London Health Sciences Centre
By transforming a conventional ultrasound probe, already found in most clinics, the technology can provide a 360 degree, three-dimensional view of surgical tools and surrounding tissue and organs. It provides a clearer and more accurate picture in the operating room for clinicians who need to...
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide, with approximately 5,000 patients diagnosed annually in Canada. Both disease and treatment can have a profound negative impact on the patient’s quality of life due to disfigurement, difficulty speaking and...
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...
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...
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...
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death in women worldwide. In Canada, the number of deaths from cervical cancer has decreased by 75 per cent since introducing regular Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening in the 1960s. Following international guidelines, Pap tests are recommended every three years...
A study of oral curcumin, the active medicinal ingredient in turmeric, showed no benefit in preventing inflammation and complications in patients undergoing elective surgery for aortic aneurysm repair, according to a large randomized controlled trial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)....
In Canada, about 235,000 people experience homelessness each year. The number of homeless people, and the length of time they spend homeless, continues to rise. Homelessness is not a choice and anyone can become homeless. Although the root cause is poverty, some underlying issues are poor physical...
