St. Joseph Health Care London's 2015-2016 Annual Report features stories about patients and residents, and their journey of care and recovery. These stories speak to St. Joseph's commitment to earning complete confidence in the care provided and making a lasting difference in the quest to live fully.
Included in the 2015-2016 Annual Report are the following research stories:
- World first in imaging technology developed at Lawson: Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute, in collaboration with Ceresensa Inc., have produced the world’s first commercial imaging product for PET/MRI scanners. The novel head coil provides unparalleled images to advance the study, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases.
- Innovative trial aims to induce remission of type 2 diabetes: Remission is well-known as the goal in cancer treatment but scientists are discovering it’s also an exciting possibility for those with type 2 diabetes. This new concept is being tested by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute, who are challenging traditional type 2 diabetes treatment and testing an aggressive approach in recently diagnosed patients.
