Childhood Diseases
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Video games can trigger deadly heart rhythms in at-risk kids
Video games can cause life-threatening irregular heart rhythms in susceptible children, according to a new study published last week in the journal Heart Rhythm, believed to be the first research into this subject. Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani, head of cardiology and researcher at BC Children’s Hospital, says the findings uncovered an uncommon, but distinct pattern among…
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: What parents need to know
What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? What do I do if my child has JIA? For World Arthritis Day, we answer some common questions about JIA.
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Working to make childhood cancer recurrence a thing of the past: Q&A with BRAvE researchers
Generously supported by funding from BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Michael Cuccione Foundation, researchers at BC Children’s Hospital have developed a new precision oncology platform that stands to save young lives across Canada.
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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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