Ophthalmology
A touchless technology for early detection of eye diseases
A non-contact laser imaging system could help doctors diagnose and treat eye diseases that cause blindness much earlier than is now possible.
Jun 14, 2021
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University of Waterloo
Health
Shift-work causes negative impacts on health, affects men and women differently
Shift-work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and affect our defense against infection, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.
Apr 21, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New imaging technology could 'revolutionize' cancer surgery
Cancer treatment could be dramatically improved by an invention at the University of Waterloo to precisely locate the edges of tumors during surgery to remove them.
Sep 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How does playing with other children affect toddlers' language learning?
Toddlers are surprisingly good at processing the speech of other young children, according to a new study. And toddlers who have more exposure to other children, such as those in daycare, may be particularly good at certain ...
Jul 10, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Virtual reality could be used to treat autism
Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.
Mar 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
In test of wisdom, new research favors Yoda over Spock
A person's ability to reason wisely about a challenging situation may improve when they also experience diverse yet balanced emotions, say researchers from the University of Waterloo.
Jan 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Younger children tend to make more informed decisions
A new study from the University of Waterloo has found that in some ways, the older you get the worse your decision making becomes.
Jul 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A bad mood may help your brain with everyday tasks
New research found that being in a bad mood can help some people's executive functioning, such as their ability to focus attention, manage time and prioritize tasks. The same study found that a good mood has a negative effect ...
Jul 18, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Team develops new way to fight HIV transmission
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a new tool to protect women from HIV infection.
Apr 16, 2018
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Health
Social media trends can predict tipping points in vaccine scares
Analyzing trends on Twitter and Google can help predict vaccine scares that can lead to disease outbreaks, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Dec 11, 2017
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