Highlighted News Stories

McGill, RI MUHC researchers launch free online atlas of TB vaccination policies from around the world

Dr. Madhukar Pai

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a major global health threat. Someone in the world is newly infected with TB bacteria every second. Every year, more than 9 million people develop active TB and it claims about 2 million lives. READ MORE

New heart pump puts the squeeze on stroke

The new device reduces the risk of the blood clots that can cause stroke because it forms a “cuff” around the aorta, rather than being implanted directly into the circulatory system like conventional heart assist devices. READ MORE

Provocative new Montreal study probes link between breast cancer and air pollution

A ground-breaking new study suggests pollution from traffic may put women at risk for another deadly disease. READ MORE