Medical economics
Crowded emergency rooms adding hidden costs to health care systems
It's no secret that emergency health care in Canada is in crisis.
Oct 24, 2022
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University of Alberta
Biomedical technology
Social robots have potential to supplement stuttering treatment
Social robots that interact with humans could be a promising new addition to current treatment tools for people who stutter, according to a recent study looking at how the high-tech helpers might be used in clinics.
Oct 21, 2022
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Genetics
Researchers find gene mutations in scleroderma patients that could point to new treatments
Researchers have uncovered cancer-like genetic mutations in the affected cells of people with scleroderma, pointing the way to potential new ways to treat the debilitating and sometimes fatal skin and connective tissue disease.
Oct 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Monkeypox misinformation on TikTok follows a familiar pattern, study shows
Conspiracy theories about monkeypox are spreading as fast as the virus itself, mirroring the proliferation of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study from the University of Alberta.
Oct 19, 2022
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Health
Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it's not
People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new research published in Gastroenterology on how dietary fiber affects the disease.
Oct 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More awareness, education needed to better treat polycystic ovary syndrome
By the time she was 15, Sarah Chambers knew something wasn't right with her body.
Sep 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cell membranes play a larger role than thought in allowing spike proteins on viruses to infect cells
University of Alberta research shows how cell membranes play a much larger role than previously understood in allowing spike proteins on viruses to infect cells. The findings, published in the journal iScience, could give ...
Sep 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Helping young athletes find a winning formula for wellness
On May 31, 2021, professional tennis player Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, revealing a battle with long-term depression that left her unwilling to take part in mandatory media commitments. A few weeks later, American ...
Sep 13, 2022
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Health
Insights on injury-related ER visits for people experiencing houselessness
A new report from the Injury Prevention Center is the first in Alberta to provide data on injury-related emergency department visits by people experiencing houselessness—information that will help community organizations ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Diabetes
Not enough men in their 40s are getting screened for diabetes: Canadian study
Not enough men in Alberta, Canada—especially those in their 40s—are getting tested for diabetes, putting them at risk for heart disease, cancer and other complications, according to new population health research published ...
Jul 14, 2022
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