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    New research shows sepsis to be biggest global killer

    New research published in The Lancet shows that twice as many people are dying of sepsis than previously estimated. The study determined that in 2017 there were 48.9 million cases of sepsis worldwide and 11 million died of the condition. This represents one in five deaths worldwide making sepsis a bigger killer than cancer or…

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    New research identifies third gene behind rare overgrowth syndrome in children

    When Ali’s son Howard* was still not crawling, rolling over or meeting her gaze at 10 months old, the experienced mother-of-two knew something was wrong. Despite assurances from friends and family that everything was fine, Ali brought it up with her family doctor. After rounds of tests and specialist appointments, an MRI scan revealed damaged…

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    Saving babies from superbugs

    Dr. Joseph Ting is leading a new Canada-wide study that perfectly combines his passions and expertise: providing top-notch care for vulnerable babies and using statistics to research infectious disease. This staff neonatologist at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre ultimately aims to protect newborn and preterm babies from the overuse of antibiotics and superbugs.

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