Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Study finds Hydroxychloroquine no better than placebo
June 3, 2020 —
A study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has found that the drug hydroxychloroquine does not prevent infection from COVID-19.
June 3, 2020 —
A study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has found that the drug hydroxychloroquine does not prevent infection from COVID-19.
Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing the development of COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis
June 3, 2020 —
This is the main conclusion of the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine for disease prevention to be completed.
June 3, 2020 —
This is the main conclusion of the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine for disease prevention to be completed.
Kids in care at high risk of trouble with the law: UM study
June 2, 2020 —
Spending time in the child welfare system is one of the strongest predictors of being charged with a youth crime, a new Manitoba study reveals
June 2, 2020 —
Spending time in the child welfare system is one of the strongest predictors of being charged with a youth crime, a new Manitoba study reveals
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Majority of Canadians experiencing COVID-19-related stress, ‘mental health wave’ predicted: UM study’s early findings
June 1, 2020 —
Researchers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are leading a study to learn more about what factors may predict or prevent stress during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 1, 2020 —
Researchers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are leading a study to learn more about what factors may predict or prevent stress during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Summer nursing researchers distanced but connected
June 1, 2020 —
The Manitoba Centre for Nursing Health Research (MCNHR) Summer Research Internship Program kicked-off its 10th year on May 11, with summer student research assistants working from home for the first time in the program’s history.
June 1, 2020 —
The Manitoba Centre for Nursing Health Research (MCNHR) Summer Research Internship Program kicked-off its 10th year on May 11, with summer student research assistants working from home for the first time in the program’s history.
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UM global leader in antibiotics research
May 29, 2020 —
An analysis of the 100 most-cited papers in the field of antibiotics and antimicrobials found that the University of Manitoba has more contributions than any other educational institution in the world.
May 29, 2020 —
An analysis of the 100 most-cited papers in the field of antibiotics and antimicrobials found that the University of Manitoba has more contributions than any other educational institution in the world.
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UM experts contribute to children’s science magazine about COVID-19
May 27, 2020 —
Last week, La Liberté published its first children’s science magazine La Liberté Sciences Mag Junior – No Mercy for the Coronas!, with contributions from University of Manitoba faculty.
May 27, 2020 —
Last week, La Liberté published its first children’s science magazine La Liberté Sciences Mag Junior – No Mercy for the Coronas!, with contributions from University of Manitoba faculty.
Eight days after symptoms, COVID-19 not very infectious
May 26, 2020 —
UM researchers have found that COVID-19 is not very infectious as soon as eight days after symptoms appear.
May 26, 2020 —
UM researchers have found that COVID-19 is not very infectious as soon as eight days after symptoms appear.
Lyme disease caused heart failure in Manitoba man
May 25, 2020 —
An article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) advises physicians and emergency room personnel to consider Lyme disease as a possible diagnosis when a patient presents with heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
May 25, 2020 —
An article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) advises physicians and emergency room personnel to consider Lyme disease as a possible diagnosis when a patient presents with heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
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Med students connect ICU patients and families during COVID-19 lockdown
May 21, 2020 —
Third-year medical students are working in hospitals around Winnipeg to ensure ICU patients are able to stay in touch with their families while visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place.
May 21, 2020 —
Third-year medical students are working in hospitals around Winnipeg to ensure ICU patients are able to stay in touch with their families while visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place.