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(August 22, 2023) Mother's mood — not antidepressant exposure — has the greatest impact on a child’s levels of anxiety according to BC Children's researchers.
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(August 16, 2023) A recently published study showed agricultural pesticides and fine particulate matter air pollution were related to a higher incidence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in B.C..
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(August 2, 2023) Researchers in a BC Children's Research lablab say targeted vaccines are needed to combat antimicrobial resistance..
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(June 28, 2023) This new granting program, developed by the V Foundation for Cancer Research, sees $8 million in funding invested in cancer research being led by women scientists.
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Study Reveals Cause for Different Outcomes for Patients that Experience Early vs Late Relapse of Lymphoma
(June 20, 2023) A BC Cancer study sheds light on the cause behind the different outcomes of patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who experienced a relapse.
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Perinatal Services BC's 2020/21 surveillance reports now available
(June 5, 2023) These reports are important to improve maternal-fetal and newborn health outcomes and to guide decision making across British Columbia.
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New data highlights high cost of healthy eating in B.C.
(May 25, 2023) A new BCCDC report suggests nutritious diets are unaffordable for many B.C. families and individuals living on low-incomes.
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(May 10, 2023) recent study done among kidney care clinic patients and health-care providers revealed barriers – and also useful and practical ways to better support patients – in monitoring blood pressure at home.
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