University of Alberta-made tools built to study ABO blood group issues in organ transplant patients have been brought into the COVID-19 fight to determine why people with different blood types react differently to COVID-19.
The assumption that pandemics affect everyone equally is wrong and is helping to unnecessarily stigmatize socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, according to a University of Alberta diversity expert.
Almost one in five patients with COVID-19 may only show gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review of academic studies published in the journal Abdominal Radiology. The findings of the review suggest abdominal radiologists need to remain vigilant during the pandemic while imaging patients.
Labs at the U of A are among more than a dozen across Canada joining a growing international effort to sample wastewater for traces of SARS-CoV-2
The concentration of specific metabolites in the blood could act as the foundation for a quick, inexpensive blood test that detects not only the presence of COVID-19 but which patients are at risk of becoming critically ill, according to a pan-Canadian study that included researchers from the University of Alberta.
Mummery, a social psychology researcher, and a colleague wrote a paper in 2006 while at the Central Queensland University searching for the mechanism that links loneliness and a lack of positive health outcomes.
Edmonton company Entos Pharmaceuticals, led by John Lewis (FoMD), receives federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine.
Research review determines aerosol-generating procedures that require enhanced personal protective equipment.
Michael Houghton discovered hepatitis C virus and now is developing a vaccine.
Athletes can find opportunities amid the challenge of cancelled sporting events, say U of A master's student and sport psychology researcher.
Research to predict spread of pandemic a month in advance among five projects aimed at stemming spread, developing better tests and improving patient care.
Researchers focus on post-traumatic stress injuries to Canadian military personnel, veterans and public safety personnel during COVID-19.
Understanding how the conditionally approved COVID-19 drug works is key to improving treatments, says researcher.
Sharing academic expertise is integral for public awareness, says Lynora Saxinger, who has been a near-daily presence in media since the pandemic began.
Getting too much vitamin D can also cause health problems, says U of A pediatric kidney specialist.
Pandemic inspires innovation in emergency and critical care.
Study assessing physical and mental health effects of treating COVID-19 patients one of two U of A projects receiving more than $1.2 million in new federal funding.
Project will help inform provincial tracking of COVID-19’s spread in youth as they return to school.
Need to supply enough for herd immunity may push down the price per dose, according to U of A expert.
Alberta has capacity, experience to lead the way in the new field of “crisis psychiatry,” say U of A psychiatrists.
Fast-tracked research leads to phase 1 clinical trials.
Masks are safe and don’t limit breathing, says U of A respiratory expert who offers five ways to help people of all ages get used to wearing one.
Vocal acoustics expert recruiting singers and infectious disease specialists to assess risk of transmission.
Biophysicists find similarities between “frameshifting” processes in new coronavirus and SARS virus—which could open door to new drugs that prevent both viruses from replicating.
Study shows those living with disabilities average 25 per cent less in assets—and COVID-19 is making the situation worse.
New understanding leads researchers to try a new class of drugs against SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.
Edmonton study suggests making underused roads available to pedestrians and cyclists encourages healthier behaviour during pandemic—and likely afterward.
Local responses to pandemic are a necessity to protect people at higher risk of infectious diseases—and a strong assertion of sovereignty, says U of A expert.
University of Alberta experts share their knowledge, hopes and fears about the chances of finding a way to inoculate the world against the deadly pandemic virus.
New consumer psychology research shows people under financial stress want to eat more of everything.
Recent evidence no cause for panic, says U of A infectious disease specialist.
New coronavirus and cardiovascular disease are linked thanks to ACE2 enzyme and may respond to same treatments.
U of A printmaker Sean Caulfield teams up with his brother, pseudoscience debunker Timothy Caulfield, to tackle COVID-19 infodemic.
Designer, emergency room doctor work on award-winning projects that show how to stop the spread.
New research has implications for reopening arenas to fans during COVID-19 pandemic.
Art’s role in inspiring thoughtful conversations about the coronavirus pandemic.