U of A Headlines

March 17, 2021

Ian Paterson is leading a new study involving COVID-19 patients in Alberta. The research team is using new MRI techniques it developed to learn more about how the disease affects vital organs including the heart, lungs and brain. (Photo: Jordan Carson)

U of A study examines how SARS-CoV-2 affects the body’s vital organs

Ian Paterson (FoMD) is leading a new study involving COVID-19 patients in Alberta that will help clinicians better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.

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Distinctive paint colours are a simple but powerful way to help people with cognitive issues know where they are and what the room is for, according to a U of A researcher working with a local homebuilder to design "forever homes" for people who want to age in place. (Photo: Effect Home Builders)

U of A expert, homebuilder team up to design ‘forever homes’ where people can stay as they grow older

Lara Pinchbeck (ALES) and Les Wold (Business graduate) explain how innovative research can help builders design low-cost features that make it easier for homeowners to maintain their independence over the long term.

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Grazing cattle on a rotating schedule could help to capture and store atmospheric greenhouse gases, according to new U of A research. (Photo: Theo Leconte/Unsplash)

Grazing livestock could reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, study shows

Mark Boyce (Science) says an underused grazing technique can help combat climate change and preserve paddock health.

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In the News

CTV News via Canadian Press
March 16, 2021

How effective is the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? What you need to know

Lynora Saxinger (FoMD) says reports of blood clots after the AstraZeneca vaccine should be viewed in the context of how many people get the vaccine and don't report that side-effect. "We did not see any signal of (blood clots) in the trials of the vaccine, which had tens of thousands of people in them," she notes.

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CBC News
March 16, 2021

Should I be worried about the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine? Your COVID-19 questions answered

Lynora Saxinger (FoMD) says cases of adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccines are increasing because so many people are now being vaccinated.

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CTV News
March 16, 2021

Canada-U.S. Commons committee exploring latest cross-border pipeline flashpoint

Andrew Leach (Business) says the dispute over Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline is shaping up to be a major sticking point between Canada and the United States.

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