MUHC in the Media - October 20, 2025

The results of a clinical trial published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine offer a new hope: controlling HIV by strengthening the immune system — without the need for daily antiretroviral therapy, which can be challenging for many to maintain. Sponsored by AbbVie, this first-in-human trial was conducted by Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy and the MUHC Chronic Viral Illness Service (CVIS) research team at The Institute, as well as at ten other sites in the United States and Australia. La Presse, CBC

Mammography is a test performed to detect breast cancer at an early stage, even in the absence of symptoms. In Quebec, it is performed every two years on women aged 50 to 74 as part of the Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program. Dr. Mélanie Thériault, head of Medical Imaging at the McGill University Health Centre, explains the reason for this procedure. “The purpose of compression is to spread the tissue out a little so that any masses or distortions in the breast are more visible on the exam.” Dr. Silma Solórzano, a radiologist specializing in breast imaging, also gives an interview on this topic. Article and Radio report

The virus that causes chikungunya, which can lead to joint pain and other complications, is apparently present in the New York area, as well as in Nova Scotia and Niagara. However, there have been no reported cases of local infection in Canada. At this point, there is no cause for undue concern, as the species of mosquito found here is less effective at transmitting the virus than those found in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Brazil, explains Dr. Michael Libman, a researcher at The Institute. La Presse

Dr. Samir Shaheen-Hussain, a pediatric emergency physician at the Montreal Children's Hospital, participated in the documentary The Good Canadian, which documents the effects of policies implemented in the health, education, child welfare and justice systems on Indigenous communities. CBC

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Among the five AI innovations featured in a report by the Journal de Montréal, the AIMS system will soon be deployed at the MUHC to encourage staff to wash their hands. Equipped with infrared sensors, it will analyze the quality of hand washing in order to reduce nosocomial infections and refine prevention strategies.