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Pediatrics and Child Health News Archive

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM professor creates novel podcast as resource for emerging scholars

February 14, 2025 — 
A Rady researcher and faculty member, working closely with local radio station UMFM, launched a podcast designed as a resource for medical trainees and residents to help guide them on their journey to becoming a clinician scientist. 

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Research and International

New study reveals breastfeeding duration influences infant microbiome and respiratory development

September 19, 2024 — 
A major study co-led by UM, NYU. and involving researchers from universities across North America. has been published in Cell.

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Research and International

Diabetes in Children

April 25, 2024 — 
On Wednesday May 8, 2024, UM Knowledge Exchange will explore the factors contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes in children.

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Meghan Azad, 2024 Gairdner Momentum Award Laureate

Research and International

Dr. Meghan Azad Receives Prestigious 2024 Canada Gairdner Award

April 11, 2024 — 
Dr. Meghan Azad is a renowned research leader in infant nutrition recognized with the prestigious 2024 Gairdner Momentum Award.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Global News: Canadian expert offers Halloween safety tips for children living with allergies

October 31, 2023 — 
Canadian expert offers Halloween safety tips for children living with allergies

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CBC Manitoba: About 45% of baby cries are due to pain according to breakthrough AI baby cry translator

September 7, 2023 — 
About 45% of baby cries are due to pain according to breakthrough AI baby cry translator

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Research and International

Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers

June 26, 2023 — 
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.

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Portrait of Dr. Terry Klassen.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM researchers to develop COVID-19 resources related to kids coming to Emergency

August 15, 2022 — 
A University of Manitoba project aimed at providing emergency department health-care professionals with the latest information about conditions related to COVID-19 and children has received more than $433,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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Feeding baby: New approaches use ‘active introduction’ rather than avoidance

February 28, 2022 — 

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