University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Cancers with disorganized 'traffic systems' more difficult to treat: research
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed test results from thousands of patients with various types of cancer and discovered that "disorganized" cancers were more difficult to treat and consistently resulted ...
Cancer
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Resveratrol may be a natural exercise performance enhancer: researchers
A natural compound found in some fruits, nuts and red wine may enhance exercise training and performance, demonstrates newly published medical research from the University of Alberta.
Health
Jun 19, 2012 |
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Rural COPD patients receiving vital care thanks to U of A program
A researcher in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and his colleagues in the Centre for Lung Health are on a mission to keep patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder out of hospital. No easy task, seeing as COPD ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 05, 2012 |
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New finding important to heart health, also changed faculty member's entire research path
Medical scientist Howard Young's research has taken a dramatic, unexpected turn in the last few months, thanks to a serendipitous chain of events that could lead to a genetic test that can predict heart failure in certain ...
Medical research
Jun 01, 2012 |
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Fatty acid found in fish prevents age-related vision loss
An omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, known as DHA, prevented age-related vision loss in lab tests, demonstrates recently published medical research from the University of Alberta.
Ophthalmology
May 30, 2012 |
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Protective molecule, ACE2, also proving its worth in diabetic patients
ACE2, a molecule that has been shown to prevent damage in the heart, is now proving to be protective of the major organs that are often damaged in diabetic patients.
Diabetes
May 16, 2012 |
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Researchers across North America team up to find genetic markers for autism
A medical researcher at the University of Alberta is working with scientists from across North America to find out if there are genetic markers for autism. More than 15 scientists will examine DNA samples from children with ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Apr 18, 2012 |
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Using powerful MRI to track iron levels in brain could be new way to monitor progression of MS
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a new way to track the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in those living with the disease, by using a powerful, triple strength MRI to track increasing ...
Neuroscience
Dec 15, 2011 |
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Medical researchers discover hidden side of prion diseases
Medical researchers in Canada and the United States recently published their joint findings that fatal prion diseases, which include BSE or "mad cow disease," have a hidden signature.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 30, 2011 |
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Researchers make important link between active ingredient in saffron and multiple sclerosis
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered that an active ingredient in the Persian spice saffron may be a potential treatment for diseases involving neuroinflammation, such as multiple sclerosis.
Medical research
Nov 04, 2011 |
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U of A researchers hope to stop heart disease
Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry are trying to reverse a devastating trend: cancer survivors developing cardiovascular disease, one of the top two killers in Canada.
Cardiology
Jun 02, 2011 |
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