Academic health institutions call for implementation of planetary health education and research, transition to climate-resilient health systems
Prabhjot Sohal
Experts available to provide insight on effects of vaping
Vaping has emerged as a serious concern globally, with recent research indicating potential health risks and a surge in usage among young people. Australia has recently implemented a ban on recreational vaping. Meanwhile, in Canada, there are increasing demands to...
Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research
Chin-Hardie Chair in Urologic Oncology bolsters Western’s leadership in developing life-saving interventions for cancers of the bladder, kidney and prostate
Western to revolutionize drug development for brain diseases with $24M federal funding boost
First-of-its-kind platform will fast track drug development and help identify effective new therapies within six years
New study reveals alarming trend of nicotine vaping among high school students
More than a quarter of Canadian high school students report having vaped, and 12 per cent have exclusively smoked vapes containing nicotine
Western cements leadership in kidney research with new $3.5M endowed chair
The William F. Clark Chair in Nephrology will help attract and retain top talent, enhance life-saving bench-to-bedside research
Media Advisory: Western and health partners to announce new investment in kidney research March 31
On Friday, March 31, Western University, with London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) and The Kidney Foundation of Canada will announce a significant new investment in kidney research. Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 people and the global burden of kidney...
Western study finds co-infection with ‘superbug’ bacteria increases SARS-CoV-2 replication
The study identifies a common protein from the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria boosts SARS-CoV-2 replication up to 15 times
Western project finds viewing sports in VR trumps 2D screen experience
A 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
Survey finds lack of resources was among barriers to wider use of remote treatment systems.
Western researchers part of federal funding boost for research into transitions in care
Projects examining diabetes, lifelong care programs receive nearly $1.5 million.
Western study explores link between neighbourhoods and heart health
New research looks at national health data, community well-being and neighbourhood information to study effects of social environment on cardiovascular health