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Diabetic supplies or groceries – sometimes the choice is difficult
… For example, many of those without adequate coverage for test strips used for checking blood glucose levels forego … funding gaps faced by many patients coming to St. Joseph’s. Test strips Test strips for checking blood glucose levels, which are not … For example, many of those without adequate coverage for test strips used for checking blood glucose levels forego …
When life changes in an instant
… right about the life-altering ramifications. After days of testing, he was diagnosed with acute onset transverse … Program and Lawson Health Research Institute to design and test a new web-based platform for SCI patients and their … this project,” adds Lawson researcher Dalton Wolfe. “In our testing phase we are evaluating the usability of the system, …
Your donation brightens lives in so many ways
… The mobile units are used in a variety of diagnostic tests and surgical procedures enabling surgeons to monitor progress and lead intricate maneuvers. The ultimate test After spotting a problem, a breast biopsy is the ultimate test to diagnose or rule out breast cancer. This year, …
Helping brain injury patients get more out of life
… raised warning flags for his wife Elke. Despite his protests, she accompanied him to his doctor where she shared her concerns. After Tom failed a short-term memory test, he was referred to a neurologist who ordered a CT. The test results revealed Tom had meningioma – a tumour that …
Drug combats underlying causes of Alzheimer-related dementia
… criteria, including confirmed diagnosis – through cognitive testing and through advanced brain imaging and biomarker tests – plus screening to rule out two gene variations that … criteria, including confirmed diagnosis – through cognitive testing and through advanced brain imaging and biomarker …
Is your penicillin allergy real or an urban legend?
… the type of reaction you initially had based on history and testing. Often this includes taking test doses of penicillin in the allergist’s office, for the … the type of reaction you initially had based on history and testing. Often this includes taking test doses of penicillin …
Growing partnerships
… FNS coordinator and project lead. “The garden allowed us to test growing foods on-site and learn how we can better … grown in the garden at Parkwood Institute are part of a testing project for growing food on-site for patients and … where possible Support Ontario farmers by buying local Test the potential of growing and producing foods on-site …
Study offers hope for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes
… in a clinical trial at St. Joseph’s Health Care London to test the effectiveness of a system that combined glucose … Fla. Study participants were placed either in a group testing the effectiveness of a new system called Control IQ+ … THE STUDY: What: 13-week, large-scale clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a system combining automated …
Exploring mobile software to better support youth mental health
… Provincial funding awarded to Lawson Research project to test delivering mental health remote virtual care. Mental … care sector, the use of technology needs to be carefully tested and implemented, to ensure it is not only meeting the … Provincial funding awarded to Lawson Research project to test delivering mental health remote virtual care. Mental …
Discovery-driven, patient-focused
… scientists, trainees and staff push the boundaries of the latest in technology, which has led to a host of Canadian and … a legacy of leadership in diabetes and endocrine research, testing new and better ways to treat debilitating arthritis, … to diagnose and predict neurodegenerative diseases, and testing new medications that could delay or slow cognitive …
Western University and St. Joseph’s partnership augments violence-survivor services
… support and crisis intervention; physical examination; testing, prevention, and/or treatment of sexually transmitted infections; HIV prevention medication; testing and/or prevention of pregnancy due to sexual … violence (GBSV). The partnership with St. Joseph’s is the latest in a series of commitments Western has made to address …
Runs in the family
… and dementia. The study used data collected from clinical testing and questionnaires of more than 1,600 participants … for memory problems. “Soon, we anticipate these blood tests will be available in clinical practices,” says Dr. … and dementia. The study used data collected from clinical testing and questionnaires of more than 1,600 participants …
The steepest slope
… While still in hospital, Michael was told that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was placed on a ventilator … his own meals and has recently passed a driver’s assessment test. He’s even working on his golf swing in hopes of one … While still in hospital, Michael was told that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He was placed on a ventilator …
Tips for preventing falls at home
… doctor if this occurs) Use correct eyeglasses/hearing aids—test vision/hearing every two years Walk and climb stairs … doctor if this occurs) Use correct eyeglasses/hearing aids—test vision/hearing every two years Walk and climb stairs … doctor if this occurs) Use correct eyeglasses/hearing aids—test vision/hearing every two years Walk and climb stairs …
New transportation resource for youth in crisis
… challenges in London-Middlesex by designing, piloting and testing innovative solutions developed locally. Read more … challenges in London-Middlesex by designing, piloting and testing innovative solutions developed locally. Read more … challenges in London-Middlesex by designing, piloting and testing innovative solutions developed locally. Read more …
London expands approach to prevent discharge from hospital to homelessness
… No Fixed Address (NFA) strategy, these projects are being tested as a potential best practice for preventing hospital … No Fixed Address (NFA) strategy, these projects are being tested as a potential best practice for preventing hospital … No Fixed Address (NFA) strategy, these projects are being tested as a potential best practice for preventing hospital …
Machine learning could predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorders
… to classify whether a patient has MDD or bipolar I. When tested against the research participants with a known … as having bipolar I would respond to mood stabilizers. When tested with the complex patients, 11 out of 12 responded to … further complicating diagnosis. Having a biological test or procedure to identify what class of medication a …
Opening digital doors – Kristin Busche
… had a very lucky childhood. Of course, needles and urine testing weren't much fun, and a few dinner recipes needed to … to paired devices. It’s a far cry from the days of urine testing. Today, many CGMs can be linked with smart watches, … had a very lucky childhood. Of course, needles and urine testing weren't much fun, and a few dinner recipes needed to …
Looking to the future
… to take pictures of Brian’s retina. This non-invasive test uses light waves to take cross-section images of the … to take pictures of Brian’s retina. This non-invasive test uses light waves to take cross-section images of the … to take pictures of Brian’s retina. This non-invasive test uses light waves to take cross-section images of the …
New physician in prostate care focused on the best patient outcomes
… Huynh. “Once a patient is diagnosed, we arrange for further testing and facilitate the appropriate referrals for … Huynh. “Once a patient is diagnosed, we arrange for further testing and facilitate the appropriate referrals for … Huynh. “Once a patient is diagnosed, we arrange for further testing and facilitate the appropriate referrals for …