Department of Medicine News from 2020

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Winnipeg Airports Authority pushes for on-site COVID-19 testing

  • 29 December 2020
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'Call it Aussie Christmas': Doctors urge Albertans to follow rules, plan for Christmas later

  • 21 December 2020
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More people than you think have comorbidities — and why it matters

  • 21 December 2020
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Women Can Fight off Covid-19 Better than Men, Thanks to Immunity Boosting Hormones, Chromosomes

  • 21 December 2020
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Research finds stress, anxiety climbing for healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

  • 21 December 2020
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Uptick in stroke cases adding pressure to U of A hospital coping with surge in COVID-19 cases: neurologist

  • 20 December 2020
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What we know about the U.K.'s new novel coronavirus variant

  • 20 December 2020
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Few Kidney Patients Can Access Palliative Care or Hospice—Why?

  • 18 December 2020
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Alberta's COVID-19 infections are trending down -- what it means and what we need to do

  • 18 December 2020
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The war on drugs didn’t work. Oregon’s plan might.

  • 17 December 2020
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There's a new strain of COVID-19. Will the vaccines work against it?

  • 17 December 2020
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Health Matters: How COVID-19 affects more women compared to men

  • 17 December 2020
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Psychiatric drugs could be the key to treating COVID-19

  • 17 December 2020
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There's light at the end of the tunnel, but it's a long tunnel, says infectious disease expert

  • 17 December 2020
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ACE2 protein that prevents heart, lung and kidney disease in women also protects against severe COVID-19: study

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 17 December 2020
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Your Coronavirus questions answered

  • 15 December 2020
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Alberta leads country in people who won't take COVID vaccine — but sees big jump among those who want it ASAP

  • 15 December 2020
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Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

  • 15 December 2020
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Holding up an iPad in the ICU, this social worker connects isolated COVID-19 patients with loved ones at home

  • 15 December 2020
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Women face higher risk of death or heart failure following a heart attack: study

  • 15 December 2020
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Women face higher risk of death or heart failure following a heart attack: study

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 15 December 2020
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Alberta appears to level in COVID-19 infection numbers but experts warn it is not enough

  • 14 December 2020
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Once someone is vaccinated, do they still have to wear a mask? Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

  • 14 December 2020
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Prepping for COVID-19: What to do if someone in your home tests positive

  • 14 December 2020
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Liberals announce a vaccine-harms compensation program

  • 11 December 2020
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Alberta doctors hopeful after government issues new COVID-19 measures, but warn against last-minute rush to the stores

  • 10 December 2020
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Calgary comedian hospitalized with COVID-19 says he didn’t take warnings seriously before falling ill

  • 10 December 2020
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Women 20 per cent more likely to die from first heart attack, says study

  • 10 December 2020
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What happens if there are people who don't want to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

  • 09 December 2020
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COVID-19 vaccine Q and A

  • 08 December 2020
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COVID-19: Will Albertans expect to see effects of health measures before Christmas?

  • 08 December 2020
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Your questions answered: COVID-19 vaccine

  • 08 December 2020
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Edmonton puts brakes on restrictions bylaw after province announces new COVID-19 measures

  • 08 December 2020
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Elation as first COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Canada

  • 07 December 2020
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New HIV/syphilis test provides quick results

  • 07 December 2020
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Northern Alberta clinics try out Canadian-made dual syphilis and HIV tests in effort to provide faster diagnosis and treatment

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 07 December 2020
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Doctors Are Skeptical of Pricey Drug Given Emergency Approval for Covid

  • 04 December 2020
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The Current: Does Canada need more surveillance testing — pop-up testing sites aimed at finding asymptomatic COVID-19 cases?

