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… “We have been practicing the same way for 30 years,” says Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead at St. Joseph’s. … with the administration of a contrast agent, explains Dr. Kornecki. The contrast agent – radiographic dye … in much more detail and can be an alternative to MRI, says Dr. Kornecki. It can pinpoint cancers that can’t be seen …

… Health Research Day (LHRD)  provides the opportunity for hundreds of graduate students, trainees, clinical fellows and … rewarding,” said Shelby Oke, a PhD candidate working with Dr. Dan Hardy, Scientist at Lawson and Associate Professor … alongside local science communicators Ramina Adam, Dr. Lorelei Lingard, Dr. David Palma and Dr. Matthew Teeter. …

… that he learned about PTSD research being conducted by Dr. Ruth Lanius, Scientist at Lawson Health Research … PTSD through brain waves Major Miller participated in Dr. Lanius’ neuroimaging research, which uses advanced … individuals and those with different subtypes of PTSD. Dr. Lanius hopes that patterns of brain activity can one day …

… recipients (pictured above with the exception of Dr. Mather who was absent) of the Sisters of St. Joseph … to excellence in all its forms. The 2019 recipients are: Dr. Rookaya Mather, ophthalmologist, Ivey Eye Institute, St. … been a total of 174 individual and team recipients – and hundreds of nominations. Individuals and teams are nominated by …

… that it was the amount of time spent simply sitting," says Dr. David Hill, Lawson Scientist and collaborator on this … diabetes risks unwanted effects on the fetus," explains Dr. Hill, also a Professor at the Schulich School of … and long-term disease for both the mother and baby." Dr. Hill’s research focuses on understanding gestational …

… mood stabilizers are the gold standard for bipolar I,” says Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, a clinician-scientist at Lawson, … case, that’s the prediction of MDD from bipolar I,” says Dr. Vince Calhoun, President of The Mind Research Network; … in emerging adults with complex mood disorders,” says Dr. Osuch. “It also suggests that we may one day have an …

… For Food Allergy Awareness Month in May, allergist Dr. Samira Jeimy with the Allergy and Immunology Program of … than 2.6 million Canadians, including nearly 500,000 children, are living with food allergies that need to be managed … to prevention, diagnosis and treatment. For example, says Dr. Jeimy, where the advice was to avoid feeding a child …

… followed by three to four months of rehabilitation,” warns Dr. Ruby Grewal a HULC orthopaedic surgeon who specializes … carving injuries: Ensure that you carve in a well lit area Dry your tools, hands and pumpkin often as moisture leads to … knife Always have adult supervision and do not allow children to use knives or sharp utensils Cut away from yourself  …

… health care technology solution that is being researched by Dr. Forchuk and her team, with generous contributions from … from the Ontario Centres of Excellence were on hand with Dr. Cheryl Forchuk to hear more about how the technology and … messages, and educational materials delivered by phone.  Dr. Forchuk explains that “the study is focusing on an …

… clinical factors linked to reduced mortality in injection drug users with heart valve infection Study reveals clinical factors linked to reduced mortality in injection drug users with heart valve infection London researchers … endocarditis – infection of the heart valves – have risen dramatically in recent years as a result of the opioid …