MUHC in the Media - June 30, 2025
Montreal study finds innovative way to update bladder cancer treatment
BCG therapy—the gold standard treatment for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) —is one of the earliest forms of cancer immunotherapy. Now, 50 years after it was first developed from the tuberculosis vaccine, its therapeutic power could be dramatically enhanced by combining it with a natural molecule derived from fungi, as demonstrated by a team of scientists led by Maziar Divangahi, Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) and Professor in McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. City News
Moving and hoarding disorder: an overlooked challenge
Hoarding disorder, which falls within the spectrum of obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), can vary in severity and make moving day especially overwhelming. To better understand this condition, read the insights of Catherine Ouellet-Courtois, a psychologist at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), published in La Presse.
A plea for earlier detection of scoliosis
Many children present to a specialist too late to be assessed for scoliosis. Unfortunately, the only option at this stage is surgery, which could have been avoided if scoliosis had been spotted earlier, says Dr. Jean Ouellet, an orthopedic surgeon at the Montreal Children's Hospital. La Presse Canadienne
Don’t lose sight of eye injuries
“The worst thing you can do when an eye injury occurs is to touch or rub your eyes,” warns Dr. Christian El-Haddad, an ophthalmologist at the McGill University Health Centre. To raise awareness about the importance of preventing and promptly treating eye trauma, the Quebec Association of Ophthalmologists has issued a public statement on the matter. L’Actualité
Should we wait before swimming after eating?
Is it true that it's better to wait a while before going swimming after eating? It's a myth, says Dr. Laurie Plotnick, emergency physician at the Montreal Children's Hospital. La Presse
She also gave an interview paying tribute to the recently deceased Dr. David McGillivray, former Director of the MCH Emergency. Dr. Harley Eisman, current Director of the MCH Emergency, was also interviewed for this article. Montreal Gazette
Ozempic: watch out for loss of muscle mass
As you lose body fat, you can also lose muscle mass. That's why research is currently focusing on the long-term risks to young people of taking weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, says Dr. Julie St-Pierre, a pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital. 98.5 FM
Several drownings reported in Quebec
The beginning of summer has unfortunately been marked by several drownings in Quebec. Dr. Hussein Wissanji, pediatric surgeon at the Montreal Children's Hospital, offers some advice on how to prevent these tragic events. CTV News
Becoming a caregiver for one’s mother or father: a role reversal that is often challenging
Taking on the role of a caregiver for an aging parent is a true challenge. It requires finding the right balance between ensuring their safety and well-being, while respecting their autonomy and desire for independence. Listen to the segment by Jennifer Russell, psychologist and head of the adult psychology department at the MUHC, airing on CJAD.
Quiet workers: a real lack of motivation?
They’re known as “quiet quitters” — employees who do only the bare minimum at work. While this behaviour may seem passive, it can often mask deeper issues such as disengagement, burnout or a lack of recognition. To learn more, tune in to the segment by Dr. Jennifer Russell, psychologist at the MUHC, on CJAD radio.
Can we really change?
“Absolutely, yes, if we are motivated,” answers Dr. Jennifer Russell, psychologist at the MUHC, without hesitation during her interview on CJAD.