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The first baby of the year 2025 at the MUHC is a girl!
January 1st, 2025 News Releases New Year's good news has arrived at the McGill University Health Centre in the form of a baby girl. Charlotte Langdon was born at 5:24 a.m. on January 1, 2025, weighing 3.45 kg. Both the baby and her mother Jade are doing …
Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction
January 8th, 2025 Research News Source: McGill University Researchers find patterns in anaphylaxis symptoms that could help people manage their health risks Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people …
Underground infrastructure and sewer work on University Street, starting January 13, 2025
January 8th, 2025 News Starting January 13, the Société québécoise des infrastructures SQI project will begin underground infrastructure work and sewer connections on University Street, north of Avenue des Pins for a period of three weeks. These …
Semaglutide - known as Ozempic - can be beneficial to people with type 1 diabetes
January 15th, 2025 News Research Releases A first randomized clinical trial shows that semaglutide use in type 1 diabetes is associated with improved glucose management, weight loss and lower insulin requirements. Semaglutide (known by its brandname …
Tuberculosis: A persistent threat, yet clinical trials show promise
January 16th, 2025 News Research Researchers at The Institute advance the search for preventive treatments for multidrug-resistant TB In Montreal, cases of tuberculosis (TB) have increased by 54% in 2024 compared to the average from 2010 to 2023, …
Dr. Lucie Opatrny receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal
January 21st, 2025 News Accolades On January 15, Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health Centre, was awarded the prestigious the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This commemorative distinction is awarded to …
Dr. Lucy Gilbert, founder of DOvEEgene, is presented with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal
January 22nd, 2025 News Accolades On Wednesday, December 18th, over 150 guests gathered in the Drs Sylvia and Richard Cruess Amphitheatre at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre’s (RI-MUHC) auditorium to celebrate Dr. Lucy …
Put privacy first: Data Protection Week 2025
January 27th, 2025 News From January 27 to 31, we are celebrating Data Protection Week - a key moment to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal information among both the public and professionals. This year, the theme is simple: "Put …
HELLO Trial: Small gestures can have a big impact!
January 27th, 2025 News From October 10 to November 14, the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (ICU) participated in the HELLO Trial study, conducted by the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) across 370 ICUs from 60 countries. Coordinated at …
Tips to prevent falls
January 28th, 2025 News With the arrival of winter, we’re seeing an increase in incidents and accidents related to slips and falls. In fact, nearly 20% of reported events during this period are attributed to slippery floors. To reduce the risk of …