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New centre pulls together autism efforts

Your three-year old boy has just been diagnosed with autism, a neurobiological disorder that affects a person’s communication skills and social abilities.

Jul 1, 2010 - by by Heather Amos

Helping children in pain

Simple explanatory diagrams and soothing words can be powerful tools for health professionals working
with a child in pain, according to a new book by clinical psychologist Leora Kuttner.

Jul 1, 2010 - by by Brian Lin

Toothless no more: team aims to reduce rejection of implants

Don Brunette may well find himself named the patron saint of toothless hockey players.
An oral biologist in the Faculty of Dentistry, Brunette seeks to create a better dental implant by understanding how cells behave around different types of implant surfaces.

Jul 1, 2010 - by by Lorraine Chan

Boiled salad anyone?

Consumers who like their veggies raw may find themselves more and more in
the position of “making faith-based purchases.”

Jul 1, 2010 - by by Lorraine Chan

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