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Personalized, precise, powerful: How BCCHR researchers are changing childhood cancer care
When a child’s cancer returns after conventional treatment, families often find themselves in uncharted territory — scared, exhausted, and grasping for answers. But thanks to a remarkable collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and national research networks, new pediatric cancer treatment options are emerging.
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The truth about concussion in children and youth: ‘It’s a traumatic brain injury’
The human brain is fragile and intricate, and it’s the only organ that cannot be transplanted. Now imagine the brain inside a child’s still-developing skull, subjected to the sudden jolt of a fall, head-to-head hit in sports, or even a bump on the playground. What happens next can change a young life.
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Decoding kids’ health through cheek swabs: What new research reveals
Cheek swabs — they’re painless, simple, and commonly used in pediatric research. But how reliable are they across different developmental periods? And what can they really tell us about children’s health?
