MUHC in the Media - August 31, 2026
A new needle-free option for treating severe allergic reactions
Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan, a pediatric allergist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, spoke with CJAD about Neffy, a nasal spray for treating severe allergic reactions that is now available in pharmacies across Canada. Dr. Ben-Shoshan also discussed a study he led on Alberta legislation requiring schools to have epinephrine on hand for emergencies. The legislation was associated with a significant increase in epinephrine use among students having severe allergic reactions. West Central Online
The SPVM has identified at least three teenagers in Quebec who were allegedly targeted by the terrorist group 764
Active on platforms popular with young people, notably Roblox, this nihilist movement uses blackmail and extortion to manipulate vulnerable young people and push them towards self-harm or acts of extreme violence. Dr. Cécile Rousseau, a psychiatrist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, spoke to 98.5 FM about this phenomenon and the tactics used to target young people.