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‘Poop pill’ benefits may extend to treating kidney cancer, lung cancer and melanoma

Clinical trials suggest fecal transplants can prevent side effects in treating kidney cancer. It can also dramatically improve outcomes for people with lung and melanoma cancers. A groundbreaking study show that the toxic side effects of drugs to treat kidney cancer could be virtually eliminated with customized fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), a field where London excels. The discovery published in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal, was published simultaneously with another paper also in the same journal that suggests FMT is also effective in helping treat lung cancer and melanoma...

Members of the trailer park community on Lake Erie smile together on a bright sunny day

A splashing good time

St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute is a place near and dear to Dave and Kathie Maxwell’s hearts. “It’s a place of miracles,” Dave says. The Maxwells have been seeing the eye care specialists at the Ivey Eye Institute since 1989. That long history and immense gratitude led them to come up with a fun...

A Lawson researcher reviewing brain scan images looking for possible ways of preventing, detecting and treating brain damage and disease.

Minding the mysteries of Alzheimer's Disease

To researchers, Alzheimer’s Disease is mystifying. It has no known cause – and no cure. But early detection can open the door to new hope. If someone knows that Alzheimer’s may be in their future, they could take part in clinical trials of new therapies to slow progression. And there are some...

Something smells good at Parkwood Institute

The hallways of the Finch Family Mental Health Care Building at Parkwood Institute have been smelling delicious —thanks to Let’s Get Cookin’, a hands-on program that is helping mental health inpatients learn practical cooking skills while also supporting their recovery journey. The five-week program...

Trudell employees posing for a photo on a grassy area in front of Trudell building

TMI Gives

Patient first is one of Trudell Medical International’s core values. And for the nearly 300 employees working at their London, Ontario head office, these values are more than just words on a page, they are ingrained in the culture of this local company. Publicly, there's no greater demonstration of...

Savita Dhanvantari, PhD, in a white lab coat standing near a large window with a potted plant and a view of a building outside.

A family legacy

Right now, more than 5.8 million people in Canada are living with a type of diabetes – and the prevalence just keeps rising. But St. Joseph’s research teams are studying diabetes at the cellular level to build a better of understanding of the disease and advance care. This work is only possible...

A person in a blue shirt pointing at a large screen displaying a sports field image, in a room with a blackboard and furniture.

Advancing recovery across the board

Andrew Fuller was one of the first people to use a new Senaptec Sensory System for brain injury recovery. In 2024, he had a large benign tumour removed from his cerebellum, leaving him with some lingering issues. “My sensory intake is off and it affects my internal balance, particularly when walking...

A medical professional in blue scrubs and gloves handling an endoscope in a clinical room with medical equipment and safety posters on the wall.

The full scope of care

Colonoscopies aren’t exactly pleasant, but they can be vital for someone’s future. They’re a common occurrence in St. Joseph’s Endoscopy Clinic and play a key role in diagnosing, treating and preventing many diseases. With the support of donors, the care team now has additional equipment on hand to...

A medical professional in a hospital operating room, operating advanced imaging equipment with a large monitor displaying X-ray images.

Enhancing patient outcomes

"Donors are an essential part of the care team. Without them, we just wouldn’t be able to provide the excellent care we are proud to deliver,” says Dr. Graham King, Site Head Surgery and Medical Director, Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC). In his more than three decades at St...

A young woman, wearing a striped shirt and name badge, sits next to an elderly woman in a wheelchair. The elderly woman is holding a small plant and smiling with delight.

Two green thumbs up

For years, the Green Thumbs gardening project at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care has brought joy, purpose and a sense of connection to residents. Supported almost entirely through the generosity of donors, the program has grown into something truly special offering not just plants...