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Supplied Vaping during pregnancy less safe than previously thought, study suggests
A review of several studies on vaping during pregnancy indicates a significant increase in negative outcomes for both the mother…
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Gender disparities in housework remain unchanged, study finds
The gender divide in housework remains consistent, according to a study published by researchers at the University of Alberta. According…
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Healthy Pregnancy Hub aims to improve access to medication safety data
On November 19, 2024, Padma Kaul and colleagues launched the Healthy Pregnancy Hub website. This resource presents Canadian data on…
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Recent U of A grad strives to improve the prosthetic user experience with adaptive AI
A recent University of Alberta graduate is using the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve prosthetic devices. Adam Parker…
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U of A political scientist researches growth of online gambling
The rise in online sports betting in Alberta is generating both economic opportunities and harms, according to University of Alberta…
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Researchers bypass the liver with improved genetic drug delivery system
The liver often detects and degrades genetic drugs, preventing these drugs from reaching the target organ. A new genetic drug…
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U of A study explores the impact of protein intake on colorectal cancer patients
In the pilot trial, “Protein Recommendation to Increase Muscle (PRIMe),” researchers evaluated if colorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing chemotherapy would…
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More research needed on effects of anti-obesity drugs in children, U of A prof says
Recent studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that anti-obesity drugs can reduce obesity in children and…
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U of A political scientist creates online political discourse toolkit
Jared Wesley is a political science professor at the University of Alberta and the lead of the Common Ground initiative.…
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U of A professor works to bring small nuclear reactors to Alberta
Small modular nuclear reactors (SMR), a new form of clean energy, are currently undergoing assessments for potential use in Edmonton…
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