MUHC in the Media - November 6, 2023

Linking fathers' mental health to children's development
Linking fathers' mental health to children's development

Tina Montreuil, Ph.D., a researcher at the RI-MUHC and senior author of a study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology, talks about the importance of studying the influence of fathers' mental health on their children's development, not just that of mothers. CTV

Respiratory virus season approaches
Respiratory virus season approaches

COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus cause many hospitalizations every year, especially during the winter months. As holiday gatherings approach, experts at the Montreal Children's Hospital explain how to protect yourself. With Maryse Dagenais, nurse manager of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Patricia Fontela, pediatric intensivist, and Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectiologist and medical microbiologist. TVA Nouvelles

All about ADHD
All about ADHD

Dr. Lily Hechtman, psychiatrist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, answers listeners' questions about attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder. CBC

Physical activity to improve erectile function
Physical activity to improve erectile function

Dr. Serge Carrier, MUHC urologist and researcher at the RI MUHC, comments on an American study showing that physical activity has beneficial effects on erectile dysfunction. La Presse

Improving diets, sleep and exercise habits to regulate blood sugars and lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes
Improving diets, sleep and exercise habits to regulate blood sugars and lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes

Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, a physician at the MUHC and a scientist at the RI-MUHC, participated in CBC’s podcast The Dose. Listen to it or read the summary to discover what advice she and other experts gave to those who want to better regulate their blood sugars.