Best Lives
Bringing you the latest in pediatric research from BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. We highlight researchers, clinicians, and their trainees here at the Research Institute whose work is helping kids live their healthiest, happiest lives. The Best Lives podcast is a leading Canadian pediatric medicine and research podcast!
Best Lives
Latest Episodes
Early gut health and lifelong impact: Inside the CALINA-IBD study
Canada has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world, with approximately one in 140 Canadians currently diagnosed — a number expected to climb to one in 100 by 2030. In this episode, registered dietit...
What parents teach us about congenital heart disease beyond the hospital
Parents' lived experiences shape this discussion on congenital heart disease (CHD), moving beyond clinical outcomes to explore the emotional and everyday realities of raising a child with a heart condition. Drawing on qualitative research, Dyla...
Prenatal antidepressant exposure and child development
This episode explores the critical intersection of maternal mental health and child development, focusing on the implications of antidepressant use during pregnancy. Dr. Tim Oberlander discusses his extensive research on the effects of prenatal...
Transforming neonatal care through MRI innovation
This episode explores new research from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) that uses an innovative MRI technique to measure brain oxygen metabolism in preterm infants. Dr. Alexander Weber, an MRI biomedical engineer and investiga...
Oral immunotherapy treats kids' food allergies and reduces parents' anxiety
Managing a child's food allergy can be an enormous source of stress. Constant vigilance, fear of accidental exposures, and navigating complicated meal plans can deeply impact a family's quality of life. But new research from BC Children's Hospi...
