MUHC in the Media - July 13, 2026

Pregnant with her third child, Zupa Semitego was working out at the gym when she suddenly experienced dizziness, vision problems and other alarming symptoms. She was quickly diagnosed with a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare condition requiring urgent treatment. In February 2025, Dr. Marie-Christine Brunet, a neurosurgeon at The Neuro, performed a highly complex procedure in the brain to remove the malformation. The 10-hour surgery brought together a multidisciplinary team, including specialists from the Montreal Children's Hospital, who were on standby to intervene if necessary to ensure the safety of both mother and baby. Fortunately, the operation was completed without complications. A few months later, in May, Zupa gave birth to a healthy baby girl. This inspiring story is featured in the Journal de Montréal.

Over the past three years, the use of electric scooters has increased significantly throughout Quebec. According to data from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP), the MCH Trauma Centre treated approximately 80 children and adolescents last year for injuries including head injuries, abdominal injuries, facial injuries, dental injuries, fractures, lacerations, and sprains. This year, it has already treated more than 30 patients. Interviews with Debbie Friedman, Trauma Director and CHIRPP Director at the MCH. CBC,CJAD

Since last year, meditation has been included among the activities recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) for preventing high blood pressure. Dr. Rhian Touyz, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of The Institute, editor-in-chief of the journal Hypertension and senior scientist in the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program, commented on the news.  La Presse

Dr. Ramy Saleh, medical oncologist at the Cedars Cancer Centre of the MUHC and Medical Director of Oncology Clinical Trials and Phase I Research Unit at The Institute, discussed the development of liquid biopsies in cancer care and its potential to monitor disease recurrence. CBC

In the wake of a rise in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by a parasite, Dr. Don Vinh, an infectious disease microbiologist at the MUHC and a researcher at The Institute, describes the main symptoms and possible complications of the disease. Radio-Canada