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Faculties of Medicine, Nursing receive nearly $5 million to seek health-care solutions and treatments
March 21, 2025
Five projects led by researchers from the faculties of Medicine and Nursing have been awarded $4,915,125 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

New Study Confirms Antidepressants Work for Anxiety – But the Long-Term Story Is Unwritten
March 18, 2025
“The research shows that antidepressants are highly effective at treating GAD, at least in the specific circumstances seen in trials,” says senior author Dr. Giuseppe Guaiana, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Pfizer's IXIFI® will be available in Canada as of April 1, 2025
March 17, 2025
"Biosimilars are designed to be highly similar to their reference products and the availability of IXIFI in Canada is a welcomed addition for us and our patients with inflammatory diseases," said Dr. Vipul Jairath, gastroenterologist at London Health Sciences Centre, and professor of medicine at Western University

Providing evidence to support Indigenous midwifery
March 13, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Leason's, PhD, most recent research project, Reclaiming Indigenous Birth, was born out of a conversation she had while attending a national forum on the forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women in Ottawa in 2018, a gathering held in response to Amnesty International calling for action.

OSE Immunotherapeutics Hosts KOL Webinar Post-ECCO on Lusvertikimab and the Future of IBD
March 06, 2025
Prof Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet, Prof Arnaud Bourreille, Prof Vipul Jairath and Nicolas Poirie highlighted the significance of Lusvertikimab’s clinical trial results within the current research and therapeutic landscape.

The environmental impacts of AI
March 06, 2025
According to Mark Daley, Western’s chief AI officer and computer science professor, while AI does have an environmental impact, the conversation is far more nuanced than social media suggests.

Sick of sick notes: Doctors say scrapping paperwork would save time better spent on patients
February 27, 2025
Maria Mathews, the Canada Research Chair in Primary Health Care and Health Equity at Ontario's Western University, says electronic medical records can, counterintuitively, increase the administrative burden doctors face

World first clinical trial will study specialized ‘poop pills’ to improve treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer
February 26, 2025
The LND101 pills were pioneered and are produced at Lawson and are showing promise in the treatment of various cancers, including melanoma, through studies at Lawson and LHSCRI. The trailblazing FMT team at St. Joseph’s is led by Lawson Scientist Dr. Michael Silverman

Can human researchers flourish in the age of intelligent machines?
February 03, 2025
What if we restructured research institutions and funding programs to focus on the uniquely human aspects of science? This could mean shifting graduate education away from routine problem-solving (which AI increasingly handles) toward skills like managing and overseeing the whole of the research process and facilitating collaborations across disciplines and sectors.

Review confirms that antidepressants reduce anxiety, but long-term impact remains unclear
January 29, 2025
A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage. The review was published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

Indigenous knowledge can help make health care more sustainable in the North, study says
January 20, 2025
New research paper explores a sharing circle held with Indigenous elders in the N.W.T. featuring an interview with Dr. Nicole Redvers for CBC News.

Exercise, weight loss and 10 other ways to avoid dementia, according to London scientists
January 09, 2025
Surim Son, a PhD candidate in epidemiology at Western University and lead author of the study published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease was interviewed by CBC News.

Walk of Champions surpasses $1 million raised for multiple myeloma research
November 16, 2024
“Funding from the Walk of Champions is vital to advancing myeloma research,” said Dr. Martha Louzada, Medical Lead of Hematology Research. “It enables us to explore new therapeutic strategies tailored to our patients, improving outcomes and quality of life for those living with this challenging disease.”

Reflections on the life and career of Dr. Juhn Wada (1924-2023)
November 05, 2024
Maryam Nouri and Laurent Sheybani interviewed Drs. Jerome (Pete) Engel Jr., Marilyn Jones-Gotman, and Solomon (Nico) Moshe about their memories and relationships with Dr. Wada and his impact on epilepsy research and clinical care.

