Dr. Vladimir Hachinski recognized internationally for contributions to advancing brain health and healthy aging
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
New study expands understanding of brain blood flow and neurological disorders
A study by researchers from Western and Maastricht University provides new insight into what perfusion, the flow of blood to tissues, looks like in a healthy brain.
New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development
New study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta are an important predictor of cortical growth and is likely a predictor of childhood cognition and behaviour.
Experts available to comment on winter outlook for respiratory viruses
Western University has the following experts available to discuss what to expect during the winter months as respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and influenza, continue to circulate in the community. Eric Arts Professor, Schulich School of Medicine &...
Western research shows men sleep better than women
Study revealed that men report sleeping better than women, and contrary to previously held beliefs, sleep actually improves with age. Socioeconomic factors like income level and home ownership also had an impact on sleep.
Western research shows prenatal exposure to cannabis may increase diabetes risk in offspring
Study finds exposure to CBD impacts glucose intolerance in male rats
Researchers reveal link between Alzheimer’s disease and sex hormones
Study highlights the importance of developing therapeutics focused on hormonal connections.
Western University experts available to comment on news of the day topics
Experts are available to comment on legal cannabis in Canada, bird-window collisions, Unifor-GM strike, declining birthrate and the U.S. speaker election.
Researchers use AI to predict recovery after serious brain injury
Using fMRI imaging and machine learning, Western researchers discovered they could predict which patients would recover from a serious brain injury with an accuracy of 80 per cent.
New 3D ultrasound may improve accuracy of liver cancer treatment
Simulated study finds new robotic ultrasound system can optimize liver cancer ablation therapy
Western research leads to new understanding of how HIV hides itself in the body
A new study has identified a new function of a virus-fighting protein called APOBEC3 (A3) in the integration process of HIV in the human genome.
Western-led study explores COVID-19 effects on cognition
New long-term study led by Western neuroscientists found significant impairments in reasoning, speed of thinking and verbal abilities in patients with confirmed cases of COVID-19, but no losses in memory functioning.