Research & Technology
Indigenous youth research fosters health and heritage
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Linda Larcombe is an associate professor of internal medicine in the U of M’s Max Rady college of medicine and a trained anthropologist specializing in Indigenous history, health and collaborative research.
Her research explores how...
Improving welfare for farmers and farm animals
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Recent research highlights the important connection between farmer well-being and animal health, indicating that farmers with greater stress levels are more likely to have animals with health difficulties. This emphasizes the necessity for supporting...
Helping older adults meet their nutritional needs
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According to the American Geriatrics Society, more than half of older adults in hospitals or long-term care (LTC) homes experience malnutrition. Malnutrition includes both under- and over-nutrition and can result in health issues, functional...
Battling blood cancer
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Over one million people worldwide are diagnosed with blood cancer every year, causing 720,000 deaths annually.
Blood cancers begin when cells in the bloodstream or bone marrow mutate, allowing them to multiply excessively and have...
Engineering meets medicine to tackle health challenges
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Biomedical engineering combines engineering concepts with medical sciences to enhance human health through inventions such as better medical devices and diagnostic equipment.
Zahra Moussavi is a professor, a Canada research chair and former director of the...
Social robots designed to improve mental health
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Imagine a future where robots are not only tools but also serve as companions in our daily lives, providing emotional support and enhancing well-being.
James Young is a professor in the U of M’s department...
Advancing maternal and infant health globally
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Epidemiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the causes, frequency and pattern of diseases in a population. It examines how diseases can be tracked, predicted and prevented. Epidemiology is considered the foundation...







