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New study finds girls in rural BC at highest risk of self-poisoning
Girls age 10 to 19 living in rural BC communities with poor access to local mental health services are at the highest risk of intentionally poisoning themselves.This is a key finding in a study led by researchers from the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU), recently published in the British Columbia Medical Journal. The…
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Most Vancouver adults had antibody reactivity to SARS-CoV-2 by first wave, infant immune system research confirms
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many research teams around the world focused on creating antibody tests to diagnose individuals who had SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Surprisingly, some researchers detected low levels of antibodies in many individuals who had never been exposed to the virus.
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Reimagining Patient Care: Q&A with Dr. Stuart Turvey, Precision Health Lead
In 2016, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute set out to become one of the top pediatric research institutes in North America. To achieve this, BCCHR set out their strategic initiatives to create innovative solutions to some of the biggest health problems.
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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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