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June 15, 2023 The developments in cardiovascular medicine over the years following the opening of the University Hospital (UH) in 1972 are staggering. “The groundwork was laid by a several people in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s,” says retired

June 14, 2023 For the first time in Canada, a robot-assisted deep brain stimulation surgery to treat seizures caused by epilepsy was successfully completed at the London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital (UH). Deep brain stimulation

June 13, 2023 In a national multicentre study, scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University are working to create rare isotopes that will be used as an important tool to help treat cancer. Currently, radiation therapy is a

May 31, 2023 “This is a really good story.” Those were the words from Dr. Bill Wall’s grandson as he was read an early version of the retired transplant surgeon’s new book that helps children understand organ donation and transplantation. “It

May 30, 2023 On February 28, 2023, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) hosted our inaugural Community Conversations event at the Hellenic Community Centre where we heard from dozens of community members about what matters most to them as we work to

May 31, 2023 World No Tobacco Day is May 31 and we sat down with Dr. Richard Malthaner, Chair of Thoracic Surgery at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), to talk about tobacco’s effects on the body and the benefits of giving it up. Note : Tobacco is

May 24, 2023 The Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinic at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is seeing an exciting increase in the number of patient pregnancies because of advancements in treatment and care. While the life-threatening genetic disorder

May 18, 2023 (LONDON, Ontario) – Every year, the Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start to “trauma season” - the time between Victoria Day and September 30 that accounts for some of the busiest months at London Health Sciences Centre

May 18, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) emergency physician Dr. Andrew Park has been appointed president of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) for a one-year term, effective May 4. In this role, he will lead the association, which