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Supplied 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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U of A researcher aims to expand care to the families of cardiac arrest patients
In Canada, approximately 60,000 residents each year suffer from a cardiac arrest incident outside of hospital boundaries, according to Matthew…
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Heart failure drug shows promise for treating rare endometrial cancer
Researchers at the University of Alberta have found that digoxin, a drug commonly used for heart failure, may effectively treat…
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U of A professor researches the role of microbes in the Earth’s climate
Micro-organisms are a small but crucial agent in both the creation and mitigation of climate change, according to Lisa Stein. …
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U of A researcher discovers potential heart function benefit from anti-obesity drug
GDF15, an anti-obesity drug, is undergoing human clinical trials and has shown potential cardiac benefits in obese mice. Ongoing research…
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Parkinson’s disease impacts mental aspects of movement, U of A researchers find
University of Alberta PhD candidate in the faculty of rehabilitation medicine, Kathryn Lambert, co-published a research article exploring how Parkinson’s…
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U of A study investigates the Weinstein scandal’s effect on investors
A study from the Alberta School of Business recently found that investors tend to favour firms with more female executives.…
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U of A pediatrician argues FASD diagnosis perpetuates stigma
University of Alberta developmental pediatrician and assistant professor in the department of pediatrics, Sabrina Eliason, co-published a journal article exploring…
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