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New research funding to accelerate stem cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes
A new national research team led by BC Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Francis Lynn was one of two groups awarded a total of $6 million in funding from the Government of Canada and JDRF Canada to accelerate the development of stem cell based therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Peanut allergy treatment significantly lowers risk of life-threatening reactions in preschoolers
It’s a peanut-filled world — or at least it can feel that way for kids with peanut allergies. But a new study by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia gives hope to parents and kids who face real danger from exposure to peanuts.
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What can B.C. parents do to protect their kids from lead in water?
Lead exposure during childhood has been linked with growth abnormalities, neurodevelopmental conditions, behavioural problems, and reductions in IQ scores.
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