McGill University's Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (the Neuro) in Canada will conduct a radical experiment in open science
Over the next five years, The Neuro will conduct a radical experiment in open science. It will make all results, data and publications from its research free to access, and, perhaps most surprisingly, will not pursue patents on any of its discoveries. Read more in the journal Nature.
MUHC part of groundbreaking announcement on care for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
On May 11, the MUHC marked the launch of the PACE (Promoting Access and Care through Centres of Excellence) program, the largest Canadian collaboration for adults living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).The announcement was made simultaneously at three spots in the country (Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal’s Montreal General Hospital of the MUHC. PACE will facilitate a combination of independent research and collaborative learning over a four-year period. The MUHC’s Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology Dr. Alain Bitton spoke withThe Suburban.
Medical Marijuana: Queens of Cannabis aspire to be legal
The co-owners of Queens of Cannabis have chosen to defy the law. Their medicinal marijuana sales counter in Toronto is illegal, but they are convinced what they offer fulfils and important need. According to MUHC medical cannabis expert Dr. Mark Ware, this model may have a future. Ware believes this sort of dispensary could one day have a place within the legal framework. However, he also believes that strict regulations would be needed and that staff ought to be well trained and supported. To find out more, watch the interview Dr. Ware gave to Radio-Canada.
Cuts force new approach to geriatric care at MUHC
The MUHC has closed its geriatric acute-care ward at the Montreal General Hospital and added 12 beds to internal medicine acute-care ward, which will prioritize geriatric patients. Under the new system, the highly specialized, integrated team of nurses, doctors and other professionals will now be dispersed across the MUHC to care for geriatric patients. Dr. José Morais, head of geriatrics at the MUHC spoke with the CBC.
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