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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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What can parents do to support their teens in making healthy choices?
In Canada, obesity and overweight affect nearly 30 per cent of children aged 5-17. Health risks associated with obesity and overweight in this age group include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, psychological issues (such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and behavioural disorders), asthma, sleep apnea, joint pain, and other conditions.
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Hospital ED visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.
A new study from BC Children’s Hospital and University of British Columbia researchers found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C. during the first peak of the pandemic.
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