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London Health Sciences Centre first in Canada to implant cutting edge cardioverter defibrillator

November 13, 2024 In a Canadian first, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was the first and only hospital in Canada to implant a new extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) during clinical trials. The global study has led to

Study provides clarity around blood pressure management in non-cardiac surgery

Worldwide, more than 300 million non-cardiac surgeries are performed each year. Yet physicians remain unsure about the best way to manage blood pressure during operation to ensure patient safety and prevent damage to organs, like the kidneys

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Cancer patient first in Canada to be treated with a rare radioisotope

A team at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) is the first in Canada to treat a patient with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) – a rare form of cancer – using a radioisotope (an atom that releases radiation) called actinium-225

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Launching LHSCRI: Highlights from our open house events

On October 16, 2024, hundreds of staff members, physicians, partners, community members and government officials joined us to celebrate the launch of London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI). The day provided a behind-the-scenes look

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Long-term study highlights positive impact of early intervention model for mood and anxiety disorders

A new London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) study published in PLOS Mental Health shows the long-term effectiveness of a personalized, flexible, and evidence-based treatment approach to mood and anxiety disorders in young adults

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Improving patient outcomes through research: Introducing London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Go to LHSCRI.ca Every day at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), you’ll find curiosity and innovation thriving. As one team evaluates new cancer treatments, another is using artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose rare diseases. Meanwhile

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Interdisciplinary team explores London’s unique approach to addressing homelessness

Research and evaluation explores how the Whole of Community Response is meeting its goals October 2, 2024 In London, Ont. more than 1,700 people are experiencing homelessness. Recognizing the growing crisis, more than 200 individuals from 70

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Two Lawson researchers honoured by Royal Society of Canada

September 25, 2025 Two Lawson Health Research Institute scientists, Drs. Richard Kim and Emma Duerden, are part of a prestigious group selected by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) to be fellows and new members of the RSC College for 2024. Dr. Kim

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Award-winning study suggests video laryngoscopy leads to better outcomes

September 24, 2024 An international team of researchers involved in the Evaluation of the McGrath MAC (EMMA) trial, including those from Lawson Health Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), have been awarded the prestigious John

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Exploring ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool for medical learners and clinicians

September 19, 2024 Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have explored the use of ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool for medical learners and