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Hospital data shows longer, costlier stays for patients experiencing homelessness
… Hospital data shows longer, costlier stays for patients experiencing homelessness Hospital data shows longer, costlier stays for patients experiencing homelessness May 15, 2024 National numbers show too many patients are living without housing before and after …
New imaging solution could help improve survival for patients with recurring prostate cancer
… New imaging solution could help improve survival for patients with recurring prostate cancer New imaging solution could help improve survival for patients with recurring prostate cancer October 14, 2025 … with conventional bone scan and CT scans. About half of all patients had their management of the disease changed based …
One warrior to another: Veterans create and deliver ‘warrior beads’ to patients at Children’s Hospital
… to another: Veterans create and deliver ‘warrior beads’ to patients at Children’s Hospital One warrior to another: Veterans create and deliver ‘warrior beads’ to patients at Children’s Hospital May 30, 2019 London, ON - … veterans have recently created ‘warrior’ beads to give to patients at Children’s Hospital. These will be part of the …
Clinical trial will evaluate new therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression as a result of bipolar disorder
… Clinical trial will evaluate new therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression as a result of … disorder Clinical trial will evaluate new therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression as a result of … Lawson Health Research Institute are offering new hope to patients with treatment-resistant depression through …
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
… breasts. Those considered for contrast mammography are patients who have had a screening mammogram that indicated … breasts. Those considered for contrast mammography are patients who have had a screening mammogram that indicated … breasts. Those considered for contrast mammography are patients who have had a screening mammogram that indicated …
Celebrating Doctors' Day
… and dedication of physicians to improving the health of all patients. This date was chosen to mark the birthday of Dr. … female practicing physician. Every day, more than 340,000 patients across the province are treated and cared for by … doctors in hospitals, long-term care homes, clinics and in patients’ homes. Whether they’re treating an illness or …
St. Joseph’s recognized for its work on the Zero Suicide initiative
… was originally published on the HealthCareCAN website . Patients and health leaders are uniting to reduce suicide … Health in Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with patients and families, will be featured as leading practices … of care and service to reduce or eliminate suicides in patients receiving mental health care. Excellence in Patient …
Fecal transplants show promise in improving melanoma treatment
… and show promise in improving response to immunotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma. Immunotherapy drugs … melanoma, they are only effective in 40 to 50 per cent of patients. Preliminary research has suggested that the human … responds. “In this study, we aimed to improve melanoma patients’ response to immunotherapy by improving the health …
Bridging the digital divide in health care
… digital divide in health care July 29, 2024 Feature Image Patients of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s … – Every day across Southwestern Ontario, about 1,000 patients of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) … (LHSC) receive care without leaving their home. These patients are benefitting from the convenience and expanding …
World-first clinical trial will study specialized ‘poop pills’ to improve treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer
… the gut of healthy volunteers to improve the response of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer to chemotherapy. … this study, we aim to offer a new, innovative treatment to patients.” A London team of researchers have embarked on a … via innovative capsules can improve the response of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer to chemotherapy. …
St. Joseph’s to become Canada’s first centre of excellence in molecular imaging and theranostics
… and its sub-types, to allow more treatment options for patients,” says Dr. Narinder Paul, Lawson Scientist, Chief, … in diagnosing disease at a lower dose of radiation for patients. It will also expand clinical care at St. Joseph’s … of PET-CT imaging Develop new treatment options for patients with cancer and other diseases Examine how to …
Have your say. How can St. Joseph’s become more senior friendly?
… and care for older adults. We welcome suggestions from patients, residents, caregivers and visitors that identify … and care for older adults. We welcome suggestions from patients, residents, caregivers and visitors that identify … and care for older adults. We welcome suggestions from patients, residents, caregivers and visitors that identify …
Protecting our community during respiratory season
… Diseases Care Program at St. Joseph’s. “Protecting our patients, residents, staff and community is paramount.” … partners, to help ensure staff, physicians, volunteers, patients, visitors and our community remain protected while … this fall and winter.” What This Means for You For patients/visitors: At St. Joseph’s, we recommend all …
Partnership with Canon Medical means faster translation of imaging research from bench to bedside
… standard of care for routine assessment and evaluation of patients with a wide range of conditions including many … ensures we will have the best available technology for patients – offering lower radiation doses with each scan, … ultimately means we can continually improve care for the patients and families that we serve,” said Dr. David Hill, …