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Smart Triage program supports children’s health in Uganda and Kenya
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that disproportionately affects children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Delayed recognition and treatment, often due to inadequate triage systems, contribute to high death rates. The Institute for Global Health (IGH) at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is helping address these inequities impacting care. With collaborators in…
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Dr. K.S. Joseph awarded the 2025 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship
Dr. K.S. Joseph, Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital; Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Dr. Geoffrey L. Hammond, affiliate investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, also served as the Institute’s scientific director and then…
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Understanding the risk of post-traumatic stress in pediatric solid organ transplant patients
Solid organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage organ failure. However, many young patients face traumatic medical challenges along the way, including invasive diagnostic tests and procedures, life-threatening illnesses, and time in intensive care. These experiences can lead to post-traumatic stress symptoms, such intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of procedures, disturbed sleep, anxiety, fear, and…
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