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Chronic illness affects every aspect of a person's life – physical and emotional well being, ability to work, and relationships. Research clearly shows the more involved a person is in his or her own care, the better the results. "How I made it more manageable" YouTube video Self-Management means...

Chronic illness affects every aspect of a person's life – physical and emotional well being, ability to work, and relationships. Research clearly shows the more involved a person is in his or her own care, the better the results. Self-Management means: Actively participating in your health care You...

Trial Name Description PET-BOOST Dr. David Palma A Randomized Phase II Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Selective Metabolically Adaptive Radiation Dose Escalation in Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Definitive Chemoradiotherapy. ASPIRE ILD NSCLC Dr. D. Palma Assessment...

NERVE PROTECTOR Nerve protectors are small pad that are placed under the elbows and sometimes the knees. They are use to reduce pressue on nerves that are close to the surface. Pressure on the nerves can lead to nerve damage that can cause muscle weakness. Image 1: Nerve protectors.

THORACIC; THORAX The Thorax is the chest cavity. Thoracic pertains to the thorax. A Thoracic Surgeon specialized in operations of the thorax, including the lung, airpassages, esophagus (tube that carries food to the stomach) and ribs. Image 1: Thorax

The LHSC Motor Neuron Diseases (MND) Clinic is located on the 7th floor of London Health Sciences Centre's University Hospital in London, Ontario, Canada. The LHSC MND clinic was the first of its kind in North America, established in the mid 1970's by Dr. Arthur Hudson. Although our catchment areas...

HYPOXIA; HYPOXEMIA "Hypo" means "low level". Hypoxia means a low level of oxygen at the cell level. Ischemia is another word for hypoxia. "Emia" means "within the blood". Hypoxemia means a low level of oxygen in the blood. If the level of oxygen in the blood is low, we will try to correct it by...

The volunteers in the MSICU are a bridge between staff and families, and can help you find your way to the bedside of your loved one or get you in touch with a nurse. Volunteers staff the waiting room most days from noon until 8 p.m. If you have any questions, a volunteer can probably help! Go back...

The Mental Health Care Program at London Health Sciences Centre offers exciting career opportunities and professional development. We have a variety of health care provider roles that encourage independent as well as collaborative practice. There is opportunity to enhance your assessment and...