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Amanda Sparks
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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Rosty Soroka
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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Luke Nelson
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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Christien Ford
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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Rural Canadians face barriers to accessing cancer clinical trials, study finds
Individuals residing in rural or remote areas across Canada experience barriers in accessing potentially life-saving cancer clinical trials, according to…
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Respiratory viruses in Alberta are surging, U of A infectious disease specialist says
Over the last few weeks, Alberta has experienced a rise in respiratory viruses, especially among its elderly population, according to…
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