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Reaching pregnant women via internet, airwaves increases prenatal program participation in First Nations
July 14, 2021 —
An online and broadcast prenatal education program significantly increased participation rates in prenatal programs and breastfeeding in three Manitoba First Nations communities, a study by University of Manitoba researchers and First Nations partners found.
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Thermal imaging may detect who’s at risk for rheumatoid arthritis: UM study
July 13, 2021 —
A research team from the Max Rady College of Medicine will use thermal imaging and artificial intelligence to better understand the warning signs of rheumatoid arthritis.
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NSERC 2021 research grant recipients announced
July 13, 2021 —
From the Subarctic to Subatomic Physics, several big ideas from scientists at the Faculty of Science have received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants Program
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Strengthening innovation in Manitoba
July 5, 2021 —
More than $3.7 million in new funding to support collaboration between academic and industry and strengthen innovation ecosystems in Western Canada
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Smart vertical farming to expand in Northern Manitoba
July 5, 2021 —
UM and Opaskwayak Cree Nation collaborate on new project
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Study finds overwhelming evidence that physical punishment harms children
June 29, 2021 —
Children who are physically punished display increasing aggression, antisocial behaviour and conduct problems as they grow, says a study in The Lancet co-authored by a UM expert.
UM psychologists create free tool to help new parents grapple with anxiety during COVID-19
June 22, 2021 —
Helps pregnant and postpartum people gain insight and strategies to manage anxiety during a global pandemic.
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Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals
June 20, 2021 —
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.
COVID-19 Delta variant in Canada: FAQ on origins, hotspots and vaccine protection
June 18, 2021 —
The acceleration of the Delta variant around the world is raising questions about its origin, transmissibility, hotspots and potential for vaccine resistance
Researchers develop innovative patient-reported compassion measure for health care
June 17, 2021 —
Lack of compassion, the team report, is often the main culprit for low patient satisfaction, increased patient complaints, low quality care ratings and increased adverse health events.