Best Lives
Best Lives
Podcast Description
Bringing you the latest in pediatric research from BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. We highlight investigators, clinicians, and their trainees here at the research institute whose work is helping kids live their healthiest, happiest lives.
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The podcast centers around pediatric health research, highlighting diverse topics such as vaccine education, mental health in children, and innovations in pediatric therapies. For instance, episodes include discussions on HPV vaccine education, barriers to uptake, and the role of schools in promoting health awareness.
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!
Concussions are more than ”just a bump” — they're brain injuries that can seriously impact a child's life. In this episode, Dr. Shelina Babul, concussion expert and creator of the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), joins us to break down why concussions matter, especially in children and youth. We explore common misconceptions, early symptoms, and how CATT is changing concussion care across Canada and beyond.
Whether you're a parent, coach, teacher, or teen, you'll learn how to recognize and respond to concussions early — key to safer recoveries and better outcomes. Tune in and learn how we can all protect kids' brains.
Learn more about topics discussed in this episode:
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) website
Concussion Awareness Training Tool for youth: Impact on concussion knowledge, beliefs, and reporting intentions, Health Education & Behavior
Concussion Harmonization Project webpage
Follow-up visits after a concussion in the pediatric population: An integrative review, NeuroRehabilitation
All episodes written and produced by the Research Communications team at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute.
Theme music: ”Life Is Beautiful” by Anastasia Kir
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