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A genetic mutation found to cause chronic lung disease in indigenous children
April 24th, 2023 News Research Releases A rare genetic mutation could explain why indigenous children have greatly increased rates of respiratory infections and chronic lung disease. Montreal, April 24, 2023 - Overcrowded housing, high rates of tobacco …
A promising future for the Lachine Hospital
April 26th, 2023 News Releases Montreal, April 26, 2023 – The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) announces today its decision regarding the clinical plan of the Lachine Hospital of the MUHC and to confirm that it will become a community hospital. …
Bertrand Lebouché wins the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Award
April 26th, 2023 News Accolades Research Deeply committed to outreach, Dr. Lebouché is being recognized for conducting patient-oriented clinical research with people with HIV SOURCE: RI-MUHC Bertrand Lebouché, MD, PhD, is a scientist in the Infectious …
MedSafer wins 1st Jury Prize in Acfas Génies en affaires competition
April 26th, 2023 News Accolades Designed by MUHC physicians and researchers, MedSafer is an application that helps reduce drug prescriptions in a safe manner. Winners Emilie Bortolussi-Courval, Gregory Gooding and Sara Bortolussi-Courval. On March 29, the …
Researchers discover new gene variant causing inherited lung disease in Inuit
May 1st, 2023 News Releases The newly discovered gene variant could contribute to high rates of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Inuit populations Researchers at the CHEO Research Institute and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre …
The 2023 Trauma Program Merit Award goes to Jacques Avital and Technical Services
May 1st, 2023 Accolades News Each year, the MUHC Adult Trauma Program gives an award to an individual or a team who has significantly impacted the trauma department. This year, Jacques Avital as well as the entire Technical Services Directorate were the …
Meet the Hop Lachine Team: Claude Briault, a busy retiree
May 1st, 2023 Claude Briault needs no introduction at the Lachine Hospital. He has only been working there for 41 years now. Wait, you say: Claude is retired! Something doesn’t sound right? Let us explain. As his retirement project, Claude chose to work. …
Medical cannabis a valuable option for cancer pain relief
May 4th, 2023 News Releases Research A new study conducted at the RI-MUHC suggests that, as a complementary therapy for cancer patients, medical cannabis could be used safely and effectively to reduce pain and opioid use. Montreal - Medical cannabis could …
Building a strong foundation: the first pour
May 5th, 2023 News On April 14th, the first concrete for the foundation of the future Lachine Hospital was poured. Watch: Building Solid Foundations: The First Pour. The start of the foundation also means that excavation work is almost finished. Since …
Devoted to patients after retirement
May 9th, 2023 News Articles Meet Heather Faith and Beverley Lough, two Cedars CanSupport volunteers stationed at the Blood Test Centre at Cedars Cancer Centre. Over 200 appointments happen here daily. Emotions can run high since patients may be there for …