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Genetic mutation may increase risk of pancreatic cancer in females
LONDON, ON - In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, researchers have found that mutation of a gene called ATRX may lead to increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in females. The study marks the...
PS Vaughan in London, ON, to announce funding for the Lawson Health Research Institute
LONDON, ON - Adam Vaughan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will announce Government of Canada funding for an organization to help prevent homelessness through innovative solutions for patients transitioning back to the community. Parliamentary
Government of Canada takes concrete action to address homelessness in London
LONDON, ON - One of the most important roles of the Government of Canada is to support vulnerable Canadians, including those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The Government of Canada supports communities developing innovative solutions to prevent and reduce homelessness. Adam Vaughan...
Machine learning could predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorders
LONDON, ON – Mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder are often complex and hard to diagnose, especially among youth when the illness is just evolving. This can make decisions about medication difficult. In a collaborative study by Lawson Health Research Institute...
Blood test can predict optimal treatment for advanced prostate cancer, study finds
LONDON, ON – An international collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Royal Marsden and Epic Sciences is one of the first to demonstrate that a blood test can predict how patients with advanced prostate cancer will respond to specific...
Youth report improved wellbeing as result of tailored mental health services
LONDON, ON - In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers partnered with youth receiving care at the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) to better understand personal perspectives on care and treatment...
Synthetic surfactant could ease breathing for patients with lung disease and injury
LONDON, ON – Human lungs are coated with a substance called surfactant which allows us to breathe easily. When lung surfactant is missing or depleted, which can happen with premature birth or lung injury, breathing becomes difficult. In a collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute...