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Half of all seniors who went to doctor for common cold prescribed unnecessary antibiotics

Nearly one in two seniors in Ontario who visited a family doctor for a non-bacterial infection received an unnecessary antibiotic prescription, according to a new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) Western site in London, Ontario and Lawson Health Research Institute...

Nearly half of all seniors who went to the doctor for a cold, bronchitis, sinusitis or laryngitis received an unnecessary antibiotic prescription: study

London, Ontario — Nearly one in two seniors in Ontario who visited a family doctor for a non-bacterial infection received an unnecessary antibiotic prescription, according to a new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) Western site in London, Ontario and Lawson Health...

Pregnant women who use marijuana almost three times more likely to have low birth weight infant

In a new study, researchers in London, Ontario found that women who used marijuana while pregnant were almost three times more likely to have an infant with low birth weight than women who did not use marijuana. The study analyzed data from perinatal and neonatal databases at London Health Sciences...

Bringing the ‘magic’ of ultrasound to rural Uganda to reduce pregnancy complications

In a collaborative study from Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), Western University (Western), Bridge to Health Medical and Dental, and Kigezi Healthcare Foundation (KIHEFO), a team of researchers found that radio advertising for free ultrasounds in rural Uganda increased the number of...

Lawson Impact Awards celebrates research making a difference

With nearly 300 guests in attendance, health research was celebrated at the fourth annual Lawson Impact Awards on Wednesday, April 19 at the London Convention Centre. The Lawson Impact Awards celebrates hospital-based research that makes a difference by advancing scientific knowledge and applying it...

An image of the future: Innovations in imaging research

Lawson Health Research Institute has long been a leader in biomedical imaging. The first MRI images in Canada were captured at St. Joseph’s Hospital and we were the first in the country to install PET/CT and PET/MRI scanners. New developments in imaging research continue to enhance the diagnosis...

Stroke prevention among older Ontarians may also reduce risk of some dementias

Ontario’s stroke prevention strategy appears to be having an unexpected, beneficial side effect: a reduction also in the incidence of dementia among older seniors. A new paper by researchers at Western University, Lawson Health Research Institute and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences...

2017 Lawson Impact Awards Recipients

Scientist Career Award Dr. Peeyush Lala Over the past 50 years, Dr. Peeyush Lala has led a career dedicated to the fields of placental biology and cancer biology. He has built a unique bridge between the two disciplines by progressing our understanding of the mechanisms that control cell migration

45th Annual Southern Ontario Reproductive Biology Meeting

Abstract Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2017 Registration Fee: Each attendee is asked to pay a $50.00 registration fee upon arrival. For abstract submission please indicate your preference for an oral or poster presentation in the following format: Title Authors (please underline the presenting author)...

14th Annual Oncology Research & Education Day

Please join us for the 14th Annual Oncology Research & Education Day. This full-day cancer research conference will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the beautiful Best Western Lamplighter Inn in London, Ontario from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please register for the event on Eventzilla. We would be...

SWAHN Presents: Choosing Wisely in Southwestern Ontario - A Knowledge Exchange Forum

Objectives of the day: To encourage knowledge exchange concerning the implementation of Choosing Wisely Canada projects – featuring special presentations by representatives from North York General Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto as well as local organizations in the SWAHN region; To...

Study shows link between maternal marijuana use and low birth weight

London, Ontario - In a new study, researchers in London, Ontario found that women who used marijuana while pregnant were almost three times more likely to have an infant with low birth weight than women who did not use marijuana. The study analyzed data from perinatal and neonatal databases at...

Tomorrow’s leaders in health research present innovative work at London Health Research Day

On March 28, 2017, at the sixth annual London Health Research Day, young researchers showcased scientific work to help answer emerging questions in human health. More than 750 participants, judges and guests attended this year’s event. Students, trainees, clinical fellows, residents and postdoctoral...

Symposium on Developmental Origins of Metabolic Syndrome

New study aims to improve treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

A research team led by Lawson scientist Dr. Mamadou Diop has been awarded a Lawson Internal Research Fund to investigate whether a previously developed optical technique that can detect arthritis within one week of onset could also be used to provide early assessment of treatment response for...

March for Science - London, Ontario

On Saturday, April 22, join the March for Science – London, Ontario. When: Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Northwest corner of Victoria Park, London, Ontario Be sure to show your support for health sciences by wearing your Lawson-branded clothing! The March for Science is a...

Bringing the ‘magic’ of ultrasound to rural Uganda to reduce pregnancy complications

London, Ontario - In a collaborative study from Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), Western University (Western), Bridge to Health Medical and Dental, and Kigezi Healthcare Foundation (KIHEFO), a team of researchers found that radio advertising for free ultrasounds in rural Uganda increased...

London researchers enrol first Canadian patients in trial of tissue implant using patients’ own cartilage cells

Dr. Alan Getgood and his team at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are the first in Canada to participate in an investigative trial to determine the safety and efficacy of using a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair knee cartilage injuries. The clinical trial is evaluating...

London researchers enrol first Canadian patients in trial of tissue implant using patients’ own cartilage cells

London, Ontario – Dr. Alan Getgood and his team at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute are the first in Canada to participate in an investigative trial to determine the safety and efficacy of using a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair knee cartilage injuries. The clinical...

Genetic testing rates for ovarian cancer low across Ontario

Less than seven per cent of Ontario women with the most common type of ovarian cancer were seen for genetics consultation within two years of diagnosis, despite its high potential for life-saving benefits, a new cohort study has shown. Women at the highest risk of developing high-grade serous...