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Alexander Cook Social determinants affect children’s emergency care outcomes, U of A study finds
A University of Alberta study found that the social determinants of health play a vital role in pediatric emergency department…
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Chronic wasting disease found in B.C. deer for the first time
On February 1, 2024, chronic wasting disease (CWD) was reported in British Columbia for the first time. This disease, which…
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Portable ultrasound device could reduce emergency room wait times
A research team at the University of Alberta has developed a portable arm ultrasound device to make quicker diagnoses and…
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U of A professor signs conservation agreement to protect Moose Pasture
Moose Pasture, a 65-hectare property east of Elk Island National Park, has been put under a conservation agreement with the…
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U of A research finds putting aside a soulmate mentality creates successful relationships
New research from the University of Alberta found that high-quality relationships come from partners who work together to foster a…
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Fungi a factor in the fight against mountain pine beetles, U of A research finds
High populations of mountain pine beetles can overwhelm forests by killing trees and altering ecosystems. A University of Alberta study…
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Edmonton Hikers uncover fossil sturgeon that dates back 72 million years
On the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Capilano Park, a group of hikers came across what would later…
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Computer science completion steadily growing in Alberta high schools, researchers find
The number of high school students completing computer science courses steadily increased between 2009 – 19, according to University of…
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Machine learning could predict the future health of Canadians
A research team at the University of Alberta is using machine learning to predict Canadian’s future mental and physical health…
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Men’s Sheds improve the mental health of rural men, report finds
For retired, rural men, Men’s Sheds can provide a sense of purpose, inclusion, and camaraderie that benefits their mental and…
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