LHSC: Victoria Hospital

Home Monitoring in Health Care Conference

Research has shown that technology can link clinicians to a changing clinical situation in real-time, enabling provision of appropriate and timely medical care. But how can we implement this here in London? Join us on November 24, 2018 to learn from local innovators on their current projects and...

Genetic mutation may increase risk of pancreatic cancer in females

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 first time a...

Lawson researchers develop delirium screening method

March 14 marks World Delirium Awareness Day. In a new study, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) have developed a simple screening method for improving the detection of delirium. Delirium is defined as a severe confusional state that occurs due to an underlying physiological...