  • 03 December 2020
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‘Natural killer’ cells key determinant of severe COVID-19 in patients

  • 02 December 2020
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Impaired natural killer cells linked with severe COVID-19 in patients

  • 02 December 2020
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‘We’re in big trouble’: Alberta double-bunking in ICUs, limiting oxygen due to surge in hospitalizations

  • 01 December 2020
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How to play the COVID-19 endgame

  • 01 December 2020
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Canada reaches a grim milestone

  • 30 November 2020
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Festival of Trees goes virtual

  • 30 November 2020
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Women at higher risk of heart attack death than men: study

  • 30 November 2020
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Erring on the side of caution is most appropriate when considering social interactions

  • 30 November 2020
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More than ONE-THIRD of children with coronavirus have NO symptoms of the infection, Canadian study finds

  • 30 November 2020
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Women have poorer survival than men in years after first heart attack

  • 30 November 2020
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Women have higher risk than men for heart failure, death after heart attack

  • 30 November 2020
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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
  • 27 November 2020
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As Alberta’s COVID-19 cases rise, so do tensions over world juniors

  • 26 November 2020
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University of Alberta study examines COVID-19 toll on health-care workers

  • 26 November 2020
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How risky is it to go shopping now? Your coronavirus questions answered

  • 26 November 2020
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Researchers ask why some Canadian health workers are more likely to get COVID-19 than others

  • 26 November 2020
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Insulators in Alberta at higher risk of chest infections, COPD: study

  • Ross Neitz
  • 26 November 2020
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Public health is not dependable without independence

  • 25 November 2020
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Doctors, health-care advocates say Alberta's new restrictions are inadequate

  • 25 November 2020
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COVID-19 vaccines will work if Canadians play their part, say U of A experts

  • Michael Brown
  • 25 November 2020
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Personal responsibility, government inaction and Alberta's COVID response

  • 24 November 2020
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Fever, loss of taste or smell among telltale COVID-19 symptoms in Canadian kids

  • 24 November 2020
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Alberta study finds telltale COVID-19 symptoms in kids are fever, loss of taste or smell and nausea

  • 24 November 2020
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A festive fundraiser supporting groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research

  • 23 November 2020
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'We're not even at the peak yet': Doctor warns of pandemic burnout as 2nd wave grows

  • 21 November 2020
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Health Matters: new device can detect stroke

  • 18 November 2020
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Rising COVID-19 cases spark talk of widespread school closures, extending holiday break

  • 18 November 2020
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What the COVID Vaccine Rollout Will Look Like in Canada

  • 17 November 2020
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Canada surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 cases, more than 100,000 in past month

  • 16 November 2020
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Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays

  • 16 November 2020
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Opinion: With time running out in Alberta, a 'circuit-breaker' is our best chance

  • 14 November 2020
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Short, sharp lockdown would be helpful

  • 12 November 2020
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What is a coronavirus ‘circuit-breaker?’ A pivot in strategy with pros and cons

  • 11 November 2020
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‘Canary in the coal mine’: Alberta doctors sound alarm on rising COVID-19 cases

  • 09 November 2020
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Despite Pfizer success, a lot has to happen before vaccine rollout in Canada: experts

  • 09 November 2020
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Can vitamin D help COVID-19 patients?

  • 09 November 2020
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Diabetes study aimed at intervention

  • 09 November 2020
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Experts call for stricter COVID-19 measures in Calgary and Edmonton

  • 07 November 2020
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Is Alberta reaching a tipping point with COVID-19?

  • 05 November 2020
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Infectious disease expert says human case of rare swine flu likely a one-off

  • 05 November 2020
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Calgary's active COVID-19 cases leapt 331% in one month

  • 04 November 2020
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How safe are breast implants?

