MUHC in the Media - March 17, 2025

Yes, answers Émile Favron, nurse in the emergency department at the Royal Victoria Hospital of the MUHC. It is not uncommon to welcome patients in cardiac arrest, but the team is always prepared. Even before the ambulance arrives, the team takes the time to review the action plan and prepare to intervene effectively. Thanks to excellent coordination and meticulous preparation, the team is able to stay calm, despite the pressure. CJAD

"The level of distress for a family caregiver is often very high," emphasizes Kimberley Thibodeau, family therapist in the Psychosocial Oncology Program at the MUHC. Offering help to a loved one while maintaining one's own balance is a delicate task. In the context of the documentary When Roles Reverse, the social worker gave an interview to Anne-Marie Withenshaw about the challenges faced by family caregivers. tou.tv

Kimberley Thibodeau also participated in the documentary Maman est malade, which tells the story of Geneviève Everell, a successful entrepreneur who was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant with her second child. tou.tv

Dr. Brian Ward, Senior Scientist at The Institute, is one of three scientists interviewed in the National Post to deconstruct misconceptions and disinformation about vaccines shared by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  The National Post

The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, has signed an executive order to limit the prescription of drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which could go as far as a ban. Dr. Julie St-Pierre, a pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital, is concerned about the message this sends to the public. 98.5 FM

Many people are experiencing anxiety since the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States and his threats against Canada. Dr. Cécile Rousseau, a psychiatrist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains how to prevent anxiety to rise. 98.5 FM

Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, MUHC dermatologist and scientist at The Institute, comments on a new study linking the ink used in tattoos to an increased risk of developing skin cancer or lymphoma. L’Actualité, MSN.ca, CTV News, also on FM93, CKOB 106.9FM

Colorectal cancers are on the rise among young people. Dr. Hussein Wissanji, Director of the Colorectal Centre of Excellence at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains the risk factors. 98.5 FM

Current measles outbreaks in Quebec are due to a drop in vaccination rates. Dr. Earl Rubin, Director of the Infectious Diseases Division at the Montreal Children's Hospital, and Dr. Donald Vinh, MUHC infectious disease specialist, explain that a 95 percent vaccination rate is required to achieve herd immunity. CityNews

Dr. Charles Couturier, neurosurgeon and scientist at The Neuro, was involved in an international study published in Nature that showed that dexamethasone, a drug commonly used to treat brain cancer patients, is overused and undermines the effectiveness of immunotherapy. He told CTV News about it and The Canadian Press. La Presse

Dr. Angela Genge, neurologist and new Director of the Centre for Innovative medicine at The Institute, speaks about Qalsody, a new drug that can slow and even stop the progression of a very rare form of ALS. This breakthrough, the result of a clinical trial that was conducted at the Neuro, is inspiring research on therapies for other forms of ALS. CBC News

Switching to daylight saving time means losing an hour's sleep and can have negative effects on some people. Dr. John Kimoff,  Pneumologist and Medical Director of the MUHC Sleep Disorders Centre, answers listeners' questions on this subject on Radio Noon Quebec.

Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director of the MUHC and former Assistant Deputy Minister at the MSSS, spoke to CBC Montreal Radio about five years of COVID-19 and her memories of the beginning of the pandemic.

As part of a feature commemorating the five-year anniversary of the pandemic on the CBC website, Dr. Don Vinh, an infectious disease specialist, emphasizes that while science made significant advancements during this period, it also faced mistrust and skepticism from a portion of the population. He stresses that considerable efforts will be needed to restore trust in public health institutions. CBC.ca

A visit to the Montreal Children's Hospital by the Groupe tactique d'intervention of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal attracted the attention of French children's magazine Le Journal de Toto, which published photos of the officers rappelling down the windows dressed as superheroes, much to the delight of patients and their families.

Spring cleaning is not just about cleaning the house; it can also provide benefits for our mental health, as explained by Jennifer Russell, Psychologist and Chief of the Adult Psychology Department at the MUHC (adult sites). CJAD