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The official Twitter account of the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Joined October 2011
Striving for Pandemic Preparedness - The Alberta Research Consortium (SPP-ARC) cut the ribbon on the new Cryo-EM facility at the U of A! This microscope strengthens the ability to develop vaccines and antivirals right here in Alberta. @Innovation_AB
The U of A now houses one of only five cryo-electron microscopes in Canada, revealing life’s smallest details at the atomic scale. Funded by the Government of Alberta through SPP-ARC, the new facility will accelerate treatments for infectious and neurodegenerative diseases and
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DoM's neurology resident Liam McCoy and his team developed a new benchmark that shows gaps in AI clinical reasoning in neurology and other specialties https://t.co/uAY6gSsuZR
@NEJM_AI @LiamGMcCoy @UAlberta_FoMD @UofA_Neurology
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Happy to be a part of this massive collaboration on risk stratification in #PAH led by @SandeepSahayMD and @RaymondBenzaMD
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📢 A NEW #ISHLT Consensus Statement on risk stratification in pulmonary arterial hypertension (#PAH) is now available. 📖 Check out the top 5️⃣ takeaways ⏬ & read the publication at 🔗 https://t.co/OR2q4BsHXc
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Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Richard Lewanczuk and Dr. Wayne Tymchak on receiving Honourable Mentions for the Dr. Peter B. R. Allen Lifetime Achievement in Health Award https://t.co/nC8jNu7PXZ
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Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine booking system is open: https://t.co/gSxduDuaab. Recent changes in Alberta's vaccine policy have raised concerns about barriers to access protection. We share these concerns. Vaccination works best when it’s equitable, timely and accessible to all.
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📢 Our companion title, BMJ Connections Oncology, has published its first research article! Read the full paper on the association between #immunecheckpointinhibitor treatment and hospitalisation risk after #COVID19 infection. https://t.co/gc9XW4df1D
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connectionsoncology.bmj.com
Introduction Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-treated patients exhibit greater serological conversion rates following COVID-19 vaccinations compared with those receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy and...
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Wildfires across Canada are making for smoky air that’s not good for anyone’s health. Learn important tips from Cardiologist, Dr. Justin Ezekowitz to protect yourself and your loved ones from wildfire smoke, and share them with your friends and family.
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Congratulations to the Department of Medicine Class of '25 who are graduating today! Read more about seven of our graduates https://t.co/5OUXfJDcFC
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Walk with CPFF and the Department of Medicine’s Dr. Giovanni Ferrara (Division of Pulmonary Medicine) to raise awareness and funds for vital pulmonary fibrosis research and patient support. @UAlberta_FoMD @PedsResp @CVC_UAlberta
We’re excited to welcome you to Edmonton’s first-ever CPFF Walk for Pulmonary Fibrosis on June 28! Join us for an inspiring day of unity, support, and hope as we walk together for a cause that truly makes a difference. #Edmonton #PulmonaryFibrosis
https://t.co/1IAZDGMDVN
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Hear @IsletTx Dr Senior talk about the 25-years accomplishments in #T1D research and the future ahead @UAlberta_DoM @AlbertaDiabetes @ctvedmonton #EdmontonProtocol25 @CityofEdmonton
https://t.co/ENkDUZv4MV
ctvnews.ca
The University of Alberta is celebrating the 25th anniversary of research that changed the lives of people with type 1 diabetes.
Dr. Peter Senior talks with CTV News about the U of A's past and ongoing diabetes research. WATCH: https://t.co/xYxnkQ9DLJ
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Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Carrie Ye on receiving the Fall 2024 Early Career Researcher in Cancer Award! https://t.co/dR0WAT4Kvf
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Dr. Padma Kaul will lead a #OneChildEveryChild program exploring how clinical, genetic, socio-economic, & behavioral factors impact neonatal & early childhood outcomes following pregnancy complications. @UAlberta_FoMD @WCHRIUofA Read more about OCEC ⬇️ https://t.co/m9sftbFXhe
ucalgary.ca
Transdisciplinary project one of six research programs announced by One Child Every Child initiative
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May 26-30 is Alberta Rural Health Week. We would like to acknowledge and amplify the tireless work of our rural colleagues across the province. These health care professionals support the health of their patients and strengthen communities. Thank you.
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❣️The Spring 2025 issue of the CVC Chronicle newsletter is now available❣️ Read about our current trials, research highlights, & other recent news/updates here: https://t.co/67Whzq9EsF
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Health Practitioners: Are you passionate about improving the lives of older adults? Learn about their common skin disorders, kidney management, visual problems, depression, incontinence, Parkinson’s, etc. Early bird, Jun 1. https://t.co/cQ7qovFFTn
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Congratulations to DoM's Dr. Janis Miyasaki on receiving the 2025 Movement Disorders Research Award and the King Charles III's Coronation Medal! Watch her video. https://t.co/3FSja8wFCR
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Research Article by @AndrewDsouz (@AndrewBrotto @AlbertaPHdoc @seanvandiepen @UAlberta_DoM ) Pulmonary capillary blood volume and diffusing membrane capacity during #exercise in humans: role of #pulmonary #artery #pressure
https://t.co/9E6RgdPNwQ
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When it comes to deprescribing for dementia in the elderly, Dr. Bill Gibson emphasizes the importance of asking the patient what they want out of life.
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DoM’s Dr, Eunice Chow, Dermatologist, shared a very informative and graphic session on identifying various rashes at our Annual Update in Adult Medicine.
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Congratulations to our outstanding researchers for being awarded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada grants! @NSERC_CRSNG Seventeen Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry projects received NSERC Discovery grants including early-career researchers Justin
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