  • 04 November 2020
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Alberta records 2,268 COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths in four days; Mayor Nenshi 'extremely troubled'

  • 04 November 2020
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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, Nov. 2

  • 02 November 2020
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U of A research identifies walking speed as predictor of dementia

  • 02 November 2020
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  • 01 November 2020
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Why our immune system might be better at fighting COVID-19 than we think

  • 31 October 2020
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Surge in COVID-19 cases a concern (770 Talk Radio)

  • 27 October 2020
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Infectious disease expert wants to see more restrictions as Alberta case counts rise

  • 26 October 2020
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History helps explain why Alberta isn’t likely headed for a pandemic lockdown (and would never cancel Halloween)

  • 24 October 2020
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Keeping seniors safe from COVID-19 a challenge as coronavirus spread continues in Edmonton

  • 23 October 2020
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Superspreader wedding in Calgary, surging COVID infection numbers spur calls for tighter rules

  • 21 October 2020
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Eleven ways to cope with COVID-19 during winter

  • 21 October 2020
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Targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory therapy shows promise in slowing progression of multiple sclerosis

  • Adrianna Macpherson
  • 20 October 2020
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Alberta's Contact Tracers Can't Figure Out Where 43% Of New COVID-19 Cases Came From

  • 19 October 2020
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Remdesivir fails to prevent COVID-19 deaths in huge trial

  • 16 October 2020
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Remdesivir fails to prevent COVID-19 deaths in large trial

  • 15 October 2020
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Panting, spewing droplets, poor ventilation: What makes gyms a superspreading risk

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

  • 15 October 2020
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Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 14 October 2020
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Which surgeries require extra PPE? New review rounds up international guidance

  • 14 October 2020
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Wearable tech will help people manage multiple sclerosis

  • 14 October 2020
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Local experts provide insight on McDavid’s positive COVID-19 test

  • 13 October 2020
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Health Matters: Dispelling end-of-life care myths

  • 13 October 2020
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New study shows which medical procedures pose COVID-19 risk to health-care providers

  • 13 October 2020
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Candy chutes and turkey suits? Doctor-approved ideas for finding fun this Thanksgiving, Halloween

  • 11 October 2020
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Transparency key as Foothills hospital outbreaks expand say doctors, academics

  • 10 October 2020
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'We have to do a hard reset': Experts say some Albertans becoming complacent in COVID-19 fight

  • 10 October 2020
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'Definite increase': Experts warn against underplaying recent surge in COVID-19 cases

  • 09 October 2020
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What are the safe rules for gathering with family and friends?

  • 06 October 2020
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What’s a COVID-19 close contact?

  • 06 October 2020
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Trump appears to struggle to breathe in video of his return to the White House after COVID-19 treatment in the hospital

  • 06 October 2020
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Seven reasons Canada's COVID-19 situation could worsen in the coming weeks

  • 04 October 2020
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How Safe are Breast Implants?

  • 01 October 2020
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Canadians planning safe alternatives for Thanksgiving gatherings during pandemic

  • 01 October 2020
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Take closer look at surroundings to help encourage physical distancing, expert advises

  • 29 September 2020
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Seven COVID-19 research projects split $2.1 million in Alberta government funding

  • 28 September 2020
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U of A researchers receive $1.4M in provincial funding to fight COVID-19

  • 28 September 2020
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As Thanksgiving nears, Canadian expat in the U.S. wants exemption from mandatory quarantine

  • 27 September 2020
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New ‘atlas’ of human heart cells first step toward precision treatments for heart disease

  • 24 September 2020
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Lack of masks in classrooms 'concerning,' says expert

  • 22 September 2020
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Dr. Justin Ezekowitz and Dr. Arya Sharma elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)

  • 22 September 2020
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Six still births in first six months of 2020, Edmonton still in midst of syphilis outbreak

  • 21 September 2020
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Alberta shifts away from asymptomatic testing for COVID-19

  • 18 September 2020
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Multiple provinces are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. What needs to be done now?

  • 17 September 2020
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Regional council delays decision on mandatory masks in Fort McMurray

  • 16 September 2020
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Edmonton Transit working to reduce crowding on popular bus routes as ridership sits at 50%

  • 15 September 2020
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What to do as a second wave of COVID looms

  • 15 September 2020
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Hospitalizations steady despite rising COVID-19 cases. But this could change quickly, experts say

  • 15 September 2020
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Edmonton researcher gets $1 million from feds to study impact of COVID-19 on health-care workers

  • 13 September 2020
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What questions and concerns do you have about COVID-19?

