Pregnant teenager sitting on couch

Rates of depression and substance use higher for pregnant teens

New study by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College

Children's Health Research Institute - 

Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Brescia University College found that teenage pregnant women are more likely to live in poverty, have poorer mental health and have higher rates of substance use. 

There are limited Canadian studies on teenage pregnancies, in particular looking at risk factors and birth outcomes compared to women who became pregnant during adulthood.

Dr. Derek Cool

Dr. Derek Cool, Lawson Associate Scientist, is leading a study to test the safety and efficacy of the PUMA-G System

London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion

PUMA-G System could improve patient safety and reduce cost of health services

LHSC: Victoria Hospital - 

A team of clinician researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute have partnered with medical device company CoapTech LLC to study a new method of feeding tube insertion. The study is assessing the safety and efficacy of a new device called the PUMA-G System with 25 patients at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). The new method may offer improved patient safety while providing cost savings to the health care system.

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