MUHC in the media - March 13, 2023

MCH: meet Kitchi, the new friend of patients
MCH: meet Kitchi, the new friend of patients

Kitchi, a two-year-old goldendoodle, is the newest member of the pet therapy team at the Montreal Children's Hospital, announce Sabrina Drudi, Child Life professional coordinator, and Nathalie Major, child life specialist. La Presse CanadienneCTV News

Antibiotic as "morning-after pill" to prevent certain STIs?
Antibiotic as "morning-after pill" to prevent certain STIs?

Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy, clinical director of the MUHC's Chronic Viral Diseases Service, spoke to The Canadian Press about the use of drugs to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections following unprotected sex. La Presse

Finding the inner feminine-masculine balance
Finding the inner feminine-masculine balance

Dr. Rosemarie Chénard-Soucy, a psychiatrist at the MUHC and founder of a specialized clinic for complex personality disorders at the MUHC and winner of the Marthe-Pelland 2023 award for her medical and social leadership, answers questions from La Presse on leadership.

RESET: a study for the remission of type 2 diabetes
RESET: a study for the remission of type 2 diabetes

Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta spoke to Le Devoir about a clinical trial she is co-directing at the RI-MUHC. Entitled RESET for Remission, the study seeks to help people with Type 2 diabetes achieve remission of their diabetes by following a low-calorie diet (offered by the study) and an exercise program. This article - and the study - were also featured on TVA nouvelles.