  • 10 September 2020
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Province to start offering flu vaccine to vulnerable Albertans by Oct. 13

  • 10 September 2020
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Can grandparents remain in our social circles once kids go back to school?

  • 10 September 2020
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U of A researcher studying how well COVID-19 safety measures are protecting Canada’s health workers

  • 10 September 2020
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11 Alberta schools report cases of COVID-19

  • 09 September 2020
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What you need to know about COVID-19 transmission in schools

  • 09 September 2020
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Are we on the verge of a second wave of the pandemic?

  • 06 September 2020
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COVID-19 can cause heart problems, new research shows

  • 02 September 2020
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How can I safely return to work during the pandemic?

  • 29 August 2020
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How Quebec's back-to-school plans compare to other provinces

  • 28 August 2020
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COVID-19 vaccine testing discussed

  • 26 August 2020
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Why it takes time to develop a vaccine

  • 26 August 2020
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Why BMI is outdated and what that means for COVID-19

  • 24 August 2020
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Coronavirus causing heart disease in some patients, study finds

  • 22 August 2020
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Coronavirus causing heart disease in some patients, study finds

  • 21 August 2020
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How many masks should my child take to school? Your back-to-school mask questions answered

  • 21 August 2020
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Infectious disease expert clarifies COVID-19 op-ed following backlash

  • 20 August 2020
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U of A choir director aims to find out whether singing spreads COVID-19

  • 20 August 2020
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Canada’s coronavirus patients getting younger as pandemic moves west

  • 19 August 2020
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Why You Likely Need More Vitamin D

  • 18 August 2020
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Edmonton put on COVID-19 watch as cases rise

  • 18 August 2020
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Coronavirus prevention crushed Australia’s flu season. Can Canada expect the same?

  • 16 August 2020
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Massive outbreaks in Israeli schools a 'cautionary tale' for Canada

  • 13 August 2020
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The complexity of being overweight better reflected in refreshed Canadian obesity guidelines

  • 12 August 2020
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‘It’s absurd’: Exemption cards to mask bylaw prompts backlash

  • 10 August 2020
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Temperature checks and ‘deep cleaning’ aren’t good at stopping coronavirus. So why do we bother?

  • 09 August 2020
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Redefining obesity: New guideline shifts focus to treating excess fat as a chronic disease

  • 09 August 2020
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What's missing from Canada's plans to get kids back to school safely

  • 08 August 2020
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Opinion: Before re-opening schools, close other parts of economy and invest in mitigation

  • 07 August 2020
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AHS looks to quickly double COVID-19 testing capacity before September

  • 07 August 2020
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How going maskless became socially unacceptable

  • 06 August 2020
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Living with face masks: How to stow them, reuse disposables and more

  • 06 August 2020
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In Canada, obesity will no longer be determined by weight alone

  • 06 August 2020
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Coronavirus cases spiked in reopened U.S. schools. Should Canadians be concerned?

  • 05 August 2020
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Sleep that cuts risk of asthma attacks

  • 05 August 2020
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The Many Symptoms of Covid-19

  • 05 August 2020
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Edmonton school boards need more money to reopen safely during pandemic, board chairs say

  • 04 August 2020
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Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 04 August 2020
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Should you travel on an airplane? Here's what one infectious diseases doctor has to say

  • 03 August 2020
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Easing up on public drinking laws would be useful as bars reopen, infectious disease experts say

  • 02 August 2020
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How to take care of your skin while wearing a mask

  • 31 July 2020
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Park drinking over indoor gatherings? Experts say finding risk mitigation is key

  • 31 July 2020
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Mask up: What you need to know about masks in Edmonton

  • 30 July 2020
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Alberta doctors concerned with high demand for COVID-19 testing, province’s preparedness for testing in fall

  • 28 July 2020
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When in doubt, wear a mask out

  • 24 July 2020
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Alberta doctors say inconsistent public health messaging may be to blame for uptick in COVID-19 cases

  • 24 July 2020
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Could RT number be a key indicator of whether we need to return to lockdown mode?

