MUHC in the Media - May 25, 2026

While speeding through a curve on his motorcycle, Nicolas Steresco lost control and crashed into the car in front of him. The accident changed his life forever: he now uses a wheelchair. Every summer, healthcare professionals at the Montreal General Hospital’s Trauma Centre want to use this time of year to raise public awareness about the importance of caution and prevention to avoid accidents that can sometimes have life-altering consequences. Dr. Charlotte Jaloux, a hand surgery specialist, is also drawing attention to the hand injuries frequently seen during the summer, whether related to renovation tools, DIY projects, cycling or various sports and recreational activities. TVA Nouvelles, Journal de Montréal

The first week of May was National Palliative Care Week. To mark the occasion, Vanessa Wrzesien, a pediatric nurse practitioner in Palliative Care at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, explains what palliative care for children entails in this article published in The Suburban.

A study by a research team at The Institute, led by Prof. William Foulkes and conducted in collaboration with Dr. George Zogopoulos, has uncovered an ancient genetic mutation that may explain why some people of French-Canadian descent in Quebec have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. La Presse

Dr. Guy Rouleau, a leading researcher at the Neuro, Chair of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University, recently authored an article in The Conversation calling on G7 countries to make brain health a global priority amid aging populations and rising neurological disorders. In the piece, he highlights the importance of prevention, research investment and international scientific collaboration to advance brain health. The Conversation

To date, Qalsody is considered the most effective drug for slowing the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but it is intended for patients with a rare form of the disease. In an article in La Presse, Dr. Angela Genge, Director of Clinical Research and the Centre for Innovative Medicine (CMI) at The Institute, explains that it could potentially help patients with a more common form of the disease, and discusses clinical research on this drug and others targeting the same protein. La Presse

When asked to comment on the results of preclinical trials conducted on mice, Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, a scientist at The Institute, described the innovation as very interesting and promising. However, she noted that clinical trials are still needed to demonstrate the bandage’s effectiveness in humans, meaning it is still far from being used in clinical practice. La Presse