London researchers awarded $1.35M to complete dementia research
The London-based research will be conducted at Parkwood Institute and in the Labatt Health Sciences building. Continue reading
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Radiation therapy for throat cancer sees better quality of life outcome over robotic surgery, study suggests
The clinical trial, named ORATOR, began in 2012, and was the first in the world to compare the two treatments for the cancer. Continue reading
Lawson Health researchers develop new imaging tool to detect heart disease
The research promises a safer, less invasive way to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study how the heart works. Continue reading
Lawson study will examine how smart technology can serve those with mental illness
Researchers hope to provide greater levels of independence and autonomy for those with mental illness and chronic diseases. Continue reading
Combined procedure reduces re-injury in athletes after ACL knee surgery: study
Patients under the age of 25 are at a high risk of re-injury following an ACL reconstruction, according to the Lawson Health Research Institute. Continue reading
London, Ont. researchers confirm new method of HIV transmission and provide prevention technique
New studies are showing for the first time that HIV can be transmitted through sharing equipment used to prepare drugs, but also how this transmission can be prevented. Continue reading
London-based study shows mothers with epileptic children have a higher risk of depression
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have completed a study that shows mothers of epileptic children have a higher risk of poor mental health and well-being Continue reading
Healthy lifestyle counselling helps obese women deliver healthier babies: local study
“There’s actually almost a 20 per cent reduction in the amount of fat that these babies are carrying at birth.” Continue reading
Lawson study highlights misconceptions around screening, diagnosis of cervical cancer: researchers
The researchers said some young women are finding themselves diagnosed with an advanced form of cervical cancer despite being screened. Continue reading
Women two times more likely to have stroke or die after aortic surgery: study
The study’s lead author says there shouldn’t be a gap in the outcome of aortic surgery. Continue reading