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Ophthalmology

Exercise can provide relief for dry, itchy eyes

A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that a significant increase in tear secretion and tear film stability after participating in aerobic exercise can be another remedy for relieving dry, itchy ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Disinfecting PPE for reuse, recycling

A professor at Waterloo Engineering collaborated with researchers in New Zealand on the development of a method to disinfect personal protective equipment (PPE) for reuse or recycling.

Medications

CBD might help prime cells against COVID

Synthetic cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound also found in the cannabis plant, appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Expert discusses the spread of omicron

Before becoming the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo last year, Vivek Goel supported Canada's response to the pandemic as a member of the Federal COVID-19 Immunity Task Force. He also served as ...

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