The 6MWT is a simple test of physical functioning but may be difficult to apply in LT recipients. The 6MWT performance improved following LT but was lower than expected, suggesting a low level of fitness up to 1 year following LT.
In addition to our top finalist, the Editorial Board of Pediatrics and the Editorial Board of the SOPT Monthly Feature are proud to present the article that took second place in the First Annual Advocacy Essay Competition, written by Dr Amanda Jichlinski. Her article explores the intricacies of toxic stress through a comprehensive overview of the topic. Dr Livaditis and Dr Jichlinski's articles mark the beginning of a short series on toxic stress, with several additional articles to be published in the next volume of Pediatrics.
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