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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 …
Rare respiratory diseases: the MUHC unique approach combining immunology and respiratory expertise for children and adults
November 20th, 2019 News Research Dr. Donald Vinh and Dr. Adam Shapiro The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a proud member of the Genetic Disorders of Mucociliary Clearance Consortium (GDMCC), which is dedicated to …
Better guidelines for patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding could reduce pressures in the ER
November 21st, 2019 News Releases Research MONTREAL — Upper GI bleeding is an acute internal bleeding condition which predominantly affects those over 50 and is most often caused by ulcers. It is a common condition that sends patients knocking on the …
Cellular origins of pediatric brain tumors identified
November 25th, 2019 News Releases Research Montreal, November 25, 2019 – A research team led by Dr. Claudia Kleinman, an investigator at the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital, together with Dr. Nada Jabado, of the Research Institute of …
High-fat diet fuels prostate cancer progression by imitating a key cancer alteration
November 28th, 2019 Research News Montreal - What molecular event happens for prostate cancer to progress faster and to be deadlier when patients eat a high-fat diet? This is the question Dr. David P. Labbé, a scientist at the Research Institute of the …
The McGill University Health Centre’s Glen site: The first hospital in Quebec to be twice certified LEED Gold
December 3rd, 2019 Releases News Montreal - The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the McGill Healthcare Infrastructure Group (MHIG) are proud to announce that they have obtained a second LEED Gold certification, a first in Quebec. The …
Radiation therapy to treat broken hearts
December 5th, 2019 Releases Research News MUHC team uses an innovative and less invasive technique to treat arrhythmias Montreal, December 5, 2019 - A unique collaboration between cardiologists and radiation oncologists at the McGill University Health …
McGill University Health Centre Announces Two Appointments to its World-Class Clinical Team
December 11th, 2019 Releases Research News Dr. Pierre Gfeller, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), is proud to announce the two most recent appointments to the organization’s world-class clinical team following …
Over twenty five years of sewing for smiles
December 10th, 2019 News Articles 84-year old Vivien Chai is a petite woman with a big, warm heart. For over 25 years, she has dedicated her time, energy and sewing skills to making 120 stockings for Children’s patients who find themselves in the hospital …
Lachine Hospital opens its doors to new talent
December 10th, 2019 Articles News From the welcome to the interviews, everything was thought out to make the Open House a success. "Are you ready for a visit? Come on and follow me! "calls Stéphanie Tchin Lao, a nursing consultant at the Lachine …