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August 25, 2022 Although May 21, 2021, began like any other day, it quickly became a life-changing day for Tyler Montgomery, who spent the next three months fighting for his life. After sustaining a workplace injury to his ankle in April of 2021, Tyler found it difficult to breathe and began...

October 7, 2022 Researchers are using advanced imaging in the areas of hip replacement surgeries and stroke. Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute are being recognized for their advanced imaging work by winning two Strategic Research Funds which will supports projects that advance science...

September 20, 2022 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is the first in the region to introduce a non-invasive advanced aneurysm repair method that reduces a patient’s hospital stay by 80 per cent, improving recovery time by 11 months. Like all health care organizations across the province, LHSC...

August 17, 2022 A patient at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is the world’s first to benefit from a new medical device developed to treat stroke by rapidly removing the offending blood clot in 10 minutes, ultimately reversing the symptoms of stroke and preventing permanent damage to the brain...

October 12, 2022 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of only two hospitals in Canada to hold a Cribs for Kids' National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification for its commitment to keeping infants safe in their sleep environment by reducing as many sleep-related infant injuries and deaths as...

October 14, 2022 Beccy Roden, a patient partner at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) had the opportunity to tour the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Department in September. As an Accreditation Tracer participant, Roden had the chance to speak directly with various members of the MDR team and...

October 14, 2022 Published this week in Molecular Medicine , researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have found that patients with post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) have unique biomarkers in their blood. The team is now working on developing a first of its kind blood test that could be...

October 5, 2022 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has acquired the highest-resolution digital Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography (PET/CT) scan, a leading-edge diagnostic tool so advanced it has the ability to detect the presence of cancer in its earliest stages and has the...

October 18, 2022 October is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month and is a time to highlight the diverse, broad, and important skillsets occupational therapists (OTs) bring to patient care. The scope of practice for an OT is wide. Since OTs help people reach their functioning goals, their knowledge base...