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New study shows that children’s IQs are not diminished by concussion
A new study, involving BC Children’s Hospital and led by researchers at the University of Calgary, shows that IQ and…
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Pilot study looking into ketamine as a treatment for suicidal thoughts in teens
Suicide in teenagers is on the rise in Canada, and the magnitude of the problem is likely underestimated as some…
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New study shows pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut
Children’s immature immune systems make them more susceptible to gut bacterial infections, and more and more kids are being diagnosed…
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Do children with congenital heart disease have a higher risk of autism?
He wasn’t eating well — that was the first sign that something was wrong with baby Liam. The second was…
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There’s more to water safety than lifejackets. Know how to keep your kids safe this summer.
Summer is here — and Canadian families are flocking to beaches, lakes and pools to beat the heat.
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Systemic changes needed to address burnout among pediatric emergency physicians
The sense of togetherness that adult and pediatric emergency physician Dr. Daniel Ting felt at the start of the COVID-19…
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We are what we eat — following a passion for food and nutrition to research on IBD
Dr. Genelle Lunken started running at age three. She leapt into track and field, kickball, as well as rugby —…
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Precision health brings hope to children with a rare disease
All her life, Rebecca Traun has been the subject of countless medical investigation. With a cleft palate, extremely low red…
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Rescued from the rubbish bin: How the thymus could stop organ transplant rejection
For more than two decades, BC Children’s Hospital researcher Dr. Megan Levings has been immersed in the complex world of…
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Celebrate Research Public Lecture
Join BC Children’s Hospital, together with Providence Research and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, to explore the latest in advancing…
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National Physicians’ Day: Q&A with Dr. Amanda Li and Cherry Mammen
Today is National Physicians’ Day, an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary people who choose to serve in the profession of…
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It takes a village: Supporting youth mental health in the pandemic recovery period
Adya experienced her bleakest moments in Grade 9, back in February 2021. She’d been called lazy and weak in front…
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