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Researchers open new path of discovery in Parkinson’s disease
June 27th, 2016 Releases Researchers open new path of discovery in Parkinson’s disease Neuron cell death may be caused by overactive immune system A team of scientists led by Dr. Michel Desjardins from the University of Montreal and Dr. Heidi McBride …
An informed and dedicated team oversees a large inventory that's crucial to treating our patients
June 28th, 2016 From the simplest machines to the most complex, the huge inventory of biomedical equipment used by the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) includes an amazing variety of devices available to meet many needs at the MUHC. This could …
Daily dose of caffeine impairs recovery after noise-induced hearing loss
June 30th, 2016 Releases A new study by investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has discovered that daily consumption of caffeine can impair recovery after temporary hearing damage. The results are …
MUHC expert Dr. Mark Ware appointed vice-chair of federal task force on legalization of cannabis
June 30th, 2016 Releases Dr. Mark Ware World-renowned pain specialist and medical cannabis researcher Dr. Mark Ware, director of clinical research at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), has been nominated …
$150,000 Raised at the Lachine Hospital Foundation’s Venetian Ball
May 6th, 2015 Releases Dorval, May 6, 2015 – Nearly 400 people came out to the Marriott In-Terminal Hotel on Saturday, May 2 for the Lachine Hospital Foundation’s Venetian Ball, hosted this year by TVA 22 h anchorwoman Sophie Thibault. All guests also …
May - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
May 7th, 2015 The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro at McGill University and the MUHC has Canada’s oldest MS clinic but is always innovating - striving for progress and better treatments for patients. What’s new in MS at The Neuro …
Collaboration: The Key to the Seamless Transfer of Patients to Glen Site
May 8th, 2015 Releases On Sunday, April 26, 2015, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) discharged 139 adult patients and 15 neonatal patients from the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) on Pine Avenue and re-admitted them at the state-of-the-art Glen …
Regular visits to the gynecologist reduces the chances of developing endometrial and ovarian cancers
May 8th, 2015 Articles The fast reaction of her gynecologist made it possible for Linda not to develop any form of cancer. She was lucky to be at an early stage and not need any chemotherapy. Linda, who was in her 60s, regularly visited her gynecologist. …
World first: Launch of Quebec registry for users of medical cannabis
May 11th, 2015 Releases The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC) have launched a registry for users of medical cannabis in Quebec that will allow …
We've moved: May 24, 2015
May 8th, 2015 It's true! We'll be at the new Glen site as of May 2015 The countdown is definitely on! See what's moving when and where . The Montreal Children's Hospital’s new location is directly behind the Vendôme metro and train station on the border …