U of M co-led international study on preterm births
Recent data from the International Perinatal Outcomes in the Pandemic (iPOP) study found a global decrease in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. A…
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Pointlessness of daydreaming future humans
I listen to audiobooks about astrophysics while I drive and work out, a deviation from my strict academic-adherence to the Tier building. The last thing…
Racism is a public health emergency
Systemic racism is an issue that plagues many different parts of society, including the health care system. There is scientific evidence of health inequities that…
Fostering patient-centred care
On Feb. 22, the University of Manitoba’s Café Scientifique hosted a session on innovative health-care technologies and their use in understanding and improving patient experiences. …
The importance of women’s heart health
There is a misconception among the general public that women do not have heart attacks. In the media, heart attack patients are most often portrayed…
U of M project will provide free pads, tampons on campus
The U of M will provide menstrual products in campus bathrooms as part of a new pilot project to combat period poverty. The university hopes…
When the heart really breaks
The term “broken heart” has been used to refer to the intense sadness that follows rejection and loss for hundreds of years. In a more…
U of M profs among world’s most cited researchers
In 2021, six U of M scientists were on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list. They were all from the Rady faculty of health sciences. Clarivate’s…
Using genes to individualize cancer treatment
Of all eight billion people on the planet, no two individuals share the exact same genetic makeup. These genetic variations account for different responses and…
Researching English proficiency exams in nursing
Canada has seen rising numbers of internationally educated nurses since the 1990s. Many of these nurses came to Canada from the Philippines. Today, language tests…