November, 2013
A new procedure to reduce failure rates in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Dr. Alan Getgood discusses reconstructing the anterolateral ligament (ALL) to improve the outcomes of knee surgery and reduce re-injury rates, in this week's Western News. … (Read More)
In Remembrance: Dr. Ronald (Ron) Passi
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Dr. Ronald (Ron) Passi, Professor Emeritus, Department of Surgery, passed away on November 15, 2013. … (Read More)
Study co-authored by Dr. Michael Chu challenges health claim on products rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Dr. Michael Chu, assistant professor, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Richard P. Bazinet, PhD, professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, analyzed the findings of existing studies on the health benefits of cooking oils high in omega-6 linoleic acid. … (Read More)
Dr. Christopher Vinden is featured on CTV News
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Dr. Christopher Vinden speaks to CTV news about his study on sleep deprivation and its impact on surgery outcomes. … (Read More)
ICES@Western study published in JAMA
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
An ICES@Western study on the impact of sleep deprivation on surgical complications has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. … (Read More)
Dr. Muriel Brackstone develops London's first breast 'tumour biobank' at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Dr. Muriel Brackstone, assistant professor, Division of General Surgery, has created the London Breast Tumour Biobank, a research initiative aiming to fast track discoveries in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention from the lab to the bedside. … (Read More)
