How genetics shape neurodevelopmental disorders
Robert Beattie is an assistant professor of biochemistry and medical genetics in the U of M’s Rady faculty of health science. Beattie began his undergraduate…
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The science behind nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine involves injecting patients with radioactive substances to create detailed images of their bodies. These images help doctors diagnose various medical conditions. Sandor Demeter,…
Prioritize heart health this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day often brings to mind images of long-stemmed red roses, winged infants armed with golden bows and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But in the…
HIV discovery offers hope as cases hit historic highs
In 2023, the province of Manitoba saw more new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) than it did at any point during the HIV epidemic…
Safer substance use and the emotional cognition elephant
Supervised consumption sites offer people who use drugs (PWUD) space to use substances under the supervision of trained staff in secure, hygienic environments. These sites…
Manitoba opens applications for new plastic health card
Manitobans are now able to apply online for an updated plastic health card that will eventually replace the existing paper health card. This update was…
The unseen aftermath of the pandemic
Long COVID is a condition where symptoms persist for weeks, months or even years after recovering from COVID-19. The symptoms, including chronic pain, brain fog,…
New Indigenous health-care program at U of M
A training program aimed at ensuring culturally safe care for Indigenous patients by Manitoba health-care workers has been created by Ongomiizwin, the Indigenous Institute of…
Improving welfare for farmers and farm animals
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…
Helping older adults meet their nutritional needs
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-…