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What is somatization?
Around one in ten teens in Canada will experience SSRD – which involves chronic, physical symptoms such as pain or fatigue. SSRD can be debilitating and isolating as the physical symptoms make it difficult to attend school or socialize with friends.
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What distinguishes ‘normal’ inattentiveness and restlessness in kids from ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders of childhood and typically persists through adolescence and into adulthood. ADHD affects an estimated five to nine per cent of school-age children and four percent of adults. That means in every classroom, two kids would have ADHD, whether they’re diagnosed or not.
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App could provide new way to track vaccine safety
Canadian researchers, including from BC Children’s Hospital, have launched a pilot study for tracking adverse events related to flu vaccine.
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