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We're winding down our presence here on X, but the conversation's certainly not over.
Find @MacUPediatrics on Bluesky, Instagram & LinkedIn for the latest news and research. See you there! 👋
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TikTok is shaping how health info is shared—but is it reliable?
@MacUPediatrics resident Hannah Snyder analyzed 200 #epilepsy videos on TikTok, finding that lower-quality content was more widely shared than expert-led posts.
Learn more ⬇️
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Following #MCHRD2025, @MacUPediatrics' Elif Bilgic (@ElifBilgic16) is the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Anthony KC Chan Rising Research Star Award!
Watch her #GrandRounds presentation, where she shares insights on impactful research in #meded & child health⬇️
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#MCHRD2025 gathered over 400 attendees & featured 160+ studies, spanning topics from climate change to AI in #meded.
“We know the impact we’re making here extends far beyond our campus,” said Angelo Mikrogianakis, chair of @MacUPediatrics.
Learn more⬇️
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Congratulations to the ASP research team and all the award winners at #MCHRD2025!
Congrats to our ASP research team members for winning the best poster award at MCHRD 2025 today!
#MCHRD2025 @MacUPediatrics
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
Thank you to all presenters, supervisors, family partners, judges, staff volunteers & attendees for making #MCHRD2025 a success! Your contributions drive child health research forward. 👏
#ChildHealth #Research
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
The first session of poster presentations is underway! 🎉
@MacUPediatrics @machealthsci @canchildcentre @OffordCentre @MacMODR @ResearchStJoes @McMasteResearch
#MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #Poster #Presentations
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
Thank you #MCHRD2025 organizers for allowing me to share this work! @CAFsociety @Dr_Gorter @kabeattie @MacUPediatrics
.@MacUPediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (@m_batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients.
#MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit
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.@MacUPediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (@m_batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients.
#MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit
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#MCHRD2025 is here! 🎉
We’re at @McMasterU's student marketplace for 160+ studies advancing pediatric healthcare, a keynote by @DrCChambers, awards & more. 🚀
#ChildHealth #Research #Pediatrics
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
Building bridges: These @McMasterU residents go above and beyond for the communities they serve. @McMasterPGME @TheHubHamilton @MacUPediatrics @MacDeptMed
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Explore vision development in early childhood, strabismus, nystagmus & key ocular signs that may indicate severe systemic conditions.
@McMasterSurgery's Santa Heede shares an insightful session on the importance of early eye assessments at #GrandRounds ⬇️
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Children who survive serious illness/surgery may experience lasting effects beyond recovery.
@MacUPediatrics' Karen Choong (@karen_choong) & David Zorko (@zorkosaurus) contributed to research showing PTSD rates among PICU survivors range from 3% to 37% ⬇️
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
Jacqueline Wong, pediatric infectious disease expert and assistant professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @CdnPressNews about measles—debunking misleading claims about vaccines, maternal immunity and the use of vitamin A to self-medicate.
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Calling all #researchers! 🔬
We're #hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to support pediatric infectious disease trials. If you have strong interpersonal skills & experience in clinical trial coordination, apply by March 28! 🦠
Details & application⬇️
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
📣 #MCHRD2025 presenters — let’s spread the word!
Share your excitement on social media & showcase your research. Don’t forget to use our hashtag #MCHRD2025 and check out the graphic below to make your posts stand out! 🔍📊
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
Sarah Khan, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @TheSpec about the time-sensitive nature of contact tracing following exposure to measles and its impact on the health-care system.
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McMaster University Department of Pediatrics retweeted
Canadians 'strongly' urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before travelling.
Sarah Khan, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @nationalpost about measles and what to do if you return from international travel with symptoms.
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Catch up on the latest #GrandRounds 🎥
Our playlist features expert talks from @MacUPediatrics faculty, trainees & scientists & more on key developments in pediatric education, research & clinical care.
Watch now ⬇️
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#PediatricEducation #MedEd #Research
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