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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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New approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders offers earlier diagnosis and treatment options

A new project, funded in part by Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), will develop strategies to identify children with, or at risk for, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) much earlier.

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Meet our new investigator: Q&A with Dr. Sara Mostafavi

Dr. Sara Mostafavi creates analytical tools that opening up new research lines at BC Children's Hospital and helping scientists uncover the root causes of genetic diseases and developmental disorders.

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New research sheds light on cellular process behind a rare, multi-system disease

New research from CFRI and the Catalan Institute of Oncology in Spain sheds light on the cellular processes that underpin a disease that can cause developmental delay in children.

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New research reveals the long-term impact of pain in baby’s first months

The painful, life-saving procedures that premature babies often undergo in their first few months of life are associated with altered brain development and lower IQ scores at seven years of age, a new study has found. The findings were published in the March 2014 issue of Pediatrics.

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