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One-on-one with RI-MUHC's Dr. Bahar Torabi and Dr. Elizabeth Fixman
February 10th, 2017 Articles The McGill University Health Centre’s Research Institute (RI-MUHC) houses an incredible amount of talent and innovation. To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with two female researchers …
Pregnancy-related conditions taken together leave moms - and dads - at risk
November 14th, 2017 Releases Montreal — Research has already shown that women who develop either diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease years later. Now, a new study …
Breastfed babies are less likely to have eczema
November 13th, 2017 Releases Babies whose mothers had received support to breastfeed exclusively for a sustained period from birth have a 54% lower risk of eczema at the age of 16, a new study led by researchers from King’s College London, Harvard …
Unprecedented Canada-wide movement to improve pediatric cancer treatment
November 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – In Canada, cancer remains the leading cause of illness-related death in children. In an effort to accelerate research breakthroughs and ensure a faster path to a cure for children living with resistant, recurrent …
Construction around the McGill University Health Centre Glen site
November 24th, 2017 Releases Due to the Vendome Project (STM is building a tunnel from the metro to the trains and the Glen site), there is currently an eastbound portion of the Glen site north road that is closed to vehicular traffic. If you are coming …
Make the right choice!
November 27th, 2017 Every year during the holidays, Montréal hospitals see a spike in visits to their emergency rooms. The holidays are a time for all sorts of gatherings, which brings people into contact with the viruses that are going around at that …
Love through illness
February 14th, 2017 Articles Valentine’s Day is all about love, and love comes in many forms. Love that helps those navigate illness is pure, all-consuming, and powerful. The walls of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are filled with beautiful …
What is high Lipoprotein(a), and should I be concerned?
February 22nd, 2017 Releases Montreal – A team of researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC) found that elevations in a unusual form of cholesterol, called Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), as responsible for 1 in 14 …
A prescription with legs!
February 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – A study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) shows that physician-delivered step count prescriptions, combined with the use of a pedometer, can lead to a 20 per cent …
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month!
March 2nd, 2017 Releases In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the 3rdamong women. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it is crucial to highlight the importance of early screening, …