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World-first clinical trial to help millions of people with penicillin allergies
July 17th, 2023 Releases Research News The PALACE study, an international research endeavour, has evaluated a safer and simpler approach to penicillin allergy testing. Montreal, July 17 2023— Penicillin allergy is a widespread public health concern, with …
Nurses from all over the world visit the MUHC as part of this year’s ICN Congress!
July 18th, 2023 Articles News Did you know that this year’s International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress was held recently in Montreal? The MUHC was delighted to participate by hosting nurses from all over the world including Africa, Asia and more. …
All airway trees are not created equal
July 20th, 2023 News Research Releases An RI-MUHC study suggests that early life lung development has an impact on the risk of premature death Montreal, July 20, 2023 – People with smaller airways relative to the size of their lungs - a condition called …
On a mission at the Lachine canal!
July 21st, 2023 News Articles If you were out taking a stroll on the Lachine canal near the Atwater market yesterday, you may have seen members of the Montreal General Hospital’s Trauma Team. Dressed in bright yellow t-shirts, they were out sharing an …
A comprehensive approach to better treating sarcoma
July 26th, 2023 News Soft-tissue sarcoma is a rare form of cancer that starts in the cells of the body’s soft tissues. It can affect people of different ages, such as teenagers, young adults, and those over 60 years old. To enhance the chances of positive …
Young adults get inspired by the MGH Trauma Mission
August 2nd, 2023 News News Articles Young adults aged 16 to 20—who are volunteering at the MUHC for the summer—were given a special opportunity to see the lifesaving work carried out by the Montreal General Hospital’s Trauma Mission. They were invited to …
Monday, August 7 is a statutory holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
August 3rd, 2023 News Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2023 . COVID-19 testing clinics are also closed for the holiday. Regular opening hours will resume on the following business day. We are sorry for any …
Medical writing: caution warranted if using ChatGPT
August 10th, 2023 News Research Releases When it comes to healthcare, it's best to ask a professional. This oft-repeated adage also applies to scientists who might be tempted to use the ChatGPT artificial intelligence model for medical writing. …
The Balfour Mount Palliative Care Unit is back home
August 14th, 2023 News The Balfour Mount Palliative Care Unit is finally finding its “new kind of normal,” after spending more than three years in a temporary location at the Glen site. The unit officially re-opened on D9 North, its home floor, yesterday. …
Monday, September 4 is a statutory holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
August 31st, 2023 News Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 . COVID-19 testing clinics are also closed for the holiday. Regular opening hours will resume on the following business day. We are sorry for any …