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‘Gold standard’ food allergy test faces implementation barriers but solutions possible
A new Canadian study concludes that the procedure known as an oral food challenge (OFC), considered the “gold standard” of…
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Energizing the immune system: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Ramon Klein Geltink
Whether it’s helping us or harming us, our immune system plays a critical role in our health. It’s our best…
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Congratulations CIHR Project Grant Recipients!
We are pleased to congratulate the BC Children’s and BC Women’s investigators who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes…
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Celebrating a career of collaboration and research innovation: BC Children’s investigator Dr. Rollin Brant retires
Dr. Rollin Brant, a BC Children’s Hospital investigator and professor in the UBC Department of Statistics, is retiring this month…
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Don’t take a chance on injuries: Q&A with Takuro Ishikawa
In a Monte Carlo casino in 1913, during a game of roulette, something incredible happened: the ball fell on black…
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Reducing the impact of pain in the youngest children: Q&A with Dr. Manon Ranger
The first few weeks after a preterm baby is born are critical.
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High school students dive in to child health research at Mini Med School Kamloops and Williams Lake
With hands-on activities, presentations on leading-edge health research and interactive career panels, BC Children’s Hospital’s travelling Mini Med School inspired…
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Dr. Abu Raya awarded Vanier scholarship for improving pertussis vaccine
In Canada and other developed countries whooping cough – also known as pertussis – is making a comeback. Despite a…
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Kids with harder to manage diabetes improve the most from insulin pumps
Kids with the highest blood-sugar levels experienced the most improvement after starting insulin pump treatment, according to new research from…
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A new video will help BC families learn the ropes of asthma care
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJms3kX8Eg0
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New “Allergy Check” tool helps to assess the likelihood of having a food allergy
Allergy Check, a new assessment tool that guides users through the likelihood of having a food allergy with just a…
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Most British Columbians support policies to boost vaccine uptake: New research
The majority of British Columbians support vaccination and are in favour of policies that would encourage parents to vaccinate their…
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