MUHC in the Media - April 7, 2025

Since the fall, several healthcare organizations have been collaborating to redirect certain patients from the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) and CHU Sainte-Justine to centres with pediatric expertise closer to home for further treatment. The pilot project is aimed specifically at “day hospitals”, i.e. units where patients remain under observation during the day to ensure their condition remains stable. The instigator of this initiative is Dr. Helena Evangeliou, Pediatrician and Medical Director of the MCH Day Hospital. Le Devoir

Assisted reproduction, artificial wombs, medical genetics... where is childbirth heading? What technologies could revolutionize the way we think about reproduction? The documentary series Naissances du futur takes a closer look. With the participation of Emanuel Nkanga, Laboratory Head at the MUHC Reproductive Centre, Dr. William Buckett, gynecologist and infertility specialist at the MUHC Reproductive Centre, and Dr. Marc Beltempo, neonatologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Savoir média, Radio-Canada

Dr. Eva-Flore Bui-Xuan, Head of the Psychiatry Department at the Montreal Children's Hospital, demystifies obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its devastating effect on the lives of those who have one. But it can be cured. She tells the story of a 14-year-old patient who could spend up to 12 hours a day performing rituals related to his OCD, and who overcame this challenge after just a few therapy sessions. 98.5 FM

Dr. José Morais, Head of Geriatric Division at the MUHC, believes that the specialty of geriatrics should be better recognized for its essential role in the care of the elderly at every stage of their medical journey, from emergency to hospitalization, including follow-ups in outpatient clinics. Le Soleil, The Gazette

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria represent a growing threat to the healthcare system. What's being done to counter them? Dr. Makeda Semret, researcher in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program at The Institute, discusses the importance of intervening in prevention, screening, bacterial surveillance and antibiotic use. Québec Science

The airing of the Adolescence series could provide parents with an opportunity to raise the issue of masculinism with their children. Dr. Cécile Rousseau, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains how. La Presse, Radio-Canada, Le Journal de Montréal

Researcher Mathieu Roy is conducting research to discover whether engaging in an activity that an individual is passionate about can reduce pain. The Découverte team has prepared a report on the study he is conducting with chess players at the Institute's MRI Platform at the Montreal General Hospital. Radio-Canada

Dr. Brian Ward, Scientist at The Institute, gave an interview about the importance of worldwide surveillance of H5N1 mutations. The article shares the concerns of many researchers about delays in data reporting. Medscape In another article, he talks about the rapid progression of the virus in mammals. Radio-Canada

Stéphanie Chevalier, doctor of nutrition and researcher at the Institute, is quoted in an article that answers the question: What animal diseases can you catch from eating meat? La Presse

Dr. Kevin Schwartzman, TB expert at the MUHC and researcher at The Institute, commented on new highly contagious cases of pulmonary tuberculosis that have been reported since October 2024 in Montreal. The Montreal Gazette

A first-ever mobile pediatric clinic called DocTocToc has just 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. CBC, Le Devoir, Canal M, Profession Santé

Too busy with the day-to-day tasks of running a family, couples can lose sight of the importance of intimacy and the loving connection. According to Jennifer Russell, Head of the MUHC's Department of Psychology (adult sites), love is often buried beneath the obligations of daily life. She stresses the importance of seizing the little moments to rekindle complicity and intimacy in the relationship. CJAD

World Autism Day was held on April 2. Dr. Hussein Wissanji, pediatric surgeon at the Montreal Children's Hospital, explains the disorder. 98.5 FM