Is prenatal antidepressant exposure safe for the developing child?

(December 23, 2025)
Long-term studies reveal that ongoing maternal mental health and supportive environments play the biggest role in shaping outcomes across childhood and adolescence, versus ​prenatal antidepressant exposure.

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The Year of the Treg: The latest discoveries by the Levings lab

(December 15, 2025)
Dr. Megan Lev​ings and her team have recently published two papers on the very different functions and uses of regulatory T cells (Tregs). ​

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New BC study reveals the 2017 transfer of Correctional Health Services to PHSA reduced deaths

(November 26, 2025)
Health outcomes for people released from BC’s provincial correctional centres have improved since PHSA assumed responsibility for health care services in 2017, with fewer deaths – particularly overdose deaths – among those released from custody.

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Ensuring research participation is available to all Canadians​

(November 13, 2025)
Improving language accessibility in clinical research studies helps pave the way for more equitable health outcomes, and makes research more generalizable to the local population. 

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The impact of myofascial dysfunction on chronic pain

(November 7, 2025)
During National Pain Awareness Week, BCCHR interviewed researchers to discuss myofascial dysfunction and pain. Myofascial dysfunction makes it hard for soft tissues to move as they normally would, may lead to chronic pain, and is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.​

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From research to practice: Empowering oncology nurses in advance care planning

(November 12, 2025)
 A new study from BC Cancer researchers explores how to better support oncology nurses in engaging patients and families in advance care planning (ACP).

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Pediatric hypertension significantly increases risk of kidney disease in adulthood

(October 29, 2025)
 ​A new s​tudy shows that children and adolescents with hypertension (high blood pressure) have a 4.5 times greater risk of developing kidney disease when they become young adults compared to their peers without hypertension.

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New clinical trials point to two promising medications for IgA nephropathy

(October 27, 2025)
People with IgA nephropathy could have two new medication options for treating their kidney disease in the coming years,

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Dr. Brad Nelson named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada​

(September 17, 2025)
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has named its incoming class of 2025, electing BC Cancer distinguished scientist Dr. Brad Nelson as a Fellow – the highest honour an academic can achieve in Canada.

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How a food allergy treatment for kids is easing anxiety for parents

(August 26, 2025)
By helping children build tolerance to allergenic foods, oral immunotherapy (OIT) not only reduces the risk of severe allergic reactions, but also helps families feel safer, more confident, and less isolated in their daily lives.

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Caring for young people during a toxic drug crisis 

(August 22, 2025)
Dr. Danya Fast discusses key findings from her research and what families need to know to support loved ones who use drugs.

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