Dr. Ryan Zarychanski News Archive
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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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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.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Global clinical trial to test blood thinner on COVID-19 patients led by UM and UHN
May 12, 2020 —
A large-scale international clinical trial to test whether the blood thinner heparin can help improve survival for COVID-19 patients launches this week, led by clinician-scientists from the University of Manitoba and the University Health Network.
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UM researchers receive provincial funding for COVID-19 studies
April 9, 2020 —
The provincial government has announced $5 million in funding for research related to COVID-19, including $3.5 million for clinical and applied research
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Flattening the Curve: UM researchers launch province’s first clinical trial to combat COVID-19
March 25, 2020 —
Manitoba’s first clinical trial to test whether a malaria drug can prevent people from contracting COVID-19 is being led by a team at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, and today it begins recruiting volunteers to participate in the study
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$4.8-million research project to support health system decision-making data needs
February 13, 2020 —
The Manitoba government is investing more than $2.4 million over four years to enhance real-time access to the data health-care providers need
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Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of long-term weight gain, heart disease and other health issues
July 17, 2017 —
Researchers from George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation conducted a systematic review
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Manitoba researchers awarded primary and integrated health care grants
March 29, 2017 —
Two research grants have been awarded to research teams led by University of Manitoba researchers with the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI).
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Winnipeg centre for patient-oriented research opens new doors
November 4, 2015 —
Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences CPD recognized with national awards
October 8, 2015 —
The Faculty of Health Sciences Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs were presented with two national awards of excellence at the National CPD Accreditation Conference.