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SHRF-Funded Research Projects Hold Potential to Improve Prevention, Treatment of Opioid Addiction
By Greg Basky for SHRF Opioid misuse continues to take a heavy toll on individuals, families and communities in Saskatchewan. While...
Greg Basky for SHRF
Nov 3, 20204 min read


Real-time Solutions
How an interactive app is helping Saskatchewan surgeons face the pandemic During a pandemic, a physician’s biggest risk is exposure. When...
SHRF
Nov 2, 20203 min read


Online therapy dog program to continue this fall following positive survey results
By Shannon Boklaschuk, University of Saskatchewan Responses to a recent survey that asked members of the University of Saskatchewan...
University of Saskatchewan
Sep 3, 20204 min read


COV3R: U of R’s genome capture project detects COVID-19, the flu, or anything else that ails you
By Genome Prairie and University of Regina Advancement and Communications You’ve got a cough. You’re short of breath. You’re weak,...
University of Regina
Jul 28, 20205 min read


Researchers offer online support program for people with MS, Parkinson’s and spinal cord injury
By Usask Research Profile and Impact Office During the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers in...
University of Saskatchewan
Apr 22, 20202 min read


Using Virtual Reality to Help Nursing Students
By Kylie Kelso for the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan One of the best ways a student can learn is through hands-on...
University of Saskatchewan
Apr 9, 20202 min read


Relationship-Centred Research: Dr. Holly Graham Begins Her Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing
By Nikki Desjardins for SHRF When Dr. Holly Graham started in her faculty position at the College of Nursing, her interest was in...
Nikki Desjardins for SHRF
Apr 7, 20204 min read


USask researcher to explore impact of meditation on migraine headaches
By Shannon Boklaschuk for the College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher...
University of Saskatchewan
Apr 7, 20202 min read


Finding New Ways to Prevent and Treat Fungal Infections
This article was original shared in the University of Regina's spring/summer issue of Discourse Magazine. Fungal infections, relatively...
University of Regina
Oct 23, 20191 min read


Understanding miyo-māhcihowin (good health and well-being) among Indigenous Peoples living with IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) among Indigenous Peoples research group aim to estimate the epidemiology of the disease
SHRF
Oct 22, 20191 min read


People Living with MS Eager to Take Part in Research for Increased Physical Activity
When a research project sees high recruitment rates, it speaks to the engagement and relevance of the research topic.
SHRF
Oct 22, 20193 min read


Rural Patients Join Research Team to Help Identify Gaps in Care for Those Living with IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a lifelong chronic illness that causes damage within the intestinal system. Patients living with IBD...
SHRF
Oct 21, 20193 min read


No Patient Left Behind
Risling and her team are working with patients to collaboratively decide how best to support the uptake and use of EHRs in their communities
SHRF
Oct 8, 20192 min read


Dietary restrictions may benefit children with premature aging disease
Eating less may be a key factor for promoting healthy aging and for slowing down progeria, an irreversible disease that makes children...
University of Saskatchewan
Aug 22, 20193 min read


Métis jigging: a better cardio workout than aerobics or a run?
Dance has more to offer than a “fitness craze”, promoting reconciliation and Métis heritage By USask Research Profile and Impact...
University of Saskatchewan
Jul 19, 20193 min read


Concussion Symptoms Reversed by Magnetic Therapy
Concussion symptoms can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation, research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows.
University of Saskatchewan
May 30, 20193 min read


Easing the Journey to an Epilepsy Diagnosis
How one research team is taking an innovative approach to develop an epilepsy clinic using Telehealth and a portable EEG machine
SHRF
May 27, 20196 min read


Culturally safe, positive, empowering birth
Saskatchewan mothers shaping research aimed at improving the birthing experiences of Indigenous women Jessica Dieter will never forget...
SCPOR
Mar 26, 20194 min read


SHRF-Funded Research Confirms Saskatchewan Has One of the Highest Rates of MS in the World
Saskatchewan is often cited as having one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Canada, but until now, the actual number of...
SHRF
Apr 9, 20182 min read


Saskatchewan’s Healthcare History – Medicare, Race-Based Access, and More
Saskatchewan, the birthplace of Medicare, holds a prominent place in the history of healthcare in Canada. The establishment of Medicare...
University of Regina
Feb 15, 20182 min read
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