Influenza strikes, emergencies already overwhelmed
The peak of the epidemic, expected immediately after the holiday season, puts tremendous pressure on the hospital network. Interviews with Dr. Greg Clark and Nurse Christine Echegaray-Benites. Watch the TVA and CTV reports.
The understanding of how cancer spreads becomes clearer
A certain gene that triggers the development of cancer causes cancer cells to communicate with each other in a "different language". Learn more about the work of Dr. Janusz Rak and his team at the Research Institute of the MUHC: Radio-Canada, Futurity, Huffington Post, Medical Newser, Medicine Newsline, Science Mag, Bright Surf, La Presse, Medical Xpress, EurekAlert, L’Actualité, Metro.
Team from the RI discovers human disease thanks to Quebec patient
A team from the Research Institute led by Dr. Donald Vinh has discovered a new human disease and the gene responsible for it, paving the way for the proper diagnosis of patients globally and the development of new therapies. Read about it in La Presse and Medical Xpress.
Stigmatization of people with HIV affects their brains
People with HIV often feel stigmatized. Dr. Marie-Josée Brouillette, psychiatrist at MUHC, and Dr. Lesley Fellows, neurologist at The Neuro, recently discovered that this affects their cognitive abilities. Interviews in Radio-Canada’s radio show Les années lumière.
Chapleau & Aislin benefit raises $50,000 for the Lachine Hospital
The event featuring caricaturists from La Presse and The Gazette Chapleau raised $50,000. Proceeds will be used to purchase new medical equipment for the Lachine Hospital of the MUHC. Read more in the Suburban.
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