World Stroke Congress 2024 Session Report: Migraine and Stroke
November 02, 2024
Dr. Luciano Sposato highlighted the established link between stroke and migraine, particularly migraine with aura, which increases stroke risk. Using a case study of a patient with visual disturbances post-heart ablation, he illustrated the difficulty in distinguishing between stroke and migraine, even for experts, and emphasized the need for caution when interpreting retrospective data.

Healing Rwanda
October 30, 2024
Read now about the impact on Dr. Kalisa's decision to become a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics and work on projects aimed at preventing pollution and countering its effects on health.

Extending CT Stroke Scan to the Heart Significantly Boosts Clot Detection
October 29, 2024
“This simple and easy extension of the scan that all suspected stroke patients already receive creates hardly any extra work but allows the identification of high-risk patients with clots in their heart, who can be prioritized for anticoagulation and AF monitoring as appropriate,” lead investigator Luciano Sposato, MD, told Medscape Medical News.

In synch: Balancing the aging body and mind with Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso
October 09, 2024
Leading geriatrician Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, PhD discusses his groundbreaking trial that highlights the strong link between physical health, mobility and cognitive function. Listen now!

Potentially modifiable risk factors for low cognition and dementia: Could Canada reduce dementia by 50%?
October 08, 2024
Cognitive impairment in aging is a multifactorial process involving several modifiable risk factors and pathological changes. It has been suggested that 35% to 45% of dementia cases worldwide are attributable to 9 to 14 risk factors. However, less is known about the extent to which these risk factors contribute to low cognition and dementia in Canada. Watch the webinar now featuring Dr. Mark Speechley, Manuel Montero-Odasso, and Surim Son, PhD candidate.

Endocarditis exacts heavy toll for marginalized people: study
October 04, 2024
According to Dr. Silverman, the study is the first of its kind and demonstrates that improving short- and long-term survival rates among individuals who inject drugs requires addressing more than just the infection. He emphasizes the importance of providing in-hospital counseling and addiction care.

Honoring the past and looking forward: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2024
According to Dr. Nicole Redvers, Canada has come a long way but this day is just a starting point for what needs to be done

Real-world evidence shows flash glucose monitors* reduce diabetes-related hospital visits
August 31, 2024
Led by Dr. Stewart Harris and Dr. Alexandria Ratzki-Leewing of Western University, as well as Dr. Remi Rabasa-Lhoret of Université de Montréal, the FRONTIER study used data from the Institute for Clinical Evaluation Sciences (IC/ES) and real-world practice data, which were analyzed for more than 45,000 Ontarians diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who met specific criteria.

Mpox Outbreak: Return of Lockdown?
August 23, 2024
On Nexus this week we ask two infectious disease experts, Dr Amesh Adalja in the United States and Dr Sameer Elsayed in Canada, what makes this variant a cause for concern and how it can be treated.

Small towns offer family doctors cash bonuses to work in their communities
August 13, 2024
Dr. Maria Mathews, family medicine professor at Western University and a Canada Research Chair in Primary Health Care and Health Equity, says recruiters need to listen to what family physicians are asking for and make adjustments accordingly.

Health systems need to be better prepared for wildfires, says Yellowknife doctor
August 10, 2024
Dr. Nicole Redvers, the director of Indigenous Planetary Health at Western University, has praised Howard's work, calling it one of the most comprehensive reviews on this subject. She notes the frequent occurrence of wildfires over the past decade, which not only threaten homes but also contribute to long-term health risks.

Commentary: Olympians are challenging gender norms by competing while pregnant
August 09, 2024
Women athletes in various stages of pregnancy have continually challenged the perception of what a woman can do while pregnant, but they need more support, say these health expert from Western University Dr. Jane Thornton

'Delicate balance' needed between Indigenous and western approaches to climate change, researcher says
June 21, 2024
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Dr. Nicole Redvers shares how her teaching aims to educate medical students about the connections between human and planetary health

International study indicates living kidney donation is safe in the longer-term
June 21, 2024
The study, spanning 17 transplant centers in Canada and Australia from 2004 to 2014, followed 1,042 living kidney donors and 396 non-donors for an average of seven years. Donors completed health assessments before donation, three months post-donation, and annually until 2021. Dr. Amit Garg noted that 'Donating a kidney has been widely considered safe for carefully selected candidates, despite some inherent risks.' He emphasized that 'our large international study found no significant differences in blood pressure or long-term quality of life between living kidney donors and other healthy individuals.'

