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Western University, City of London and London Police attend multi-city meeting on illegal street parties
February 15, 2019Representatives from Western University, the City of London and London Police Service attended a meeting today of nine Ontario university communities focused on finding solutions to the growing problem of…
Research confirms Canadian financial advisors are reliable barometers for broader economy
February 13, 2019Canadian financial advisors are remarkably attuned to changes across a wide range of broad economic indicators – from GDP and inflation to employment and housing prices – according to five…
Study shows London’s vulnerable populations live near primary care, but language remains a challenge
February 13, 2019Researchers at Western University are using geography to better understand access to primary care in London, Ontario, and have shown that accessibility for vulnerable populations is quite good in the…
Your spinal cord is ‘smarter’ than previously thought: research shows our spinal cords contribute to sophisticated hand function
February 11, 2019We often think of our brains as being at the centre of complex motor function and control, but how ‘smart’ is your spinal cord? Turns out it is smarter than…
Interstellar stars to inspire future scientists at Girls and Women in Astronomy Night
February 8, 2019Stats don’t lie. Canada – and the world – needs more women in STEM, specifically those exploring the heavens. At Canadian universities, only 21 per cent of astronomy professors are…
Organ donor registration rates in 2016 range from 20 to 46 per cent across the province
February 6, 2019Organ donor registration increased by 62 per cent across the province from 2011 to 2016, but where you live has a lot to do with whether you have signed up…
Western Education spotlights inclusive education with film screening and Q&A
February 5, 2019Every day 40,000 children spend most or all of their day outside the traditional classroom in Ontario. The reason – their intellectual ability. February is Inclusive Education Month in Canada….
More people die after surgery worldwide than from HIV, TB, and malaria combined
January 31, 2019Around the world, 4.2 million people die every year within 30 days of surgery, and this translates to the third leading cause of death worldwide, a new study reveals. Since…
Injection of opioids linked to significant increase in bacterial heart infections
January 28, 2019People who inject drugs are at a high risk for a number of health issues. In a new study from ICES, Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, researchers discovered…
Western’s CPSX supports new space mission led by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques
January 22, 2019While in space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is using his vantage point from aboard the International Space Station to explore Earth. Saint-Jacques is observing our planet to…
Leveraging technology to diagnose psychiatric disorders
January 15, 2019Psychiatric disorders are often difficult to diagnose. As research advances, we are learning there are multiple subtypes of illness that differ in symptoms and treatment needs, making classification even harder….
Expert available to comment on formal investigation of head of Japan’s Olympic Committee
January 11, 2019With news breaking that the head of Japan’s Olympic Committee is being formally investigated in France for alleged corruption in the awarding of the 2020 Games to Tokyo, Michael Heine,…
Women with complications after pelvic mesh implants at increased risk of depression and suicide
January 9, 2019Women who require more surgery for complications after a mesh-based sling procedure have an increased risk of depression and self-harm behaviour, according to a new study by researchers at ICES….
MRI technique shows unique signatures of concussion in rugby players
December 19, 2018*** Zie hieronder de Nederlandse versie (See the Dutch version below) Using MRI to study the brains of young female athletes has helped researchers develop an objective way to monitor…
