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Using laser light to study how epilepsy arises in the healthy brain
April 3rd, 2019 Releases Scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have developed a new method to study how seizures arise in the healthy brain. Using laser light guided through ultra-thin optic fibers in the …
World COPD Day: It's not too late to get help
November 18th, 2015 Releases Today marks the fourteenth annual World COPD Day, which aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) worldwide. This year’s theme, “It’s not too late,” emphasizes the meaningful actions people can …
Air pollution speeds up ageing of the lungs and increases COPD risk
July 11th, 2019 Research Lung function normally declines as we age, but a new study carried out by researchers from Canada, Switzerland, and the UK, suggests that air pollution may contribute to this process and adds to the evidence that breathing in …
COPD meets Knowledge Transfer equals top-notch care
April 16th, 2010 Dr. Jean Bourbeau MUHC director of the Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit (RECRU) at the MCI At the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)—the fourth leading cause of death …
MCH specialists help children with asthma live normal lives
May 25th, 2010 As part of her eight ongoing research studies, Dr. Ducharme, above, is currently evaluating the efficacy and safety of certain drug therapies as well as working on finding the best way to communicate with and teach children who have asthma …
Spinning for a Cause
October 4th, 2011 DJs spun their hearts out at the second annual Music for the Massive event, which raised more than $870 for the Montreal Chest Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. The fundraiser was held on Aug. 20 at Club Lambi, and …
The MUHC celebrates RT week!
October 26th, 2020 Articles Respiratory therapists continue to play a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic Respiratory therapists support the cardiopulmonary health and well-being of patients from the moment they're born until the moment they take …
The MUHC celebrates RT week!
October 27th, 2020 Articles Respiratory therapists continue to play a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic Today we feature messages of gratitude from colleagues of the RT team at the Neuro. Karine Lettre-Mathieu, Chief of respiratory services at …
Helping people breathe easy
October 27th, 2020 Articles Respiratory therapists like Eric Fontaine are critical members of the healthcare team By Shawn Hayward There are few things more important than the ability to breathe. Respiratory therapists, or RTs, help patients continue to …
The MUHC celebrates RT week!
October 28th, 2020 Articles As the MUHC continues to celebrate respiratory therapist week, today we feature the RTs at the Lachine Hospital. Below are some messages of gratitude and appreciation to the Lachine RTs from their many colleagues. On behalf of …