Guidelines Address Specific Clinical Scenarios in Unresectable, Locally Advanced NSCLC
June 18, 2024
George Rodrigues, MD, PhD, and colleagues noted in JAMA Oncology that lung cancer remains the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the US, with an estimated annual incidence of over 235,000 cases. They highlighted that it continues to be the leading cause of cancer mortality, with an estimated 130,180 deaths expected in 2022.

Dr. Jane Thornton appointed as new IOC Medical and Scientific Director
June 13, 2024
Dr. Jane Thornton, an Olympian and a Canadian national, has been appointed as the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s new Medical and Scientific Director.

Expert explainer: Ethical approaches to mitigate H5N1 bird flu
May 30, 2024
Restrictions and testing of livestock among efforts to slow spread of H5N1

Two Lawson researchers each receive $400K CIHR grants to improve kidney care
May 29, 2024
Two researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have each been awarded $400,000 as part of the Canadian Institute of Health Research’s (CIHR) new Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Awards.

Want to keep your brain sharp? Here are 5 things you can do | CBC Radio
May 29, 2024
Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso recommends starting with activities that are interesting and enjoyable to avoid setting unrealistic expectations. So go ahead, challenge yourself and enjoy the journey of learning something new!

Brain Training: Is It Really Use It Or Lose It?
May 27, 2024
Manuel Montero-Odasso, MD, PhD, explained that cognitive training involves engaging in specific tasks or sets of tasks where attentional demands are increased to improve focus, concentration, and memory. He further mentioned that individuals strive to execute the new things they have learned and commit them to memory.

VIRTUES digital health platform helping heart patients and their providers
May 17, 2024
Dr. Tang, who is also one of many investigators in the development of VIRTUES, says their online system aims to empower people to learn more about their heart conditions and engage in the best management of their health issue together with their health-care providers.

Early Data From VERDICT Trial Show UC Disease Clearance at 16 Weeks With Vedolizumab
May 07, 2024
“What we’re trying to see is if you achieve this deeper target of histological remission, does that result in better outcomes for patients, that is, are they less likely to have flares, be hospitalized and need surgeries?” said lead investigator Vipul Jairath

UA: Getting to know The Academic Issue
May 02, 2024
The first episode focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in academia, with host Kate Kenyon speaking to Western University’s chief AI officer, Mark Daley.

Does 'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition and Forestall Cognitive Decline?
April 29, 2024
Some companies claimed that engaging in "brain games" can improve cognition or stave off cognitive decline. What's the evidence and do crosswords and Sudoku count? Medscape Medical News asked this question to Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso.

Two Canadian teams awarded new funding to study mental illness in youth with rheumatic diseases
April 13, 2024
Brain Canada and Cassie + Friends are pleased to announce the recipients of the Addressing Mental Health in Paediatric Rheumatic Diseases Team Grants program. This year’s awardees are Roberta Berard, from the London Health Science Centre and Mark Ferro, of the University of Waterloo.

USC hosts town hall with Western’s chief AI officer, discusses student concerns
April 10, 2024
Western's chief AI officer Mark Daley gave a presentation to around 30 Western students in a town hall on March 25, explaining Western’s direction in artificial intelligence and his optimism for the future.

