Oncology & Cancer
Researchers translate a hypothesis into a personalized treatment for cancer
Dr. Franz Zemp, Ph.D., gets chills talking about how his idea to target a specific cancer cell has evolved.
Dec 1, 2023
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University of Calgary
The University of Calgary (U of C) is located in Alberta, Canada. U of C has a large selection of undergraduate programs, nearly 3,000 full time academic researchers, an extensive graduate program, veterinary school and medical school. U of C has a cutting edge energy, environmental, engineering and science research facility. Recently, U of C opened a campus in Dohar, Qatar offering state of the art nursing programs to student living in the Middle East. U of C introduced an innovative 4-year veterinary degree combining technology, cross/discipline study in 2008.
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Pediatrics
Infants exposed to certain biologics during pregnancy can safely receive rotavirus vaccine, finds study
A study by University of Calgary researchers and the Canadian Immunization Research Network may prompt a change to vaccination guidelines for infants. Researchers investigated how the immune systems of babies exposed to biologic ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover unique differences in cancer cells based on where they are in a tumor
UCalgary researchers have discovered unique differences in cancer cells based on where they are in a tumor. The findings indicate the cells at the edge of a tumor may hold the key to guide treatment.
Nov 7, 2023
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Other
Students create app to help medical students learn how to talk to patients
Eddie Guo did a lot of self reflection and realized he needed more practice talking to patients to become an excellent doctor. But how? Medical education includes opportunities for students to practice their communication ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover how an infectious parasite uses immune cells as a Trojan Horse
University of Calgary researchers have discovered how Leishmania parasites hide within the body to cause Leishmaniasis. The tiny parasites are carried by infected sand flies. Considered a tropical disease, 1 to 2 million ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Health
How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important
Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing disease and extending lifespan. It is also known to change the composition and activity of the trillions of microbes in our guts known as the microbiome.
Mar 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Emergency department visits for attempted suicides rose globally among youth during pandemic, shows meta-analysis
Even though pediatric emergency department visits decreased greatly overall during the COVID-19 pandemic, a newly published study led out of the University of Calgary shows there was also a sharp increase in emergency department ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Cardiology
MOXIE significantly reduces cardiovascular events in high-risk chronic disease patients
Researchers from the University of Calgary, the Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration (ICDC), and social impact creative agency Emergence Creative are announcing dramatic results that demonstrate a significant improvement ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'
University of Calgary researchers designed a novel imaging and experimental preparation system, allowing them to record the activity of the enteric nervous system in mice. The new technique allows researchers to record what ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study finds link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body weight
Researchers in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary in collaboration with the Canadian CHILD Study have found a link between the diversity, or number, of fungal species in the infant gut and the ...
Feb 9, 2023
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