MUHC in the Media - February 10, 2025

A commission has been set up to study this reality and its impact on the mental health of youth. Psychiatrist Karine Igartua emphasizes that adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the beauty and success comparisons highlighted by social media. Prolonged exposure to these idealized images can lead to feelings of anxiety and low self-esteem. Considering these concerns, experts are recommending, among other things, banning the use of mobile devices during class hours and breaks.  CBC News (18:30)

The Montreal Children's Hospital has just inaugurated interactive art walls in its emergency department to soothe children waiting to be seen by a doctor while helping them pass the time creatively, explains Dr. Laurie Plotnick, pediatric emergency physician. TVA Nouvelles, CTV News, CJAD

It's not so much the frequency of intimacy that matters, but the depth of emotional and physical connection with your partner. A fulfilling intimate relationship is based on trust, respect and mutual sharing. Psychologist, Jennifer Russell, discusses this topic in her weekly segment on CJAD radio.

Quebec is facing its highest number of influenza cases in a decade and the situation is set to continue over the coming weeks, says MUHC infectious disease specialist Dr. Donald Vinh, Dr. Jesse Papenburg, pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, was also interviewed for this article. Le Journal de Montréal

Dr. Madhukar Pai, senior scientist at The Institute, denounces the fact that access to important TB drugs is not available in Canada, even though they are available elsewhere. He is the co-author of a report showing that Canada is on track to miss its target of reducing tuberculosis cases in Inuit communities by 50% by the end of the year. Radio-Canada

Raymond Cheslock, a patient diagnosed with leukemia in 2019, was saved by a stem cell transplant performed at MUHC in May 2020. His physician, Dr. Gizelle Popradi, explains what this highly specialized, life-saving procedure entails, and Prof. Julia Burnier, a researcher at The Institute, explains how her work on liquid biopsies is advancing precision medicine. CityNews