Brain, Behaviour & Development
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A strong case for virtual health in pediatric neurology
When physical distancing measures were implemented in March 2020 during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatric hospital appointments were cancelled or rescheduled. Some clinics and hospital programs introduced or increased the use of virtual health — defined as the delivery of health care from anywhere with an internet or Wi-Fi connection using…
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New book shares the latest research on prenatal stress and child development
When Dr. Tim Oberlander was first hired at Sunny Hill Health Centre more than 25 years ago, he treated developmental problems in infants and children with prenatal exposure to cocaine and methadone and noticed something he didn’t expect.
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Future eating disorder prevention programs to target ‘body-checking’ behaviours
New research by Dr. Shannon Zaitsoff, Dr. Jennifer Coelho and their team suggests that body-checking behaviours — like frequent weighing or scrutinizing one’s body in the mirror — could be key targets for eating disorder prevention programs.
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