MUHC in the Media - September 8, 2025
A marathon surgical procedure at the Neuro
Audiologist Audrey Hardy underwent a 20-hour operation to remove a brain malformation. During the operation at The Neuro, neurosurgeon Dr. Marie-Christine Brunet and her colleague Dr. David Stewart Sinclair took turns at the microscope to remove the 6 cm malformation using micro-instruments. La Presse
New ceiling sensors at Montreal General to prevent outbreaks
The Montreal General Hospital will be outfitted with AI-powered monitoring equipment to encourage handwashing by patients, staff and visitors, thus reducing the potential for germs to spread unchecked. Dr. Alan Forster, Director of Innovation, Performance and Quality at the McGill University Health Centre, emphasized that the technology will not intrude on patient privacy or violate confidentiality. The Gazette, City News
Parental perfectionism and its impact on young people's mental health
Parental perfectionism, often observed at the start of the school year, imposes high standards and conditions love on performance, which can lead to anxiety, stress, procrastination, and depression in children. Interview with Dr. Marco Sinai, psychologist and neuropsychologist in the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program at the MUHC. 98.5 FM
A clinic at home... or almost
A first-ever mobile pediatric clinic called DocTocToc opened in Montreal's north end to meet the health needs of children aged five and under. It's the initiative of Dr. Rislaine Benkelfat, a pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital. CityNews
Is confiding in ChatGPT a good idea?
Some teenagers use chatbots like ChatGPT to confide in someone. According to Catherine Langlois, a psychologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, this is a risky practice for those with suicidal thoughts, as these programs work on the principle of validating what is expressed. La Presse 1, La Presse 2
Adolescence in the age of artificial intelligence
Does your teenager use chatbots like ChatGPT? There's no need to panic, but keeping an eye on things might be a good idea. Advice from Dr. Eva-Flore Bui-Xuan, Head of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at the Montreal Children's Hospital. La Presse
Preventing breast cancer recurrence: a promising study
Dr. Jamil Asselah, researcher and medical oncologist at the MUHC, commented on the results of a clinical trial in which drugs eliminated dormant cells responsible for breast cancer recurrence, thereby reducing recurrence rates. La Presse
Florida: What are the consequences of lifting vaccine mandates?
Florida is preparing to lift all vaccine mandates, including those for school-aged children. This increases the risk of disease outbreaks, notes Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. 98.5 FM