Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Disorders

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At last — Developing potential cures for genetic neurodevelopmental disorders

Dr. Blair Leavitt is using the latest in gene-editing technology and working directly with patient families to develop treatments for children with pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Marijuana as medicine for kids with cancer: An emerging field of desperately needed research

There are currently no evidence-based guidelines for medical marijuana use in pediatric patients. Dr. Rod Rassekh is focused on research that will provide better understanding on the risks and potential benefits of therapeutic cannabis.

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A strong case for virtual health in pediatric neurology

Dr. James Lee and colleagues found that virtual health in a pediatric neurology setting during the COVID-19 pandemic provided reliable, accessible and efficient patient care.

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Pediatric Sepsis Data Challenge invites researchers to help develop a model to save lives

To help prevent more children from dying of sepsis, the Institute for Global Health is inviting researchers to help design an open-source algorithm that predicts in-hospital mortality in low- and middle-income countries.

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Crafting beating heart cells to deliver personalized treatments for kids with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Researchers at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute are working with human-induced pluripotent stem cells to develop safer and more effective treatments for kids with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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