Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
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.
Clinical trial on hydroxychloroquine
May 21, 2020 —
Dr. Lauren MacKenzie is looking into the anti-malaria drug known as hydroxychloroquine.
May 21, 2020 —
Dr. Lauren MacKenzie is looking into the anti-malaria drug known as hydroxychloroquine.
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Pediatric dentistry graduate program alumnae score in top 3% on US exam
May 19, 2020 —
Two graduates of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s pediatric dentistry graduate program were awarded the 2019 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award.
May 19, 2020 —
Two graduates of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s pediatric dentistry graduate program were awarded the 2019 Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award.
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National Nursing Week celebrates care and compassion
May 15, 2020 —
Despite not being able to hold a public gathering this year, nursing faculty and learners at the University of Manitoba acknowledged National Nursing Week, May 11 – 17, as a time to congratulate and thank Manitoba’s nurses for “going above and beyond” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 15, 2020 —
Despite not being able to hold a public gathering this year, nursing faculty and learners at the University of Manitoba acknowledged National Nursing Week, May 11 – 17, as a time to congratulate and thank Manitoba’s nurses for “going above and beyond” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UM researchers launch preventative drug trial for health-care workers at risk of COVID-19
May 15, 2020 —
UM researchers in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and McGill University, have launched an online clinical trial for health-care workers at higher risk of exposure to COVID-19.
May 15, 2020 —
UM researchers in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and McGill University, have launched an online clinical trial for health-care workers at higher risk of exposure to COVID-19.