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Concussions are serious yet invisible brain injuries
British Columbia’s first Concussion Awareness Week, Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, 2021, aims to raise awareness about concussions and encourage everyone to learn how to prevent, recognize, respond to and manage this invisible injury. An official proclamation has been made by the B.C. government, signed by the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, and…
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Research Roundup: September 2021
Welcome to this month’s Research Roundup, a recurring overview of recent studies published by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the University of British Columbia, and their collaborators.
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Genes, pain and medication: Q&A with Dr. Catrina Loucks
For some children with cancer the most painful part of their journey is when they start receiving life-saving treatment. To improve care for these and other sick children, it’s essential to understand why pain can be more intense in some kids than others, and how pain medications can potentially cause harmful reactions.
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