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Empowering kids with DCD helps ensure occupational therapy success
There are approximately 1-2 kids with developmental coordination disorder in every Canadian classroom. A new study finds that when these…
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New study to track COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools
Researchers at BC Children’s Hospital, the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are teaming up with the…
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National vaccine safety network launches survey to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
The Canadian National Vaccine Safety (CANVAS) Network is seeking hundreds of thousands of participants, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, in a…
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COVID-19 vaccinations: what you need to know about the second dose
In Canada, currently approved COVID-19 vaccines — from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech — have demonstrated remarkable efficacy based on two doses…
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New online course will help university athletes better manage concussions and safely return to sports
University student-athletes will be able to return to sports they love more safely with the launch of a new training…
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Survey seeks to learn about mental health impacts of COVID-19 on children, youth and adults
A new online survey by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University…
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Creating a healthier future for children through clinical research: Q&A with Dr. Quynh Doan
At BC Children’s Hospital, clinical researchers get a first-hand look at the problems and health issues facing children through the…
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Dr. Gina Ogilvie, in her words
Dr. Gina Ogilvie is a global and public health physician and clinical researcher at Women’s Health Research Institute and BC…
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Outdoor play during child care to become more fulfilling for children
BC Children’s Hospital investigator Dr. Mariana Brussoni wants to increase time spent by children in quality outdoor play in Early…
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COVID-19 vaccines: what to expect and how to combat hesitancy
With the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, most are eager to roll up their sleeves. But not…
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