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Do we know what causes autism? (SickKids VS Myths)

Season 7 · Episode 4

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 22:57

There are a lot of myths about autism, making it hard to figure out what we really know — and what we don’t. We talk to leading researchers Drs. Stephen Scherer and Louise Gallagher, as well as SickKids research participant Jon, about what our genes are teaching us about autism. They'll help us sort facts from fiction — and explain how a "holy grail" breakthrough could give children and families more care options.

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Why a diagnosis is everything (SickKids VS Uncertainty) 

Season 7 · Episode 3

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 24:47

Most of us seek — and find — answers whenever worrisome symptoms arise. But some kids grow up facing ever-evolving health issues without discovering why. Hear how far and long Melika and her parents went in their search for an elusive answer. And meet the determined genetics counsellor who provides families like theirs with a much-needed glimmer of hope during the anguish of not knowing what’s wrong.

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When life-changing clinical trials are out of reach (SickKids VS Barriers)

Season 7 · Episode 2

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 21:46

When a clinical trial offers hope, financial barriers shouldn't stand in the way. For 12-year-old Nika and her family, participating in a potentially life-saving clinical trial at SickKids means more than appointments and medications; it means travel, unexpected expenses, and a new routine. In this episode, Nika’s mom, Amanda, shares what that journey has looked like, and how a new SickKids program is helping families like hers remove some barriers, so that they can focus on what matters most.

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Can we talk about bladders and bowels? (SickKids VS Disconnection)

Season 7 · Episode 1

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 19:52

In middle school, Mason was struggling to get through the day without an accident. He has bladder and bowel dysfunction (BBD), an extremely common condition. But Mason is part of the 1 per cent of kids who don't respond to any existing treatment. Until now. Hear how his SickKids team, an innovative program, and one tiny device strengthened the connection between his mind and body - and opened up his entire life.

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Can a $5 Kit Save a Baby’s Life? (SickKids VS Newborn Mortality)

Season 6 · Episode 5

Thursday, July 10, 2025 • Duration 22:09

Newborn mortality is one of the biggest challenges facing global child health. One SickKids scientist is determined to change that with an inexpensive kit that gives parents the tools they need to keep their newborn healthy and safe. Join us as we track the kit’s impact in northern Pakistan — and its potential to save children's lives around the world.

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What Happens When a Cancer Trial Leads to Unexpected Results? (SickKids VS Leukemia)

Season 6 · Episode 4

Thursday, June 26, 2025 • Duration 21:38

Despite advancements in treatment, leukemia survival rates have remained unchanged for years—until now. A groundbreaking clinical trial is transforming outcomes for children. Hear from the SickKids experts who led this game-changing breakthrough and the family whose journey was forever changed by it.

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When a Lifesaving Device Gets in the Way of Living (SickKids VS Mechanical Hearts)

Season 6 · Episode 3

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 24:57

When Harper was four, she was surgically tethered to a machine the size of a dishwasher. It kept her alive as she waited for a heart transplant. But it meant her life was confined to a hospital indefinitely. A new study explores the complex emotions and impact for families surviving in limbo

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What if the Hurt is in Your Brain — Not Your Head? SickKids VS Chronic Pain

Season 6 · Episode 2

Thursday, May 29, 2025 • Duration 20:19

An accident at the beach left 15-year-old Lauryn in extreme discomfort for years. Pain is one of the body’s most important signals for survival but sometimes signals in the brain can get crossed and the hurt continues long after an injury has healed. Hear from a team that’s re-wiring brains to put pain in its place.

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How Their Transplants Led to Modern Love (SickKids VS Organ Failure)

Season 6 · Episode 1

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 23:42

Organ failure is a race against time. Even when a transplant is possible, plenty can still go wrong. But major advances are improving the odds and creating new outcomes for patients, as you’ll hear in this tale of two strangers — Brad and Regan, whose lives became forever intertwined.

(For bonus content or to advance similar research, please visit SickKidsFoundation.com/podcast. The SickKids VS Podcast is generously sponsored by CIBC and edited by Quill).

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Why Do Emergency Departments Need AI? SickKids VS Wait Times

Season 5 · Episode 6

Thursday, June 6, 2024 • Duration 23:13

Many families rush to hospital emergency departments every day. Some don’t know why a child is sick. Some do. But they all share a common concern: how long will we have to wait? Hear how one emergency physician (who’s also a computer scientist) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to address wait times so more patients and caregivers can see health-care experts sooner.

(To advance breakthrough research and care like this, please visit SickKidsFoundation.com/podcast. SickKids VS is generously sponsored by CIBC and edited by Quill.)

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