Garth Meckler
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Emerging treatment options offer hope to children affected by migraine
Headache disorders, such as migraine, can drastically disrupt daily life. Still, they are underestimated, underrecognized, and undertreated. Migraine is among the top three causes of disability in individuals aged 10 to 24, with 10 per cent of children experiencing it before reaching puberty. Migraine is associated with school absenteeism, disengagement from extracurricular activities, and decreased…
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BC Children’s Hospital researchers bring Mini Med School to the Yukon for the first time
UPDATE: As of January 30, 2025, the Mini Med School event for Grade 10–12 students is full. However, due to demand, a new event open to the public, Mini Science Night, will be available Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00–7:30 pm at the MacBride Museum. See more information here.
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BC Children’s Hospital part of new pediatric COVID-19 research network
BC Children’s Hospital is part of a new cross-Canada network to ensure a coordinated research response to COVID-19. Supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the platform will enhance collaboration and information-sharing between research teams to fully understand the impacts of COVID-19 and improve the health and wellbeing of children and youth.
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