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Media Advisory: Western and health partners to announce new investment in kidney research March 31
March 30, 2023On Friday, March 31, Western University, with London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) and The Kidney Foundation of Canada will announce…

Western-led study examines prescription opioid use in the U.S.
March 22, 2023In one of the most comprehensive studies to date, the findings showed more than one in ten Americans used prescription opioids

Western study finds co-infection with ‘superbug’ bacteria increases SARS-CoV-2 replication
March 20, 2023The study identifies a common protein from the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria boosts SARS-CoV-2 replication up to 15 times

Experts available to speak on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact for Canada
March 14, 2023Western University has the following experts available to media to contextualize the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and how it…

Western project finds viewing sports in VR trumps 2D screen experience
March 14, 2023A simple 360-degree camera set-up and VR technology could revolutionize sports viewing, study suggests

Western study shows half of Ontario dentists used teledentistry during pandemic
March 9, 2023Survey finds lack of resources was among barriers to wider use of remote treatment systems.

New study examines how women of colour experience invisibility in the workplace
March 7, 2023Invisibility is a recurring experience for women of colour working in traditionally white and male professions, two researchers found.

Western researchers call for better physician licensing system to address medical care in Space
March 1, 2023The rules on who can provide health care in Space are complex