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ACE2 protein that prevents heart, lung and kidney disease in women also protects against severe COVID-19: study

  • Gillian Rutherford
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Women face higher risk of death or heart failure following a heart attack: study

  • Gillian Rutherford
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Northern ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ clinics try out Canadian-made dual syphilis and HIV tests in effort to provide faster diagnosis and treatment

  • Gillian Rutherford
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‘Natural killer’ cells found to be a key determinant of severe COVID-19 in patients

  • Ross Neitz
  • 30 November 2020
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More than one-third of children with COVID-19 show no symptoms: study

  • Michael Brown
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Insulators in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ at higher risk of chest infections, COPD: study

  • Ross Neitz
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COVID-19 vaccines will work if Canadians play their part, say U of A experts

  • Michael Brown
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A festive fundraiser supporting groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research

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U of A research identifies walking speed as predictor of dementia

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Targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory therapy shows promise in slowing progression of multiple sclerosis

  • Adrianna Macpherson
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Dr. Philip Halloran selected as the 2020 International Scholar Awardee by the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics

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Wearable tech will help people manage multiple sclerosis

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Health Matters: Dispelling end-of-life care myths

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Dr. Justin Ezekowitz and Dr. Arya Sharma elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)

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Remembering Dr. Geoffrey Taylor

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Growing through a decade of leadership

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MRI scans unnecessary to diagnose heart failure, new study suggests

  • Ryan O'Byrne
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Why losing weight isn’t the right reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle

  • Michael Brown
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Treating heart attacks with clot busters leads to better outcomes, U of A researchers find

  • Ryan O'Byrne
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‘Virtual hospital’ cuts EMS calls, ER visits and hospital admissions for high-use patients

  • Gillian Rutherford
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Simple tool assesses physical and social frailty, predicts outcomes for vulnerable patients

  • Gillian Rutherford
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Four ways to prevent dry skin in winter

  • Bev Betkowski
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Elevated fasting blood sugar in pregnancy linked to harmful outcomes for mothers, babies

  • Gillian Rutherford
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Unexpected immune response in brain, spinal cord could offer clues to treating neurological diseases

  • Megan Eatock
  • 30 January 2020
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How long should you stay home with a cold or flu?

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 20 January 2020
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Shaming, blaming and ignorance about obesity block millions from getting effective care

  • Gillian Rutherford
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Community gathers to honour and remember local victims of Flight PS752

  • Geoff Mcmaster
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Honours Victims of Flight PS752

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