MUHC in the Media - July 21, 2025
A high-risk surgery at the Neuro: an orange-sized tumour removed from a critical area of the brain
Dr. Charles Couturier, neurosurgeon at The Neuro, performed a rare and complex operation, removing an orange-sized tumour located in areas responsible for speech, personality, memory and control of the right side of the body. After undergoing a twelve-hour surgery in June, 62-year-old Daniel Major is now showing signs of recovery. Journal de Montréal,Journal de Québec. Also mentioned on the following radio stations: CJLM-FM Centre-du-Québec | Chaudière-Appalaches, CJLM-FM Lanaudière, CKOY-FM Estrie, CHAA-FM Rive-Sud & Longueuil, QUB Radio.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated: an intensive program at the MUHC offers hope
The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) offers an intensive exposure therapy program specifically designed for individuals motivated to take back control of their lives. Catherine Ouellet-Courtois, a psychologist with the MUHC’s Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, spoke about the initiative in an interview with Marie-Claude Lavallée on 98.5 FM.
Research is progressing in the development of artificial blood
The production of artificial blood could eventually represent a major breakthrough for blood banks and patients with rare blood types. However, as Dr. Johnathan Mack, hematologist and Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre, points out, developing artificial blood remains an extremely complex process. La Presse
The number of eating disorder-related consultations has tripled at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) emergency department between 2019 and 2024
This rise is largely attributed to the growing complexity of cases, which often exceeds what families can manage at home. “Parents are no longer able to handle the situation on their own, so they turn to the emergency room for help,” explains Dr. Holly Agostino, Director of the Eating Disorder Program at the MCH. Le Devoir
Useful tips to prevent ear infections this summer
For many people, the summer season means swimming on a daily basis. Frequent swimming can sometimes lead to external otitis, also known as swimmer's ear. Listen to MUHC otolaryngologist, Dr. Sam J. Daniel's sound advice on how to avoid ear infections this summer. 98.5 FM
Cane sugar and corn syrup: what's the difference?
Stéphanie Chevalier, PhD in nutrition and researcher at The Institute, is quoted in an article that sheds light on the harmful effects of corn syrup, particularly on the liver, compared to cane sugar. La Presse