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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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Children with chronic medical conditions at greater risk of hospitalization from RSV
In a recent study, published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), The University of British Columbia (UBC), and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) found that most children with chronic medical conditions face a significantly higher risk for hospitalization due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in their first two…
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Personalized, precise, powerful: How BCCHR researchers are changing childhood cancer care
When a child’s cancer returns after conventional treatment, families often find themselves in uncharted territory — scared, exhausted, and grasping for answers. But thanks to a remarkable collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and national research networks, new pediatric cancer treatment options are emerging.
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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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