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Ovarian cancer – the great pretender is exposed
February 9, 2012 | The most deadly type of ovarian cancer often starts outside the ovary. These are the findings of a study, led by a research team from MUHC
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The brain’s quick interceptions help you navigate the world
February 8, 2012 | When you are about to collide into something and manage to swerve away just in the nick of time, what exactly is happening in your brain?
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Inaugural Dancing with the Docs brings down the house at Métropolis
February 7, 2012 | Dr. Preetha Krishnamoorthy crowned ‘Dancing Doc of 2012’
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MUHC announces new Board of Directors
January 31, 2012 | The new Board will begin its tenure as of February 1, 2012
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Royal Victoria Hospital Auxiliary makes historic $1 million donation to The Best Care for Life Campaign
January 31, 2012 | This is the largest contribution in the Auxiliary’s 167-year history
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Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children
January 30, 2012 | Canadian-led research team identifies two mutations in crucial gene involved in deadly pediatric...
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Saliva HIV test passes the grade
January 25, 2012 | RI-MUHC-led study compares saliva self-test to blood test
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TD donates $2 million to the MUHC-CHUM Joint Corporate Campaign
January 24, 2012 | We’re proud to support the important work of healthcare professionals and contribute to the redevelopment of these two major healthcare...
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Emergency Room visits risky for elderly residents from long-term care facilities
January 23, 2012 | Elderly patients who have visited an emergency department (ED) are three times more likely to develop respiratory...
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Defective cell ‘battery’ plays central role in neurodegenerative disease
January 17, 2012 | This finding by a team of researchers, led by investigators from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
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Weren’t measles outbreaks a thing of the past?
January 16, 2012 | An infectious disease specialist at The Montreal Children’s Hospital offers advice to parents
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Three MUHC discoveries among Québec Science magazine’s top 10 of 2011
January 10, 2012 | Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and orthopedic surgery included in annual ranking
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The Trottier Family Foundation makes the largest gift in the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation's history
January 4, 2012 | The Trottier Family Foundation is giving $10 million to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation towards The Best Care for Life Campaign
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The first baby of the year 2012 at the MUHC is a boy
January 1, 2012 | New Year's good news has arrived at the McGill University Health Centre
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Overcrowding at CHU Sainte-Justine and The Montreal Children’s Hospital Emergency Departments
December 20, 2011 | Most children suffering from fever, mild flu symptoms and gastroenteritis
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Tireless research reveals secrets of the “sleep hormone”
December 14, 2011 | Discovery leads to novel melatonin drug with potential to treat insomnia
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Asthma Clinic at The Montreal Children’s Hospital to remain open
December 14, 2011 | Media report misleading
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Budding scientists explore their career options at Discovery Day
December 6, 2011 | Over 200 students from 26 high schools and CEGEPS across Montreal got a taste of what it’s really like to be a scientist
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The MUHC warns pedestrians and motorists of the dangers of slippery weather conditions
December 6, 2011 | Winter weather is here and with it come a host of unpleasant and dangerous conditions: slippery roads and sidewalks, strong winds...
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MUHC Director General and CEO Decides To Hand over Leadership Reins
December 5, 2011 | Normand Rinfret designated Interim DG and CEO
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