Post-stroke irregular heart rhythms don't predict another stroke
Study finds atrial fibrillation detected after stroke seems more benign than pre-stroke irregular heartbeats
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Researchers investigate a new method of sedation for paediatric patients
Inhaled sedation could potentially improve long-term outcomes for paediatric patients
Researchers investigate a new method of sedation for paediatric patients
Inhaled sedation could potentially improve long-term outcomes for paediatric patients
Maternal diabetes impacts oxygen flow in umbilical cord, study suggests
Largest single-centre study focuses on effects of maternal diabetes on fetal development
Maternal diabetes impacts oxygen flow in umbilical cord, study suggests
Largest single-centre study focuses on effects of maternal diabetes on fetal development
Improving palliative cancer treatment with existing diagnostic scans: Study reveals promising results
A recent study from London Health Sciences Centre and Lawson Health Research Institute suggests that using existing diagnostic CT scans in planning simple palliative radiation treatments can significantly cut down the waiting time for urgent treatment, resulting in a better experience for cancer...
Improving palliative cancer treatment with existing diagnostic scans: Study reveals promising results
A recent study from London Health Sciences Centre and Lawson Health Research Institute suggests that using existing diagnostic CT scans in planning simple palliative radiation treatments can significantly cut down the waiting time for urgent treatment, resulting in a better experience for cancer...
Advancing Hospital Based Clinical Research Conference
When: Thursday October 19th, 2023 9am – 4pm (check in starts at 8am) Where: Parkwood Institute Auditorium B2 - 109 Agenda: Dr. David Hill – Opening Remarks Speakers include: Dr. Naveen Poonai (Chair HSREB) Dr. Steve Smith (Ontario Hospital Association, Research and Innovation Committee) Mr. Jonathan...
Dr. Ting-Yim Lee recognized by WORLDiscoveries for medical imaging innovation
An exceptional career of innovation prowess, influence and leadership has won Dr. Ting-Yim Lee the inaugural Career Achievement Award presented by WorldDiscoveries. Dr. Lee, Director of PET/CT Research at Lawson Health Research Institute and Medical Physicist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, is...
Canadian children’s hospital visits for suicidal thoughts, self-poisoning and self-harm up during pandemic, study finds
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has found that adolescent emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for suicidal thoughts, self-harm and self-poisoning increased across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among adolescent girls...
Lawson researchers elected to Royal Society of Canada
Drs. Cheryl Forchuk and Ruth Lanius have been elected as Fellows with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of their significant contributions to mental health research. Dr. Forchuk, Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson and the Beryl and Richard Ivey Research Chair in Aging, Mental...
Cafe Scientifique
Join Lawson Health Research Institute on Thursday, September 28th at Goodwill Industries for a special Café Scientifique event, “Uncovering Trauma: A Conversation about PTSD and Moral Injury.”
New study finds exercise, cognitive training combo boosts mental sharpness in seniors
Western and Lawson study also finds Vitamin D supplements do not enhance cognition in seniors with mild impairment
Study to improve geriatric care in Ontario receives CIHR funding
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a $100,000 grant to a project that aims to examine and improve the delivery of care for older adults. Dr. Jacobi Elliott, Associate Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute and Coordinator (Geriatrics) at St. Joseph’s Health Care...
Dr. Flory T Muanda
Dr. Flory Tsobo Muanda is an adjunct scientist in the Kidney, Dialysis, and Transplantation (KDT) Program. He is a pharmacoepidemiologist and assistant professor at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western University. Dr. Muanda's research program...
New study suggests blood plasma proteins hold answers to better understanding long COVID
Recently published in The Journal of Translational Medicine, a team at Lawson Health Research Institute has discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in patients with suspected long COVID that could act as a potential drug target to improve patient outcomes.
New study suggests blood plasma proteins hold answers to better understanding long COVID
LONDON - Recently published in The Journal of Translational Medicine, a team at Lawson Health Research Institute has discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in patients with suspected long COVID that could act as a potential drug target to improve patient outcomes. Currently...
St. Joseph’s in partnership with Lawson to become Canada’s first centre of excellence in molecular imaging and theranostics
In a Canadian first, Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), in partnership with GE HealthCare, will become a centre of excellence in personalized treatment of cancer and other diseases by advancing the powerful blend of precision diagnostic...
St. Joseph’s in partnership with Lawson will become Canada’s first centre of excellence in molecular imaging and theranostics
London, Ontario – In a Canadian first, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), in partnership with GE HealthCare, will become a centre of excellence in personalized treatment of cancer and other diseases by advancing the powerful blend of...