  • 24 July 2020
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Plans in the works for downtown Edmonton fan viewing parties during NHL playoffs

  • 22 July 2020
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Research started 20 years ago helping in COVID-19 fight

  • 21 July 2020
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Coronavirus Can Spread More Than 2 Meters Through Air in Few Indoor Areas, Expert Claims

  • 21 July 2020
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COVID-19 may spread more than two metres through the air in some indoor areas, say experts

  • 21 July 2020
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Remembering Dr. Geoffrey Taylor

  • 20 July 2020
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Cancer ACCESS NWT Is Keeping Communities Informed On Cancer Prevention

  • 20 July 2020
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New diagnostic test for heart failure patients could also help COVID-19 patients: U of A researchers

  • 20 July 2020
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How close are we to a vaccine for COVID-19?

  • 17 July 2020
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Alberta has highest daily COVID-19 jump since May, but no return to shutdown planned

  • 16 July 2020
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Alberta

  • 16 July 2020
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Immunity to COVID-19 may be short-lived

  • 13 July 2020
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Academics wary of equity, economic implications of Edmonton being NHL hub

  • 13 July 2020
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Herd immunity won’t save us from the coronavirus pandemic

  • 12 July 2020
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Which mask should I buy? ⁠From cotton to silk, finding the right fabrics

  • 12 July 2020
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Hospitals doing everything they can to prevent spread of COVID-19, says expert

  • 11 July 2020
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‘There is risk’: How safe will Edmonton be for the NHL’s return to play?

  • 10 July 2020
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Police Chiefs Group Calls for Canada to Decriminalize Drug Possession

  • 09 July 2020
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Teens who stay up late more likely to have allergies and asthma, study says

  • 09 July 2020
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Alberta doctors warn some COVID-19 patients may see long-term health impacts

  • 09 July 2020
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Choral conundrum: Assessing the art of song circa COVID-19

  • 09 July 2020
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Alberta doctor joins hundreds of scientists saying coronavirus is airborne

  • 07 July 2020
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Keith Gerein: Pride in Edmonton's success should be plain on our faces, by wearing masks

  • 07 July 2020
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COVID-19 microdroplets could mean virus is airborne for long periods of time, say scientists

  • 07 July 2020
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99 failures behind every breakthrough: When a promising idea to treat disease doesn't pan out

  • 06 July 2020
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What happens when a promising drug doesn't pan out?

  • 06 July 2020
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Relaxed visitor policies at Alberta continuing care centres expected in coming weeks

  • 01 July 2020
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Should masks be mandatory? It depends

  • 30 June 2020
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AHS apologizes after false-positive COVID-19 test at Edmonton hospital

  • 30 June 2020
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What going to the movies looks like in the age of COVID-19

  • 27 June 2020
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The lessons Canada can take from the U.S.'s mishandling of COVID-19

  • 27 June 2020
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News at Noon: Medical Watch

  • 26 June 2020
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My guest needs to self-isolate. Do I as well? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 25 June 2020
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Growing through a decade of leadership

  • 25 June 2020
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Promising treatment to slow kidney disease doesn’t prove out in clinical trial

  • 24 June 2020
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Can I take a road trip this summer? Here’s which provinces are open to tourists

  • 23 June 2020
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When nature calls: How safe are public washrooms in the coronavirus pandemic?

  • 22 June 2020
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Edmonton restaurants close after staff, patrons test positive for COVID-19

  • 22 June 2020
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What's the safest way to travel? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 18 June 2020
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Restaurants are set to reopen, but your meal will come with a side of COVID-19 rules

  • 16 June 2020
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Can I host a kids party in my backyard? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 16 June 2020
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Edmonton COVID-19 trend shows jump in active cases, more young people testing positive

  • 15 June 2020
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My guest needs to self-isolate. Do I as well? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 12 June 2020
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'Caution and optimism': Infectious disease experts say Alberta did OK controlling COVID-19 but relaunch communication patchy

  • 12 June 2020
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U of A expert answers questions about social circle guidelines

  • 12 June 2020
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Alberta doctors say fall will see spike in respiratory viruses with influenza and COVID-19

  • 12 June 2020
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COVID-19 cases will go up as Alberta reopens many activities: health experts

  • 11 June 2020
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Be cautious as province reopens

  • 09 June 2020
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Infectious disease expert urges caution as Alberta reopening ramps up

  • 09 June 2020
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How a retracted study paused research on a drug being studied to treat COVID-19

  • 08 June 2020
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Will summer slow the coronavirus pandemic?

  • 07 June 2020
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Bending the rules to go to the cottage? Here’s how to be safe

  • 06 June 2020
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How safe are my favourite summer activities?

  • 04 June 2020
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Edmonton police launch review after officer posts photo of drug arrest Social Sharing

  • 01 June 2020
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Meet ACE2, the Enzyme at the Center of the Covid-19 Mystery

  • 01 June 2020
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Learning how the coronavirus affects the body offers clues to fight COVID-19

  • 30 May 2020
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Can I go to the beach or someone’s backyard? Here’s how risky summer activities are

  • 30 May 2020
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Alberta expands COVID-19 testing to those not showing symptoms

  • 30 May 2020
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Canada’s COVID-19 report card: As we inch toward reopening, some provinces are faring better than others

  • 28 May 2020
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Researchers flag similarities between COVID-19 deaths and severe rheumatic illnesses

  • 28 May 2020
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Should I hold my breath when people get too close? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 28 May 2020
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Two paths better than one for treating patients with heart stents, study shows

  • 28 May 2020
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How Elevator Etiquette in Apartments Has Changed in the Age of Coronavirus

  • 26 May 2020
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In the Anti-Vaxxer Era, Will Countries Make a Coronavirus Vaccine Mandatory?

  • 26 May 2020
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Why can I go grocery shopping but not see my friends? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 26 May 2020
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U of A researchers flag similarities between COVID-19 deaths and severe rheumatic illnesses

  • 26 May 2020
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Alberta researchers part of rush to learn vitamin D's role in COVID-19 prevention

  • 21 May 2020
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Does COVID-19 cause long-term damage to your body? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 21 May 2020
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Standard surgical masks as good as N95 respirators for family doctors, evidence suggests

  • 21 May 2020
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Kenney has ‘no intention’ of making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory if one becomes available

  • 20 May 2020
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Can I let cleaners into my house? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 20 May 2020
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Obese Patients at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications

  • 18 May 2020
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Why reopening is complicated for restaurants

  • 14 May 2020
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Are precautions for reopening hospitality industry enough?

  • 14 May 2020
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'Alberta didn’t contain it': COVID-19 outbreak at oilsands camp has spread across the country

  • 13 May 2020
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The fragile confidence of coronavirus survivors

  • 13 May 2020
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Can I Get Coronavirus From Riding an Elevator?

  • 13 May 2020
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Could dogs detect coronavirus in humans? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 13 May 2020
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Hair salons and barbershops are reopening — but your visit won’t be the same

  • 12 May 2020
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What is ‘silent hypoxia’? The coronavirus symptom patients don’t know they have

  • 12 May 2020
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New coronavirus testing, contact tracing key to fending off second wave, experts say

  • 11 May 2020
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Blood enzyme may explain male virus susceptibility

  • 11 May 2020
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They’re front-line workers and moms. Here’s what Mother’s Day means to them

  • 10 May 2020
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Ontario is right to open access to the outdoors for all, not just cottage owners

  • 10 May 2020
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COVID-19: Should people stay home if they’re suffering from seasonal allergies?

