University of Alberta
Researcher steps closer to understand autoimmune diseases
Understanding why immune cells, called T-cells, attack the body is vital in the war against autoimmune diseases like diabetes. University of Alberta researcher Troy Baldwin is a step closer to understanding why the body's ...
Immunology
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Vaccine discovered for hep C
(Medical Xpress) -- A University of Alberta researcher and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Virology has made the discovery of a vaccine that will potentially help combat hepatitis C. Michael Houghton, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 16, 2012 |
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South Asians living with coronary disease experience lower quality of life: study
In a first-of-its-kind study in Canada, Kevin Bainey of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry has discovered that South Asians who live in Alberta with coronary disease experience a lower quality of life.
Cardiology
Feb 15, 2012 |
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Brain rehearsal time ensures lasting memory performance
University of Alberta researchers have established that the ability of the brain to rehearse or repeat electrical impulses may be absolutely critical in order to make a newly acquired memory more permanent.
Neuroscience
Feb 14, 2012 |
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'Very promising' treatment for Huntington disease discovered
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a promising new therapy for Huntington disease that restores lost motor skills and may delay or stop the progression of the disease based on lab model tests, ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 13, 2012 |
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New understanding of DNA repair could eventually lead to cancer therapy
A research group in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta is hoping its latest discovery could one day be used to develop new therapies that target certain types of cancers.
Cancer
Feb 10, 2012 |
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Cirrhosis patients losing muscle mass have a higher death rate
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta reviewed the medical records of more than 100 patients who had a liver scarring condition and discovered those who were losing muscle were more apt to die while waiting for ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Reverse inclusion and the question of disability
Wheelchair basketball: It's a fast, skillful game, dazzling to watch, gruelling to play. It's also a sport that in Canada has become one of the most inclusive, welcoming athletes with disability and able-bodied athletes alike ...
Health
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Researchers develop 'conversation cards' to broach subject of pediatric weight management
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have created a deck of cards with conversation starters about sensitive and informational topics related to weight, that parents can use to guide their discussions when talking ...
Health
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Researchers find supplementary benefits in innovative probiotic study
A study conducted by ALES researchers designed to increase fertility rates in dairy cows has yielded even greater results than researchers had originally hoped for.
Medical research
Nov 29, 2011 |
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L-arginine: Supplement tested on fit, athletic men shows no advantage
One of the most recent, popular supplements for athletes looking to boost performance comes in the form of a naturally-occurring amino acid called L-arginine.
Other
Nov 22, 2011 |
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Food for thought: Contravening lay beliefs of eating at heart of our dietary disasters
Waste not, want not. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Don't snack before supper; you'll ruin your appetite.
Health
Nov 04, 2011 |
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Pain after car accidents: a pain in the neck or brain?
After her Honda Civic was totalled in a car crash, Melissa Mucci was told she was fine because she didn’t have any broken bones or serious injury.
Medical research
Nov 03, 2011 |
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Medical researchers ID potential new drug target that could stop debilitating effects of MS
Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a potential new drug target for Multiple Sclerosis that could prevent physical disability associated with the disease, once a new drug is developed.
Medical research
Oct 26, 2011 |
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Spousal death key link to loss of independent living for seniors
The death of a spouse is always a tragedy, but for seniors, that tragedy can spur some significant life changes. And one University of Alberta researcher says the choices they make are something policymakers need to pay attention ...
Health
Oct 24, 2011 |
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