Skin has a remarkable ability to heal itself. But in some cases, wounds heal very slowly or not at all, putting a person at risk for chronic pain, infection and scarring. Now, researchers have developed a self-powered bandage ...
Bio & Medicine
Dec 19, 2018
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When Shane the therapy dog was hit by a Jeep, life changed for him and his guardian Taryn Sargent.
Plants & Animals
Oct 30, 2018
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For chronic pain sufferers, it may be smart to let sleeping dogs lie, a new University of Alberta study suggests.
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2018
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Venomous reptiles, bugs and marine life have notorious reputations as dangerous, sometimes life-threatening creatures. But in a paper in the current issue of Science, first author Mandë Holford, an associate professor of ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 30, 2018
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Dear Mayo Clinic: If opioids are such a problem in our country, why are they used so often to treat pain? Aren't there other effective options for controlling pain that aren't as risky?
Jun 1, 2018
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In the April 2018 issue of SLAS Discovery, a review article by Prof. Stefan Broer, Ph.D. of the Australian National University highlights opportunities and challenges in using amino acid transporters as drug targets. Amino ...
Biochemistry
Mar 21, 2018
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Dogs which show fear or anxiety when faced with loud or sudden noises should be routinely assessed for pain by veterinarians, a new study has found.
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2018
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UAlberta chemistry professor Robert Campbell is developing new ways to see and manipulate the activity of neurons in the brain, which could revolutionize the way we understand the organ that controls most of the activities ...
Materials Science
Sep 11, 2017
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Preliminary findings from world-first research reveal the impact of a guide dog extends far beyond its ability to guide its handler.
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2017
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A tiny snail may offer an alternative to opioids for pain relief. Scientists at the University of Utah have found a compound that blocks pain by targeting a pathway not associated with opioids. Research in rodents indicates ...
Biochemistry
Feb 20, 2017
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