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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.

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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

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Supply chain innovation can reduce coronavirus food shortages

June 1, 2020 — 
Food security is an essential issue brought to light by COVID-19.

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Phased approach to reopening of research

May 27, 2020 — 
A process for a phased re-opening of research has been outlined by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International). 

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Calling all wildlife researchers

May 22, 2020 — 
UM organizing wildlife researchers to study impact of travel, social restrictions on wildlife populations

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UM partners with artificial intelligence leader Atomwise to pursue COVID-19 therapies

May 22, 2020 — 
Hope to develop a small molecule inhibitor of the cytokine storm that will be easy to synthesize and available to all who need it

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Clinical trial on hydroxychloroquine

May 21, 2020 — 
Dr. Lauren MacKenzie is looking into the anti-malaria drug known as hydroxychloroquine.

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Research and International News

UM researchers eligible for new federal government support

May 15, 2020 — 
“This new support from the federal government will allow essential research being done at UM to continue during the pandemic”

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Breastfeeding is recommended during pandemic, but coronavirus has changed support systems

May 8, 2020 — 
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing health-care providers to change the way they support breastfeeding mothers

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A child with his parents at the beach. // Image from Pixabay

Why a little baby talk is good for your toddler

May 4, 2020 — 
Project brought together researchers from 16 countries around the world

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