Patient-Reported Bowel Urgency Burden in IBD Underscores Need for Assessment in Clinical Settings
April 01, 2024
HCPLive: "Bowel urgency is often ignored during patient–healthcare provider interactions due to the embarrassment associated with it; therefore, patients’ individual concerns may remain unaddressed," lead investigator Vipul Jairath

Western students drive health-care solutions through President’s Challenge
April 01, 2024
Western News: Lauren Cipriano, Ivey professor and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Analytics, Management, and Policy, speaks to participants in the President's Challenge alongside Eric Morse, executive director of the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Powered by Ivey

Clinical neuroscientist awarded 2024 Ryman Prize for work on the "terrible three"
March 29, 2024
Dr. Vladimir Hachinski is being presented the international award by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for his contributions to advancing brain health and healthy aging

ChangeNOW 2024 "Health for all" with Dr. Nicole Redvers
March 26, 2024
Watch now as Dr. Nicole Redvers, Associate Professor at Western University, and Devika Gopal Agge, Senior VP at The New York Women's Foundation, discuss global health equity. Filmed during ChangeNOW 2024 in Paris, this insightful conversation highlights the importance of ensuring access to quality healthcare for all. Be part of creating a healthier, more inclusive future!

Understanding NASH/NAFLD vs MASH/MASLD
March 18, 2024
HCPLive: In the video, our experts in hepatology, Juan Pablo Arab, MD, and Rajarshi Banerjee, MD, PhD, MSc, an internist affiliated with Oxford University Hospitals and the chief executive officer and founder of Perspectum Diagnostics Ltd., discuss the transition in nomenclature from "nonalcoholic steatohepatitis" to "metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis" or MASH.

Anishinabek Nation embracing diabetes with knowledge and care
March 14, 2024
Anishinabek News: Dr. Nicole Redvers from Deninu K’ue First Nation delivered her presentation on Bridging Indigenous Medicine Systems with Western Systems.

Benefits Canada: How plan sponsors can support employees with inflammatory bowel disease
March 12, 2024
With the increased availability of treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, patients can achieve longer periods of remission, said Vipul Jairath, a gastroenterologist at the London Health Sciences Centre and professor of medicine at Western University, during Benefits Canada’s 2024 Chronic Disease at Work conference in February.

Community spotlight: Celebrating a decade of mental health care at STEGH
February 10, 2024
Dr. Guaiana, Chief of Psychiatry, shares insights on StThomasToday. Learn about our resilience, Memory Clinic success, and team growth addressing depression. Read now!

EdtechMagazine - What Is a Chief AI Officer, and Should Your University Appoint One?
February 06, 2024
Daley, who served as Western University’s chief digital information officer before becoming CAIO, says this newly created position is all about working together. “The CAIO is a role where big things can, and should, be done in partnership,” he says. “The CIO/CTO is a key partner for me, in everything from service delivery to thought leadership.”

Listen now Podcast with Dr Giuseppe Guaiana: Pharmacological treatments in panic disorder in adults: a network meta-analysis
February 04, 2024
A variety of drugs are used for people with panic disorder and the effects of these were brought together in November 2023 in a Cochrane review and network meta-analysis by Giuseppe Guaiana from Western University in St Thomas Canada and a large group of international authors. Here's Giuseppe to tell us about the problem, and whether these drug treatments are helpful.

Obstructive CAD Can Be Left Alone Before TAVI, Observational Data Suggest
January 30, 2024
To TCTMD, Bagur pointed out that there are some factors that can influence the decision to revascularize, noting that > 70% stenosis in the proximal segment of the LAD has been shown to be prognostically significant.

The London Free Press - Cornies: Earlier focus on brain health could stem the dementia tsunami
January 27, 2024
Vladimir Hachinski, long considered a leading expert in brain health and in his early 80s now, is taking a new approach, powered by an initial $1.4-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.

Listen to more on 'The Dose with Dr. Brian Goldman.' What's the least amount of exercise I can do to get the benefits?
January 11, 2024
Elevate your health with the right dose of exercise! Dr. Jane Thornton outlines global exercise guidelines and reveals how short bursts of activity can keep you active.

CBC News - Researcher corrects Higgs's 'misinterpretation' of gender-affirming care data
January 05, 2024
Dr. Greta Bauer's research reveals that, despite an average nine-month wait for an appointment with a hormone specialist, 40% of young individuals opt not to proceed with prescriptions during their initial appointment.

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