Let’s be realistic about physical distancing in schools
It’s absurd to think that physical distancing in schools will look like it does in grocery stores…
Four strategies to help avoid the next pandemic
Virus expert offers recommendations that would be easier to implement and enforce than other public health measures…
You likely won’t get COVID-19 from your pets
But you could give the virus to animals. U of A expert offers tips to help protect pets and livestock from possible infection…
Can COVID-19 spread through ventilation systems?
U of A to serve as ‘living lab’ to find out if viruses can travel in buildings – and how to improve filtration to prevent it…
Patient-led movement creating better diabetes treatment
U of A PhD candidate studies and participates in grassroots movement to hack diabetes equipment…
Canada’s panic response to Covid-19 came with a heavy price
Our children and their children will be paying for the bad decisions made by our senior medical science and political leaders for decades to come…
Simple blood test to predict severity of COVID-19
U of A spinoff company Nanostics using diagnostic technology to help health professionals intervene more quickly…
Similarities between COVID-19 deaths, severe rheumatic illnesses
U of A medical researchers recommend rheumatic drugs, exercise to boost immune-regulating ‘natural killer’ cells…
A science-based guide to making your own protective mask
Textiles expert at U of A creates website with instructions to help people fashion homemade cloth masks based on best available evidence…
Why COVID-19 could make the overdose epidemic worse
Social isolation can be deadly for people struggling with addictions, says University of Alberta expert…