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Why medicine for kids is more than a smaller adult dose
More than half of all children receive at least one prescription medication a year. Despite this, few drugs have pediatric formulations. In North America and Europe, more than 75 per cent of pediatric prescriptions are considered off-label, meaning children are being prescribed medications that were never studied in their age group. Off-label use is associated…
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Dr. Wendy Robinson awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship
Dr. Wendy Robinson has been awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship in recognition of her leadership and significant contributions to our understanding of genetic and epigenetic variation in prenatal development, as well as her passion for and dedication to teaching and mentorship.
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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute: A year of innovation and breakthroughs
For the first time ever, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute has produced a mini Year in Review to publicly share a snapshot of research accomplished during the past fiscal year.
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Every day, our researchers are working towards breakthroughs to transform the lives of kids in British Columbia and around the world. Learn about the latest innovations and advancements in child health.
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