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Sniffing out better care
… at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) by Dr. Leigh Sowerby, a surgeon with the Otolaryngology- Head … He is working in collaboration with anesthesiologists Dr. Geoff Bellingham, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Pain Management Program, and Dr. Mohammad Misurati. The randomized controlled trial is …
New imaging solution could help improve survival for patients with recurring prostate cancer
… information needed to determine the best treatment,” says Dr. Glenn Bauman, Scientist at LHSCRI and Radiation … may need to use less precise therapies like whole-body drug therapy. With this new imaging technique, we can locate the cancer and target it directly.” Dr. Glen Bauman, Scientist The research team found that the …
Back by ‘pap-ular’ demand
… cervical screening and it’s imperative we respond,” says Dr. Robert Di Cecco, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s … inquiries from people who couldn’t attend, has inspired Dr. Di Cecco and his team, in collaboration with the South … are missing out on important screening in London,” says Dr. Di Cecco, who is also Regional Lead for Cervical …
MEDIA RELEASE: The secret super powers of poop
… with C. difficile, fecal transplants are critical, explains Dr. Michael Silverman, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s … months to years, with multiple hospitalizations,” explains Dr. Silverman. “Many have lost weight and become … to the illness.” Patients are “delighted” when they see a dramatic improvement after one dose of capsules, adds Dr. …
New study sheds light on the connection between the microbiome and kidney stones
… years, affecting roughly 10 per cent of people,” says Dr. Jeremy Burton, Lawson Scientist and Research Chair of … we can advance understanding and potential treatments.” Dr. Jeremy Burton, Lawson Scientist and Research Chair of … sequencing of the oral and urinary samples,” explains Dr. Kait Al, lead author on the study and Postdoctoral …
St. Joseph’s to become Canada’s first centre of excellence in molecular imaging and theranostics
… to allow more treatment options for patients,” says Dr. Narinder Paul, Lawson Scientist, Chief, Medical Imaging … be leaders in Canada in this area of medical science,” says Dr. David Hill (D.Phil), Lawson’s Scientific Director. As a … potential response to different treatment options,” says Dr. Paul, who is also Chair of the Department of Medical …
Exploring mobile software to better support youth mental heath
… and reducing the need for outpatient visits,” explains Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, lead for the TELEPROM-Y study. Dr. Forchuk is the Beryl and Richard Ivey Research Chair in … and acceptable to both the staff and youth using it,” adds Dr. Forchuk. Improving ease of access to care The mobile …
$1.2 million in federal funding to study women veterans experiencing homelessness
… is an important and yet often invisible problem,” says Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Lawson Assistant Scientific Director … If they’ve experienced sexual trauma or abuse or have children, and the only veteran housing available is a group setting for men, that will be an issue.” Dr. Forchuk and her team have begun travelling to cities and …
A lifesaving finding - During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joseph’s patient Barbara Moscovich is telling the world about the discovery of a tiny dot with big implications for women with dense breasts
… with the administration of a contrast agent, explains Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead with St. Joseph’s … in much more detail and can be an alternative to MRI, says Dr. Kornecki. It can pinpoint cancers that can’t be seen … is a game changer in the world of breast imaging,” says Dr. Kornecki. “Similar to MRI, it can detect many more …
Clinical trial will evaluate new therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression as a result of bipolar disorder
… major depressive disorder or unipolar depression,” explains Dr. Amer Burhan, local site lead, researcher at Lawson and … the gold standard for treatment-resistant depression,” says Dr. Burhan. If proven as a viable first-line treatment, MST … depression in collaboration with CAMH and UBC,” says Dr. Burhan. “Our goal is to continue informing the care …
MEDIA RELEASE: A lucky break
… even after a break occurs, explains endocrinologist Dr. Kristin Clemens. Fractures caused by this … Leda experienced – don’t get checked for the disease, adds Dr. Clemens. At St. Joseph’s, a partnership between … of low bone density and, years ago, received infusions of a drug to treat the condition. For the past five years, …
Partnership with Canon Medical means faster translation of imaging research from bench to bedside
… will build on that foundation of imaging excellence,” said Dr. Narinder Paul, Chair/Chief of the Department of Medical … provides for the establishment of a training academy,” said Dr. Davy Cheng, Acting Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & … images enabling more precise detection and diagnosis,” said Dr. Paul Woods, President and CEO, London Health Sciences …
Popular cervical screening clinic reaches milestone
… 500 cervical screening tests in six clinics – helping to address a significant gap in access to routine preventive … and we didn’t know how many people would attend,” said Dr. Robert Di Cecco, Medical Director of St. Joseph's … future.” While he is proud of the clinic’s success, Dr. Di Cecco says it is also an unsettling indicator of how …
Viral mouth-taping trend ‘sus’ says Canadian sleep expert
… endorsing mouth taping without scientific evidence,” says Dr. Brian Rotenberg, researcher at Lawson, LHSCRI and … and whether or not it is safe.” Rotenberg collaborated with Dr. Elise Graham, paediatric otolaryngologist head and neck … communities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western …
Protecting our community during respiratory season
… of our responsive strategy this respiratory season,” adds Dr. Michael Silverman, Chair/Chief, Infectious Diseases in … and as we expected, it’s time for a renewed approach,” says Dr. Kevin Chan, Corporate Medical Executive at LHSC. … of our responsive strategy this respiratory season,” adds Dr. Michael Silverman, Chair/Chief, Infectious Diseases in …
Partnership with Siemens Healthineers will create a centre of excellence in advanced diagnostic imaging and therapeutics
… of imaging excellence that we have in London,” says Dr. Narinder Paul, Chair/Chief of the Department of Medical … recognized for our expertise and facilities in imaging that drives discovery and innovation across a broad range of … that impacts health care here and around the world,” adds Dr. David Hill, Lawson Scientific Director and Integrated …
Media Advisory: London Hospitals introduce new Masking Guidelines
… align with guidelines released by Public Health Ontario. Dr. Michael Silverman “It’s clear the COVID-19 pandemic had … masking for patients, staff, physicians and visitors,” says Dr. Michael Payne, Medical Director, Infection Prevention … pandemic and direction from public health experts,” adds Dr. Michael Silverman, Chief of Infectious Diseases and …