Americans with university degrees or higher level of education endure substantially less pain than those who are less educated, according to an international study led by Western University.
Research
Biomarkers could be used in a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 blood screening tool
A new study from Western University, Lawson Health Research Institute and University of Alberta suggests that COVID-19 affects the body’s blood concentration levels of specific metabolites which could one day be measured through an inexpensive blood test to quickly...
Pandemic poses unique challenges for those living with eating disorders
Physical distancing, quarantines and lockdowns have created a recipe for the onset and relapse of eating disorders, a study co-authored by a Western researcher shows.
National survey focuses on workplace sexual harassment and violence
A new national survey will examine workers’ experiences of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace. The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) at Western University, the University of Toronto and the Canadian Labour...
Study confirms link between sexual objectification and personal safety fears
New research tools confirm a link between women’s experiences of sexual objectification and their anxiety about personal safety.
Global study finds ‘COVID-19 free’ hospital areas could save lives after surgery
A new global study suggests hospitals should set up ‘COVID-free’ areas for surgical patients – a step that could reduce the risk of serious complications and death from lung infections associated with coronavirus.
‘Inside-the-box’ technology solves organ and vaccine transport issue
Organs for live-saving transplants are normally transported in ice-packed coolers. A new box developed at Western shows there’s a better, safer way.
The second wave: Schulich epidemiologist explains what’s next
“The second wave isn’t going to introduce itself politely, it just shows up – and it’s here,” says Western epidemiologist Dr. Nitin Mohan.
Curling researchers dig deep into sweep science
A pair of Western engineers – both curling competitors – has helped explain the science behind an international sweeping debate dubbed Broomgate.
Improved process sought for kidney donors, recipients
Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University have recommended processes that are less cumbersome for kidney recipients and donors alike.
New international partnership launches Western into space
A landmark partnership announced Wednesday by Western Space presents engineering professor Jayshri Sabarinathan with the launch of an out-of-this-world project.
Work-from-homes can ‘stand up’ to COVID
A Western-led study aims to get more people moving as they work from home during COVID-19.
Partnerships pegged for SSHRC funding
The strength of partnerships – including work to improve refugee settlement services hampered by the pandemic – was key to unlocking funding support for five London-led research projects.
Stroke can be first presenting symptom of younger patients with COVID-19
Western-led research found that two per cent of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 will suffer a stroke.
Digital mapping uncovers hidden histories
Researchers at the Huron Community History Centre and Western Libraries are uncovering hidden histories of area communities with a digital mapping project that shares places and the past.
Funding for research on long-term lung effects of COVID-19
New funding from the Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund is enabling a team of researchers led by Western professor Grace Parraga, to use novel lung-imaging techniques pioneered at Western to better understand long-term effects of COVID-19.
Royal Society celebrates Western scholars
Four Western researchers were named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), commonly recognized as the country’s top honour in the arts, humanities and sciences.
Did meteorite impacts help create life on Earth and beyond?
What if impact craters, long seen as harbingers of death, turned out to be the cradle of life? A new study co-authored at Western suggests we rethink the origins of life on Earth.
Musicians’ health measures ‘new for everybody’
Soprano Adriana Orozco Burbano practises an aria while wearing her facemask – one of many health precautions adopted at Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music this fall.
Researchers unravel two COVID-19 mysteries
A team from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University has made significant strides in understanding COVID-19 – including discovering a way to predict how sick a patient will become – through two studies published this week.