University of Alberta

Online support a breath of fresh air

A multi-site pilot project developed by University of Alberta researchers is providing a breath of fresh air for children with asthma and severe allergies by helping them interact with peers online and boosting ...

Health created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Anti-hypertension drug may improve schizophrenia symptoms

(Medical Xpress)—An anti-hypertension drug administered intravenously for a single four-hour treatment resulted in dramatic improvements of symptoms for people living with schizophrenia, according to newly published findings ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Helping the youngest stroke sufferers get a leg up

Toddlers who suffered a stroke as babies are learning how to walk thanks to research being conducted at the University of Alberta.

Neuroscience created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers abuzz over caffeine as cancer-cell killer

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the University of Alberta are abuzz after using fruit flies to find new ways of taking advantage of caffeine's lethal effects on cancer cells—results that could one day ...

Cancer created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (11) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research shows prescribing stool softeners isn't effective in easing constipation for palliative-care patients

(Medical Xpress)—End-of-life patients typically struggle with constipation caused by the narcotics they are given to alleviate their pain, so doctors prescribe a stool softener called docusate twice a day to alleviate this ...

Health created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0