Research
Radiation therapy for throat cancer sees better quality of life outcome over robotic surgery, study suggests
The clinical trial, named ORATOR, began in 2012, and was the first in the world to compare the two treatments for the cancer. Continue reading
When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Meet the woman who can smell Parkinson’s
By Larry Gifford Program Director
Sometime in their 30s, Milne noticed that her husband started to smell different, more musky and unpleasant. She didn’t realize at the time that she was smelling Parkinson’s. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: Me, Myself and AI
On this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we’re going to explore how AI is involved in health care and the pitfalls that prevent our complete acceptance of the technology in public health. Continue reading
Move over smart watches, smart clothing may be on the way
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed a microscopic sensor that can be embedded into clothing to track daily movement. Continue reading
Combined procedure reduces re-injury in athletes after ACL knee surgery: study
Patients under the age of 25 are at a high risk of re-injury following an ACL reconstruction, according to the Lawson Health Research Institute. Continue reading
Launch of new research centre to spur innovation and growth in Regina
The RRDC, located at the U of R, allows qualified researchers to access confidential data on issues such as population, household services, and health. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: The beneficial bee
On this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we’re going to explore the benefits of bees and why we should learn to love them rather than fear them. Continue reading
Trent University, Noblegen receive nearly $800,000 to advance clean-water technology for mining industry
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The research at Trent uses state-of-the-art molecular techniques to remove minerals from water. Continue reading
Kingston chief medical officer involved in $4M Lyme disease research project
The chief medical officer of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health is conducting research in the region as part of a $4-million study on Lyme disease. Continue reading
UBCO professor says new technology could make winter life easier
Assistant professor says applications for de-icing technology are numerous. Continue reading