University Of Alberta Research

• Alberta researchers may have figured out a way to reduce impairment from medical cannabis

  Researchers hope these findings could lead to better roadside impairment testing, and medical cannabis that can help with pain management while reducing impairment. 

  Cannabis

  Apr 21, 2022
  
• University of Alberta students’ idea could prevent fentanyl overdoses

  Three University of Alberta students were discussing the issue of fentanyl overdoses when they came up with a potential life-saving solution to the deadly problem. 

  Health

  Apr 19, 2021
  
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• Push to keep tech business in Edmonton prompts program to support potential startups

  Christopher Micetich is behind a partnership with the University of Alberta called imYEG, which aims to take ideas and research and develop them into a viable business venture.

  Tech

  Feb 19, 2021
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• Alberta researchers combine X rays, virtual reality for new medical treatments

  University of Alberta researchers have figured how to allow doctors or other medical professionals to see a patient's X-ray and their body at the same time.

  Science

  Mar 7, 2019
• Saliva testing could be key in identifying Alzheimer’s earlier: University of Alberta researchers

  University of Alberta researchers said they have discovered biomarkers to detect Alzheimer's disease through saliva samples.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2018
• New Canadian pregnancy guideline shows exercise cuts odds of major complications by 40%

  Women who exercise during pregnancy can expect a 40 per cent reduction in the chance of developing a major pregnancy complication such as pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension or gestational diabetes.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2018
• Non-resident workers negatively impacting Fort McMurray: study

  A new study suggests people who work in Fort McMurray but don't live in the city may be having a negative impact on the community. 

  Economy

  Sep 4, 2018
• Thyroid cancer patients may need more aggressive treatment: Alberta researchers

  University of Alberta researchers say they've made an important discovery in treating thyroid cancer.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2018
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• Alberta scientists may have discovered method to detect stillbirth

  University of Alberta researchers say their recent findings could allow doctors to detect the potential of stillbirth. 

  Health

  Jul 25, 2018
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• Alberta scientists develop memory potentially exceeding hard drive capacity 1,000-fold

  University of Alberta scientists say they've created the most dense, solid-state hard drive in history, one that could exceed the capabilities of current hard drives by 1,000 times.

  Science

  Jul 24, 2018