Search

Early intervention programs for mood and anxiety disorders improve patient outcomes and provide access to care in the most appropriate settings

LONDON, ON – In a series of studies from Lawson Health Research Institute, Western University and ICES, researchers examined the impact of Canada’s only early intervention program for youth with mood and anxiety disorders. Results suggest that treatment at the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program...

Genetic mutation associated with improved outcomes for heavy smokers with head and neck cancer

LONDON, ON – A recent study has found that patients considered to be heavy smokers who carry a particular genetic mutation, experience significantly greater outcomes when compared to patients carrying the wild-type, or non-mutated gene. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the fifth most...

ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction

A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive care units (ICU) for non-brain-related injuries or ailments also suffer from some level of related cognitive dysfunction that currently goes undetected in most cases...

ICU patients with non-brain-related injuries may suffer undetected cognitive dysfunction

LONDON, ON - A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive care units (ICU) for non-brain-related injuries or ailments also suffer from some level of related cognitive dysfunction that currently goes undetected in...

Lawson to celebrate research making an impact on health care, locally and globally

LONDON, ON – Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) will celebrate innovative research making a difference to health care at their sixth annual Lawson Impact Awards on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The event acknowledges the unique accomplishments of Lawson’s scientists, staff, trainees, and industry

Bridging the gap between high school and university

Exposure to professional experiences can help students envision themselves in specific professions and Dr. Donna Goldhawk aims to do just this by introducing medical research to high school science students. As coordinator of Youth Outreach for the Ontario Research Fund (ORF) grant entitled “Heart...

Strong association between air pollution and adverse birth outcomes

A study by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, Western University and Brescia University College has found evidence of a strong association between exposure to sulfur dioxide during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes. “This is the first study in Southwestern Ontario to investigate the...

Strong link between air pollution in Southwestern Ontario and adverse birth outcomes

LONDON, ON — A study by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, Western University and Brescia University College has found evidence of a strong association between exposure to sulfur dioxide during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes. “This is the first study in Southwestern Ontario to...

Breaking down hunger

Obesity continues to increase in our population, impacting patients and the health care system. One solution for weight control is an invasive surgery to make the stomach smaller, known as bariatric surgery, which can have serious complications. But what if there was another option? Ghrelin is known...

Research leads to new molecular diagnostic testing

A new sophisticated computational model, developed by scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute, is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions. Children with developmental delay represent a significant portion of referrals made to the Medical Genetics Program at...

Research leads to new molecular diagnostic tool

LONDON, ON – A new sophisticated computational model, developed by scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute, is bringing an innovative method of diagnosing rare hereditary conditions. Genome-wide testing of DNA methylation, a mechanism of the epigenome, has been shown to facilitate the...

Supporting patients after hospital discharge

The health care system is complex. Following a hospital discharge, patients sometimes have difficulty navigating the system. They can often find it challenging to reconnect with supports or understand where they are in their recovery. Strong research evidence shows if providers of care follow-up...

Improving treatment for Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, meaning it affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Dopamine is a chemical that controls movement and carries signals between the nerves in the brain. Parkinson’s disease develops when the cells that typically produce dopamine die...

Lifestyle changes during pregnancy may improve outcomes for obese women and their babies

Pregnancy is a 40 week-long journey for both mom and baby. This time of growth and development can have impacts on current and future health including a person’s risk of diabetes. Specifically for women who are obese, research has shown this group is at higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes like...

Lifestyle changes during pregnancy may improve outcomes for obese women and their babies

LONDON, ON – It has been shown that women who are obese are at higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Not only do one third of obese pregnant women develop gestational diabetes, they are also more likely to deliver babies with neonatal adiposity – a term to describe an increased amount of fat...

London’s health community announces partnership with Canon Medical

Building on established excellence in medical imaging, Western University and London’s academic teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and St. Joseph’s Health Care London announced today a unique partnership with Canon Medical Systems Canada in advanced Computed Tomography (CT)...

Study suggests steroid use during heart surgery does not reduce risk of severe kidney injury

Using steroids during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery did not reduce the risk of acute kidney injury in people at increased risk of death, according to a study conducted in 18 countries. The multi-site randomized controlled trial, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, included 7,286...

Recognizing delirium, a medical emergency

Did you know that up to two thirds of older patients will experience delirium when they become ill? Delirium is an acute confusional state that occurs because of an underlying physiological problem such as illness or injury. Symptoms of delirium differ from person to person, including memory...

Steroid use during cardiac bypass surgery did not reduce risk of severe kidney injury

LONDON, ON – Using steroids during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery did not reduce the risk of acute kidney injury in people at increased risk of death, according to a study conducted in 18 countries published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The multisite randomized controlled trial...

New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management

Chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are complex and require thorough care to help manage the condition. Patients often need support from an integrated team of health care professionals who work in different settings. Dr. Shannon Sibbald, associate scientist at...