Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News Archive
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Are cannabis products safe and effective for reducing symptoms in children with cancer?
August 28, 2023 —
A recent analysis led by University of Manitoba researchers of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer. The analysis is published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
August 28, 2023 —
A recent analysis led by University of Manitoba researchers of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer. The analysis is published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
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‘Be the future that we need,’ physician urges new UM medical students
August 24, 2023 —
This year’s new medical students at UM have lived through the struggles of a pandemic. But they still show a passionate drive to care for others, a prominent Manitoba physician said at the students’ official welcome ceremony on Aug. 23.
August 24, 2023 —
This year’s new medical students at UM have lived through the struggles of a pandemic. But they still show a passionate drive to care for others, a prominent Manitoba physician said at the students’ official welcome ceremony on Aug. 23.
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SWISH’s return a success
August 24, 2023 —
After a three-year hiatus, young basketball players once again took over Bannatyne campus’ parking lot E throughout the summer.
August 24, 2023 —
After a three-year hiatus, young basketball players once again took over Bannatyne campus’ parking lot E throughout the summer.
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Record number of new medical students to receive white coats at UM
August 22, 2023 —
The largest medical class in University of Manitoba history – the Class of 2027 – will be cloaked in their first white coats as part of Inaugural Day Exercises for the Max Rady College of Medicine on Aug. 23.
August 22, 2023 —
The largest medical class in University of Manitoba history – the Class of 2027 – will be cloaked in their first white coats as part of Inaugural Day Exercises for the Max Rady College of Medicine on Aug. 23.
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UM student researches virtual care solutions for managing chronic cough
August 17, 2023 —
A study conducted this summer at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences suggested virtual care strategies that became more common during the COVID-19 pandemic can also be effective in assessing and managing patients with chronic cough.
August 17, 2023 —
A study conducted this summer at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences suggested virtual care strategies that became more common during the COVID-19 pandemic can also be effective in assessing and managing patients with chronic cough.
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Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.
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Rady grad student profile: Benjamin Bydak investigates cell-to-cell communication in Type 2 diabetes
August 10, 2023 —
After Benjamin Bydak graduated with his first degree, a bachelor’s in psychology, he decided to take his passion for exercise and helping others and pursue a career in kinesiology.
August 10, 2023 —
After Benjamin Bydak graduated with his first degree, a bachelor’s in psychology, he decided to take his passion for exercise and helping others and pursue a career in kinesiology.
Do-it-yourself insulin management tech gets national acceptance
August 9, 2023 —
Do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery gains approval among healthcare practitioners across the country.
August 9, 2023 —
Do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery gains approval among healthcare practitioners across the country.
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Research Manitoba announces funding for three groundbreaking UM projects
August 8, 2023 —
Three new UM projects have received proof-of concept funding from Research Manitoba on July 26 totaling $346,500 over two years.
August 8, 2023 —
Three new UM projects have received proof-of concept funding from Research Manitoba on July 26 totaling $346,500 over two years.
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Rady grad student profile: Shahin Shabanipour’s fascination with neuroscience fuels passion for Alzheimer’s research
August 8, 2023 —
About 50 million people in the world are diagnosed with dementia and this number is projected to triple. This graduate student is working to find out why.
August 8, 2023 —
About 50 million people in the world are diagnosed with dementia and this number is projected to triple. This graduate student is working to find out why.