MUHC in the Media - December 4, 2023
How to Treat Eczema
Nearly one in five Canadians will suffer from atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, at some point in their lives. Dermatologist and clinical researcher Carolyn Jack, who directs the MUHC Centre of Excellence for Atopic Dermatitis, points out that new oral and injectable medications are available to treat this condition. L’Actualité
Increase in HIV cases
Dr. Routy, director of the MUHC's Chronic Viral Illness Service, talks about the epidemiological situation of HIV, which is on the rise in Quebec and Canada. He mentions the urgent need to reinvest in prevention, research and public information campaigns, and the importance of fighting the stigma attached to people living with the virus. QUB radio
Childhood pneumonia in China: cause for concern?
China is currently experiencing an outbreak of childhood pneumonia cases attributed to the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae. There's no need to worry here: the number of pneumonias caused by this bacteria is generally low in Quebec, notes Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Radio-Canada, National Post
Dr. Donald Vinh, infectiologist and microbiologist at the McGill University Health Centre, also gave an interview to La Presse+ on the same subject.