BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR)Articles by: BCCHR Communications
BCCHR Communications
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Little-known virus is a major cause of childhood hearing loss
Dr. Soren Gantt, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and director of clinical research at BC Children’s Hospital and associate professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of British Columbia, talks about the prevalence of cCMV, how it’s detected and what can be done to avoid transmission.
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Falling childhood asthma rates linked to declining use of unnecessary antibiotics
https://youtu.be/-Jh0DSM2FmQ?si=QGxMGgmn52U9Dahr
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Baseline study of cannabis poisonings in minors links smoking with drinking
A new study finds most minors treated for cannabis poisoning at BC Children’s Hospital prior to the legalization of recreational use in Canada had intentionally used cannabis with other mood-altering substances.