2023
Cancer, Gerd and the Power of Modern Surgical Innovations
November 21, 2023
Dr. Mehdi Qiabi, Assistant Professor, Thoracic Surgery, is featured in LHSC's Our Impact 2023, winter editionExciting Milestone: London Health Sciences Centre Takes a Bold Leap with First In-Situ Surgical Crisis Simulation!
November 10, 2023
We are thrilled to share a groundbreaking moment at the London Health Sciences Centre that promises to revolutionize our approach to patient care and safety.Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods with Jeremy Burton - The DocTalks Podcast
November 08, 2023
There’s been a recent increase in conversation around the importance of probiotics and fermented foods – but do they really work? And how do we know which ones to use, and which ones aren’t going to bring any benefits? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, St. Joseph's Jeremy Burton, PhD, sheds some light on the popularized topic of probiotics.Congratulations to Dr. Sayra Cristancho, KIPRIME Fellow 2023
November 06, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Sayra M. Cristancho S., PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery and Faculty of Education Scientist, Centre for Education Research & Innovation (CERI), who has been selected as a KIPRIME fellow. Every other year the Karolinska Institute (KI) in Sweden selects a group of 14 medical education scientists from across the world who have the potential to receive this award in the future.Announcement: Dr. Emil Schemitsch Elected President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
October 27, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch, Chair/Chief, Department of Surgery, who was elected as the President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). Dr. Schemitsch began his term as President at the OTA Annual Meeting on October 19, 2023.Dr. Grewal's DocTalks Podcast | Wrist Injuries and Ailments
October 27, 2023
Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries but can also be from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. How do you know what is causing your wrist pain and what will help? In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie asks these questions of Dr. Ruby Grewal and orthopaedic surgeon at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and ailments that affect the wrist, hand and arm.MSc in Surgery graduate receives award at Golden Scalpel Awards in Montreal
October 17, 2023
Congratulations to recent MSc in Surgery graduate Dr. Sasha Letourneau, PGY 3 in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, on her success at the national Golden Scalpel Awards in Montreal.EDID Awareness Week 2023
September 28, 2023
EDID Awareness Week 2023 is a collaboration between Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College and King’s University College. The goal is to model unity in this work and bring a week of powerful learning and awareness to our campus communities and the City of London at large with regard to themes pertaining to decolonization, Indigeneity, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This year’s theme is Honouring our Ancestors by Coming Together to Work Towards Reconciliation and Equity.2023 CORS Founders' Medal
August 14, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch and colleagues on receiving the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) Founders’ Medal.Announcement: Dr. Michael Ott appointed in the Department of Oncology as Chair
June 26, 2023
Dr. Michael Ott, Professor, Division of General Surgery, has been appointed as Chair by the Department of Oncology.New study investigates how probiotics can improve outcomes in knee replacement surgeries
June 22, 2023
Orthopaedic Surgery members and researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute are examining whether the use of a daily probiotic can improve outcomes in patients who undergo total knee replacement surgery.Shoulder pain - is it aging, posture or injury?
June 15, 2023
On this episode of the Doc Talks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie talks to world renowned orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor Dr. Darren Drosdowech from St. Joseph's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre about the causes of shoulder pain.Department of Surgery Strategic Plan 2023-2026
June 02, 2023
Read about the history of the Department of Surgery, what we've accomplished, and what we are planning for the coming years.Shoulder pain - is it aging, posture or injury?
May 17, 2023
On this episode of the Doc Talks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie gets answers to these questions from world renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Darren Drosdowech from St. Joseph's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre.Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research
May 02, 2023
Chin-Hardie Chair in Urologic Oncology bolsters Western’s leadership in developing life-saving interventions for cancers of the bladder, kidney and prostate2023 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients announced
April 25, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Lee Myers, Associate Professor, Cardiac Surgery, on receiving an Alumni of Distinction Award in recognition of her service to the community and outstanding contributions.Gender trends in applicants to general surgery residency programs in Canada
April 19, 2023
Study by General and Paediatric Surgery members assesses gender trends in applicants to Canadian General Surgery residency programs and practicing general surgeons and subspecialists.What I Learned from Dr. Denstedt: A Remarkable Tenure as AUA Secretary and AUANews Editor
April 17, 2023
The American Urological Association honours Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Urology, with a tribute to his exceptional contributions as AUA Secretary and AUANews Editor in the April 2023 issue of AUANews.Professors Emeriti Robert B. Bourne and Cecil H. Rorabeck honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Hip Society
April 06, 2023
Established in 2008, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those who have achieved academic excellence and made significant contributions to study of arthritic diseases of the hip, as well as the accomplishments of the distinguished persons who have created a lasting legacy in this field.Reoperative Cardiac Surgery in Adults: How I Teach It
March 22, 2023
Dr. Linrui Guo, Professor, Division of Cardiac Surgery, provides an overview of the systemic approach taught to Cardiac Surgery trainees for reoperations.International Women's Day
March 10, 2023
In honor of this year's International Women's Day on March 9, take a look at two trailblazing women who pioneered the path for women in research and medicine.Announcement: Dr. Muriel Brackstone appointed Chair/Chief of General Surgery
March 07, 2023
Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Professor, Division of General Surgery, has been appointed as Chair/Chief, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, for a five‐year term effective May 1, 2023.New Functionality Enables Export Common CV into Acuity Star
February 13, 2023
New in February of 2023, the Acuity Star CV program* is adding a new feature to allow Star CV users who have a Common CV** account to transfer their Star CV data both to and from Common CV.StarCV v5.30 Released to Production
February 10, 2023
Acuity Star CV v5.30 was launched on February 10. Learn about the new format for how presentations print in the StarCV reports, improvements to the Common CV import function, and changes to the Teaching Dossier report to print select activities that fall within the designated time frame.Women’s Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening
February 06, 2023
Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Professor, General Surgery, is Medical Director of the Breast Care Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In this lecture, she discusses the importance of breast cancer screening and diagnosis, and how you can be your own health advocate.DocTalks: Urinary Incontinence
February 01, 2023
Dr. Blayne Welk, Associate Professor, Urology, talks about the types of urinary incontinence and treatment options in the latest episode of the DocTalks Podcast.Prophylactic LVAD for high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery
January 25, 2023
Cardiac Surgery members Drs. David Drullinsky, Dave Nagpal, and Michael Chu, along with colleagues in Cardiology, find that prophylactic LVAD is a viable technique in select cardiac surgery patients.Fall 2022 Internal Research Fund (IRF) Competition - winners announced
January 25, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Vogt, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, on her successful application. Dr. Vogt will receive $15,000 toward her project, “Patient Important outcomes in emergency general surgery – the impact of a shift to the Acute Care Surgery Model”Low rates of serious complications after open Latarjet procedure at short-term follow-up
January 16, 2023
Drs. Marie-Eve LeBel, Associate Professor, Robert Litchfield, Professor, and their team at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic report on intraoperative and short-term postoperative adverse events after open Latarjet procedure in patients with recurrent anterior shoulder instability.
