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From Mini Med School attendees to medical school mentors
High school students attending the latest Vancouver edition of Mini Med School had the opportunity to participate in 30-minute information sessions with mentors such as Kate Kim and Sara Blais, currently in their third year of medical school at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Mini Med School is a health science outreach program hosted by BC Children’s Hospital…
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The impact of myofascial dysfunction on chronic pain: Q&A with Dr. Gillian Lauder and Nicholas West
Ongoing chronic pain can lead to poor sleep and concentration, reduced mobility that limits physical activity, and social withdrawal that takes a toll on mental health. When factors that play a role in causing pain are unexplained, pediatric patients may live with unresolved pain and difficulty finding a clear diagnosis — known in medicine as…
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Research holds out hope for improved Rett syndrome treatment
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to foster understanding about this complex neurological disorder that impacts mostly females — one in 10,000 births globally. Rett syndrome affects multiple organ systems and can lead to severe impairments that disrupt key aspects of an individual’s life. “This condition is rare, but it places a heavy burden…