  • 07 May 2020
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Dr. Deena Hinshaw shares her thoughts in U of A interview

  • 07 May 2020
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Deena Hinshaw: The making of an unlikely folk hero

  • 07 May 2020
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Video seminars a healthy source of information for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

  • 07 May 2020
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What to know about masks as Canada slowly emerges from lockdown

  • 06 May 2020
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You’re less likely to catch coronavirus outdoors — so why are parks closed?

  • 05 May 2020
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What's behind Covid-19's mysterious 'second-week crash'?

  • 04 May 2020
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'Our safety is becoming secondary': How funeral homes are grappling with mounting COVID-19 deaths

  • 04 May 2020
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Answering some of the frequently asked questions about COVID-19

  • 04 May 2020
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Could schools become the next long-term care homes? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 04 May 2020
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Residents returning after Fort McMurray flooding must be cautious amid COVID-19 pandemic

  • 01 May 2020
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Could remdesivir be a game-changer for COVID patients? Experts say wait for data

  • 01 May 2020
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Evolving picture of COVID-19 doesn't mean virus itself is changing, says doctor

  • 30 April 2020
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Six things you need to know about the science behind wearing a homemade mask

  • 30 April 2020
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COVID-19 may be affecting the brain along with the lungs

  • 30 April 2020
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Why Days 5 to 10 Are So Important When You Have Coronavirus

  • 30 April 2020
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'Can I really get sick from the coronavirus twice?' (and 10 other pandemic questions)

  • 29 April 2020
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What you need to know about managing chronic medical conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • 29 April 2020
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How COVID-19 could affect the brain

  • 28 April 2020
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Why aren't we checking temperatures in public places? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 28 April 2020
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Spots On Toes And Rashes Join Weird New Symptoms Of Coronavirus

  • 27 April 2020
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There are many reasons why obesity puts people at risk of becoming critically ill from COVID-19

  • 27 April 2020
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Will herd immunity save us? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 24 April 2020
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Can I catch the virus in a pool? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 23 April 2020
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University of Alberta neurologists watch for signs that COVID-19 can attack the brain

  • 22 April 2020
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Could Edmonton reopen before other parts of Alberta due to promising COVID-19 data?

  • 22 April 2020
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More than a third of Canada’s COVID-19 intensive-care admissions are people under 60

  • 22 April 2020
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Should I be concerned about the outbreak at the meat-packing plant? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 22 April 2020
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Is my mask reusable if I leave it out? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 21 April 2020
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COVID-19 epidemic in Alberta

  • 20 April 2020
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Outbreak of COVID-19 in Alberta oilsands camp raises fears of 'super-spreaders'

  • 20 April 2020
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As Alberta COVID-19 cases surpass 2,500, experts say there's still a long road back to normality

  • 20 April 2020
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Are dead bodies contagious? Your COVID-19 questions answered

  • 20 April 2020
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  • 16 April 2020
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'Too soon to let our guard down': How Canada has avoided a surge of COVID-19 cases in hospitals

  • 16 April 2020
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Researcher to look at mental health of doctors fighting COVID-19

  • 15 April 2020
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These drugs are being tested as coronavirus treatments. Do any of them work?

  • 15 April 2020
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Canada so far avoids surge of COVID-19 patients that paralyzed hospitals in Italy, New York

  • 12 April 2020
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Alberta plan to use smartphones to enforce quarantines raising privacy concerns

  • 09 April 2020
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U of A researcher studying physicians’ health before, during and after COVID-19 crisis

  • 09 April 2020
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Canadian researchers launch clinical trial testing effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for preventing COVID-19

  • 09 April 2020
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Controversial COVID-19 treatment touted by Trump to be tested in Alberta

  • 08 April 2020
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Swedes' trust in government put to test as coronavirus deaths spike

