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Cured after decades of disease
September 5th, 2019 Articles When Gérard Genest was a child, he spent more time at the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) than in school. That’s because he was born with congenital afibrinogenemia, a rare medical condition which prevents the blood from …
A close look at the progression of cells from normal to tumour
September 16th, 2019 Releases Research How exactly does a normal cell become a tumour? This is what a team of researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal, the Rockefeller University and Columbia …
Sepsis: testing before starting treatment is essential
September 18th, 2019 Research Releases News Given that timely administration of appropriate antibiotics is essential to prevent death in patients with severe infections, can healthcare teams “skip” drawing blood for bacterial cultures and go straight to …
Mandatory helmets for cyclists must apply to children and adults
September 18th, 2019 Releases MONTREAL − The team of the Department of Adult Neurotraumatology at the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) supports their colleague at the Montreal Children's Hospital, Dr. Hussein Wissanji, who in an open letter, …
Volunteer Work in Africa: Paying It Forward
September 19th, 2019 Articles Dr. Alan Barkun, Director of Endoscopy at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), is never too far from his suitcases. A veteran of humanitarian missions, he has already visited Ethiopia, Morocco and Myanmar, among …
The Montreal International Marathon could affect traffic and access to health care facilities
September 20th, 2019 News The Montreal International Marathon will take place on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd. The event could affect traffic and sometimes restrict access to health care facilities, for both patients and staff. We …
The RI-MUHC leads new clinical trial of COVID-19 treatment for hospitalized patients
December 15th, 2020 Research Phase 2 study tests LAU-7b, a Canadian drug with dual antiviral and inflammation-controlling effects Dr. Ramy Saleh Montreal, December 15, 2020 - The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is …
Clarification about staff under quarantine, isolation and use of PPE at the MUHC
December 15th, 2020 News The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) would like to clarify some points raised in an article published on CTV News website last Friday. At the present moment, out of 3219 nurses, 29 are under quarantine; that’s less than one …
Could a different testing strategy reduce healthcare workers’ isolation after unprotected exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19?
December 17th, 2020 Research News Dr. Benjamin Smith, a scientist and associate director of the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)- Credit photo : Owen Egan RI-MUHC study …
COVID-19 : Five outbreaks at the MUHC
December 21st, 2020 News There are currently 5 outbreaks at the MUHC. Two at the Montreal General Hospital (fewer than 5 patients and fewer than 5 healthcare workers) two at Royal Victoria Hospital (fewer than 5 patients and fewer than 5 healthcare …