message is travelling stateside this week! CHF’s informational materials will be represented at the Cardiology 2016 Conference in Florida! This year’s conference focus is: Bringing Science to Clinical Practice. Attendees will receive updates on cutting-edge science and clinical management strategies in paediatric and congenital cardiovascular medicine […]
19/02/16 - Genetic test to detect inherited heart conditions
Researchers have developed a genetic test to detect inherited heart conditions by looking at 174 genes. The new blood test and its research findings have been published via Open Access and can be downloaded for free from the Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research. ‘Development of a comprehensive sequencing assay for inherited cardiac condition genes’ may […]
15/02/16 - Magnifying the message on CHD
CHF’s Molly’s dollies are determined to keep the focus fully on CHD awareness! Did you know that you can download CHF’s CHD Factsheets for free from our website? Our Factsheets are clearly written and are visually comprehensive so that the message about congenital heart defects (CHD) can be shared extensively with CHD children and families […]
08/02/16 - CHD Awareness Week
Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week takes place on: Sunday 7 – Sunday 14 February 2016! Come and join CHF in raising awareness of CHD! CHF are also inviting you to participate in: You, Me, Help CHD! CHF’s CHD awareness weeks are running right up to Easter 2016! Please see information below: http://www.chfed.org.uk/you-me-help-chd/ We look […]