  • 06 April 2020
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Should you use a reusable shopping bag? Government, stores have different answers

  • 02 April 2020
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Why ventilators are so crucial in treating COVID-19 patients

  • 01 April 2020
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The flurry of daily pandemic data can be overwhelming. Here's how to make sense of it

  • 31 March 2020
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  • 30 March 2020
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  • 30 March 2020
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New drug could potentially offer better treatment for chronic heart failure

  • 30 March 2020
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Canada

  • 27 March 2020
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How COVID-19 is affecting public transit use

  • 27 March 2020
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Hospitals across Canada face COVID-19 'storm'

  • 26 March 2020
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When will we know if we are 'flattening' the COVID-19 curve in Alberta? Not for a while still

  • 25 March 2020
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One hantavirus death in China sparks ‘hysteria’ over old disease

  • 24 March 2020
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How front-line workers like grocery clerks and bus drivers can stay safe

  • 23 March 2020
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Alberta changes COVID-19 testing protocols to focus on individuals who are most at risk

  • 23 March 2020
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From shopping to walks: Your coronavirus questions answered

  • 23 March 2020
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How can caregivers protect themselves from COVID-19?

  • 23 March 2020
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How people older than 65 can do more to protect themselves from COVID-19

  • 17 March 2020
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Social distancing: What it means and what you should do about it

  • 17 March 2020
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Guelph family with increased COVID-19 risk practicing self-isolation

  • 16 March 2020
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Canada among top world performers in testing for COVID-19, despite shortcomings

  • 16 March 2020
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Coronavirus Q&A: Your questions answered by an infectious disease doctor

  • 16 March 2020
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Keith Gerein: COVID-19 infects Edmonton with an unhealthy dose of uncertainty

  • 12 March 2020
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Recreational sports in the time of coronavirus: Should I keep playing in my pick-up basketball game?

  • 12 March 2020
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MRI scans unnecessary to diagnose heart failure, new study suggests

  • Ryan O'Byrne
  • 11 March 2020
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Rare liver parasite gradually affecting more Albertans

  • 11 March 2020
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Traveling This Spring Break? What You Need To Know About Coronavirus

  • 10 March 2020
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'It's not rocket science': Mass hand washing, not hysteria, will prevent spread of COVID-19

  • 10 March 2020
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If you’re worrying about the scale you’re doomed to fail, says U of A obesity expert

  • 09 March 2020
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"A storm is coming": Experts sound alarm on pandemic dangers as rural doctors threaten to jump ship

  • 07 March 2020
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Pharmacy research is the prescription for better patient care

  • 06 March 2020
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Opinion: New funding model for cardiac cases would save lives

  • 06 March 2020
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Why losing weight isn’t the right reason to adopt a healthier lifestyle

  • Michael Brown
  • 05 March 2020
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Rapid-response syphilis test could be lifesaver in ongoing outbreak, says Edmonton doctor

  • 02 March 2020
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Cops Are Falsely Warning That Meth Might Contain Coronavirus

  • 01 March 2020
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Treating heart attacks with clot busters leads to better outcomes, U of A researchers find

  • Ryan O'Byrne
  • 25 February 2020
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‘Virtual hospital’ cuts EMS calls, ER visits and hospital admissions for high-use patients

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 11 February 2020
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Simple tool assesses physical and social frailty, predicts outcomes for vulnerable patients

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 06 February 2020
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Four ways to prevent dry skin in winter

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 05 February 2020
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Elevated fasting blood sugar in pregnancy linked to harmful outcomes for mothers, babies

  • Gillian Rutherford
  • 03 February 2020
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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
  • 13 January 2020
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Community gathers to honour and remember local victims of Flight PS752

  • Geoff Mcmaster
  • 12 January 2020
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University of Alberta Honours Victims of Flight PS752

  • 10 January 2020
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Opinion: Want to create a healthier country? Start by creating fitter cities

  • 06 January 2020

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