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,...
Research & Innovation
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Stroke and dementia are on the decline in Ontario
Researchers at Western University have published the first study in the world showing a decline in the incidence of dementia at a whole population level which they believe is connected to the overall decline in strokes. Between 2002 and 2013, the incidence of stroke...
Why people with autism sometimes fail to see ‘the big picture’
New findings by Melvyn Goodale from Western University's Brain and Mind Institute, in collaboration with Australian researchers at Swinburne University of Technology and La Trobe University, show that people with high autistic tendencies see the world very differently...
New rapid-test for E. coli 0157 may prevent contaminated food from reaching grocery store shelves
Scientists at Western University have developed new technology that has the potential to drastically improve food safety. Dr. Michael Rieder and his team have created a new rapid-test system to detect E. coli 0157 – a food-borne bacteria most commonly found in ground...
New program aims to develop next generation of medical device leaders and innovators
Following a well-established blueprint for success, Western University has established the Western Medical Innovation Fellowship program – a new endeavour that immerses highly talented young scientists, engineers, and clinicians in a training and research heavy...
The beginning of the end for HIV
Western University’s Eric Arts, PhD, is leading the only North American site collaborating with the European AIDS Vaccine Initiative (EAVI2020) to accelerate the development of an HIV vaccine. Arts and his team of researchers at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine...
Western University announces innovative research centre for early childhood development and intervention
Western University has taken a significant step towards becoming a global leader in the field of early childhood development research and intervention.