With the spirited support of two of Western’s indigenous drumming groups, Western University announced the grand total of its 2015 campus-wide fundraising campaign benefiting the United Way of London & Middlesex today. The campaign raised $717,858 this year,...
Month: January 2016
Local St. Thomas physicians work double duty on the ice
When they’re not in the hospital, local physicians, Dr. Robert Black and Dr. James Menlove, are on the ice. Dr. Black is the Elgin-Middlesex regional academic director for Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and a general surgeon at St....
New study shows exercise during pregnancy combats high blood pressure and oversized babies
A new study led by Western University and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid presents overwhelming evidence that women should, whenever possible, exercise during pregnancy to combat high blood pressure, excessive weight gain and oversized babies. Michelle Mottola,...
Western University experts available to discuss mental health
Each year, one in five Canadians experiences an issue with mental illness. Mental illness costs the Canadian economy more than $50 billion annually and is the primary cause of short- and long-term disability. Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine &...
Half of transgender Ontarians do not feel comfortable with their family doctor
Approximately half of transgender Ontarians who have a family physician are not comfortable discussing transgender-related health issues with their family physician. Greta Bauer, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Western...
Jean Chrétien to present keynote address at Western’s Social Science Academic Conference
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, who served as Prime Minister of Canada for three full terms in majority governments, will deliver the evening keynote address at Western University's second annual Social Science Academic Conference on Saturday, January 23. Mr....
New Western study suggests arthroscopic knee surgery not cost-effective compared to other ‘non-operative’ treatments
It's been nearly a decade since Western University researchers reported that arthroscopic knee surgery provides no additional benefit compared to optimized physical and medical therapy among sufferers of osteoarthritis (OA) and yet the surgery is still routinely...
Western University experts available to discuss Alzheimer’s disease research during Alzheimer’s awareness month
Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry are at the forefront of research into Alzheimer’s disease. In 2011, 747,000 Canadians were living with Alzheimer’s – a number that is expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2031 if no measures...
Exposure to marijuana in adolescence causes schizophrenia-like changes in the brain
Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have published a study showing the significant, long-term impacts of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the psychoactive component in marijuana – on the adolescent brain. After...
Western University experts available to discuss New Year’s health and wellness resolutions
As 2016 gets underway, many Canadians have made New Year’s resolutions to improve their health and wellness. Will they stick to their commitments? What are the best paths to success? Western University experts are available to provide insight and commentary as...
The story behind a vegetative patient’s shocking recovery
Western University's Adrian Owen provided expert analysis to award-winning science writer Kate Lunau for her long-form, feature story about the "shocking" recovery of a patient in a vegetative state, which was published by Maclean's on December 31, 2015. Owen is the...
New imaging technique will save lives and money
An international research collaboration, led by Western University, has developed a new imaging technique that will save hospitals money and more importantly, give some patients a second chance at life. Utilizing functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology,...