Using advanced research techniques, including a form of artificial intelligence, @lawsonresearch scientists have discovered unique patterns of blood plasma proteins in patients with suspected #longCOVID that could help improve outcomes.🦠 fal.cn/3zAHD

“Few people know that more people die of sepsis than of heart attack. About one in three who get sepsis will die within one month. It is worse than cancer, worse than heart attack, and worse than heart failure.” – Dr. Jim Russell

That essential morning coffee may be a placebo blog.frontiersin.org/2023/06/28/tha…

Canada needs more leadership like this.

Sepsis kills 1 in 18 Canadians. Know the signs and symptoms and when to seek care. Join us TONIGHT (in-person or virtual) for our Cafè Scientifique-Transforming the Trajectory of Sepsis funded by CIHR here👇🏻 sepsisawareness.ca #WorldSepsisDay2023

Sepsis Canada day 2 of our meeting. Diverse group of scientists, students, patients and sponsors. And Griff!

Hey Canada. Do you know why many of our monuments and buildings are pink today?

Today, on #WorldMentalHeathDay, we want to offer a reminder to our community that there is no shame in seeking help. Here at #WesternU, we provide a wide range of supports and resources for students, faculty and staff - see them here: uwo.ca/health/ 📸: Steve Anderson

I may say something more profound later, for now it is just: "Yes! it is out...." Pulmonary Surfactant: A Mighty Thin Film | Chemical Reviews pubs-acs-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/doi/full/10.10…

A new study led by Dan Hardy shows that even moderate exposure to CBD during pregnancy is linked to post-birth glucose intolerance. "This is a critical finding, given that CBD is widely marketed and perceived to be a safer option." brnw.ch/21wEoTL

Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Hutchison, recipient of the 2023 CIHR-ICRH/CCCS Distinguished Lecturer Award in Critical Care Sciences! 👏 Thank you to our award partner Canadian Critical Care Society for their continued support. 📢 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/51590.html

We also do science (surfactant, vaping, aging, sepsis, etc) but our real talent is jumping in the air at the finish line of the santa shuffle 5k run.

Important commentary in The Globe and Mail business section - just out - thank you Marc Johnson for ongoing advocacy on behalf of next-gen scientists & scholars. theglobeandmail.com/business/comme…

Congratulations David A. Hess on such an important study! Heart disease hits South Asians earlier and harder. Blood vessel repairs offer clue as to why: study cbc.ca/news/health/he…

Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of sepsis save lives. Sepsis Canada hopes to empower Canadians to recognize the signs and symptoms of the world's deadliest health condition. cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53452.html #SepsisSurvivorWeek

Using cannabidiol (CBD) during pregnancy may come with risks to the fetus. New study by #SchulichMedDent's Dan Hardy, led by Kendrick Lee, found exposure to CBD while pregnant could potentially lead to early cardiac function deficits in male offspring. brnw.ch/21wH8Ih

When Strep Becomes Sepsis: It 'Decimated My Whole System' healthnews.com/news/strep-inf…

Three new Distinguished University Professors named at Western news.westernu.ca/2024/04/distin… via @westernu

Highly recommend Jim Weese’s (Jim Weese) The Grandpa Rules: Essential Lessons for Success in Life and Leadership. (Teaser - it's not just for kids...) In fact, we have posted the “10 Rules” in our home as a daily reminder of their importance to our family. Western University

⚠️ Shocking: ~40% of adults in Canada are unaware of the life-threatening condition of sepsis, and 75% aren't aware of vaccines as preventative strategies! 🔗 journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/ful…