Covid’s cost in liberty lost
Theologian James Bryson surveys the historical landscape of Munich and finds troubling harbingers vis-a-vis his home province of Nova Scotia’s authoritarian response to the pandemic…
We’ve let irrational COVID-19 fear paralyze society
Even many vaccinated people continue to live in fear. They insist on wearing masks and believe unvaccinated people are a threat to them. It’s bizarre…
Islet transplant patient 252: ‘A second chance at a better life’
Procedure developed at U of A guides islet cell transplants for people with Type 1 diabetes around the world…
A medieval disaster is playing out in modern India
The after-effects of India’s lethargic COVID-19 response has resulted in a social fracture, the widespread lack of hospital capacity and even a shortage of oxygen…
The benefits from Big Pharma more obvious than ever
Why are we biting the hand that saved us?…
Does cannabis use really help relieve your arthritis?
New decision tool on cannabis use may help provide the answer…
’21st-century stethoscope’ makes diagnosing faster and easier
Star Trek-like scanners may be on the verge of becoming a reality…
Data highlights value of supervised drug consumption services
Increased visits to supervised consumption services play a role in a decrease in overdose deaths…
‘Molecule libraries’ help speed the search for new drugs
U of A spinoff company 48Hour Discovery works with some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to streamline the process…
Can First Nations truly be autonomous in all things?
Ensuring access to safe drinking water isn’t simple. It may require guidance and even intervention by the federal government…