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Climate change is increasing respiratory disease

Air pollution is the third most important risk factor for global mortality. "It's a massive problem," says Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute scientist Dr. Chris Carlsten. Dr. Carlsten has just completed a review of the latest research linking air pollution from traffic to allergic respiratory disease. The review found allergic disease is on the rise in many regions of the world, particularly in Asia, where traffic pollution is most severe. And the new reality of climate change is making things worse.

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Don't flip out: “Air” on the side of caution on the trampoline

Vancouver, BC – An afternoon of fun on a neighbour's trampoline ended suddenly when three-year-old Remy crashed to the ground. His parents rushed him to the emergency department.

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TEC4Home moves forward to clinical trials

Vancouver, BC – When Jane Grafton struggled to breathe after taking a few steps, she knew something was terribly wrong. The South Surrey resident was admitted to hospital in March and diagnosed with cardiac dysrhythmia, a life threatening condition. “The severity of my heart failure finally hit home,” says Jane. 

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Hot weather starting today calls for caution

Vancouver, BC – Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for the South Coast. The prolonged period of hot weather will start today and will continue through to Monday with Saturday and Sunday being the hottest.

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VGH leads the way in traumatic brain treatment

Vancouver, BC – Just over a year ago Michael Severloh’s father got the call every parent dreads. “There has been an accident. It’s very serious. Your son has a traumatic brain injury.”

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Health Canada gives green light to new supervised injection service in Vancouver

Vancouver, BC – Health Canada has approved Vancouver Coastal Health's application for a new supervised injection service on the Downtown Eastside (DTES), where the life-saving service can have the most impact on the public health overdose crisis.

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