Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers close in on preeclampsia cure
Researchers from Western and Brown University have made groundbreaking progress towards identifying the root cause and potential therapy for preeclampsia.
Sep 8, 2023
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University of Western Ontario
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits for offspring
While previous research has shown that prenatal cannabis exposure can obstruct the normal growth of a fetus, the long-term impacts on brain development are still unknown. Western researchers are now providing fresh insight ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children
New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children.
Aug 3, 2023
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Immunology
Researchers discover molecule with promise to enhance vaccine efficacy
Taking a significant leap in the field of vaccine development, University of Western Ontario researchers have discovered a potential "super molecule" that can bolster the effectiveness of several vaccines against viral diseases, ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Medical economics
Research team creates open-source medicine autoinjector—for a tenth of the cost
Sir Frederick Banting was clearly ahead of his time. He is also an inspiration for a new open source self-administering drug delivery device. Long before open source was an option or even a concept, the now-celebrated former ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds potential in nerve block treatment for smell distortions
Imagine taking the first sip of your morning coffee, only to be hit by an overwhelming, gut-churning stench. This altered sense of smell is a reality for many living with a post-COVID smell dysfunction called parosmia—a ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover unique blood plasma protein patterns in patients with long COVID
Using advanced research techniques, including a form of artificial intelligence, a team of researchers has discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in patients with suspected long COVID that could improve patient ...
Jul 5, 2023
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Neuroscience
Vision allows brain to make predictions well before it knows what's coming, new study shows
The moment a pitcher unleashes a fastball in the direction of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette in a professional baseball game, the crowd at Rogers Centre hopes something special is about to happen. But while they ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Biomedical technology
New 3D-printed, open-source walker allows people to manufacture their own customizable mobility device
University of Western Ontario engineers have created a new static, four-legged walker that can be constructed from materials and fasteners commonly available from hardware stores like wooden dowels and screws. The joints ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease
After hearing firsthand from patients about how the disease impacted their lives, a team of researchers and graduate students at University of Western Ontario were inspired to investigate the symptoms associated with an understudied ...
May 17, 2023
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