Healthy Starts
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A baby’s first poop can help predict risk of developing allergies
It may seem like an unusual place to go looking for answers, but the contents of a baby’s first diaper can reveal a lot about a newborn’s future health.
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Most Vancouver adults had antibody reactivity to SARS-CoV-2 by first wave, infant immune system research confirms
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many research teams around the world focused on creating antibody tests to diagnose individuals who had SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Surprisingly, some researchers detected low levels of antibodies in many individuals who had never been exposed to the virus.
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Reimagining Patient Care: Q&A with Dr. Stuart Turvey, Precision Health Lead
In 2016, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute set out to become one of the top pediatric research institutes in North America. To achieve this, BCCHR set out their strategic initiatives to create innovative solutions to some of the biggest health problems.
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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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