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Tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19, a joint battle?
March 24th, 2022 News Research While largely vaccinated countries of the North are abandoning health measures and seem to be "turning the page" on the COVID-19 pandemic, low- and middle-income countries are still struggling to vaccinate their populations. …
Critical care at the MUHC: a welcoming place for innovation, diversity, equality
March 25th, 2022 News For newly appointed chief of critical care, the ICU is the heart of the hospital. “Critical care is the heart of the hospital,” says Dr. Francesca Rubulotta, who was recently appointed the first chair of the newly created Department …
Dr. Tarek Hijal appointed Chair of the National Radiation Oncology Committee
January 17th, 2022 News Accolades The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud and pleased to announce that the Programme québécois de cancérologie (PQC) of the Health and Social Services Ministry has unanimously selected Dr. Tarek Hijal as Chair …
MUHC ranks in the top 3 on the list of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals
January 18th, 2022 News Research Thanks to RI-MUHC researchers, trainees and staff for their continued commitment to excellence The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to be among the top three in Research Infosource's prestigious list of …
A clear picture of the cost and efficacy of COVID-19 outpatient treatments
January 19th, 2022 News Research In a new study, RI-MUHC researchers have assessed all available outpatient therapies for COVID-19 to facilitate comparative treatment choice Montreal - In recent months, several drugs have shown promise in the treatment …
Reinstatement of regular hours at the Lachine Hospital Emergency Department for walk-in patients
January 20th, 2022 News The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) wishes to inform the public that as of Monday, January 24, 2022, the Lachine Hospital Emergency Room will once again be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for walk-in patients. The MUHC …
Thoracic surgery team wins innovation award
January 24th, 2022 News Accolades The MUHC thoracic surgery teams and the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Outaouais (CISSSO) are proud to be selected as the 2021 winner in the Innovative Clinical Team category at the Gala des Prix …
Monday, February 7 is a statutory holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
February 4th, 2022 News Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Only the COVID-19 Testing Clinics will remain open for employees with symptoms and patients who require a test before surgery or treatment. Regular opening hours will resume …
World Cancer Day: challenges and resilience
February 4th, 2022 Articles World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4! It is a day meant to bring awareness to the disease, its prevention and detection, as well as its many treatments. It is also a SPECIAL day to show our support to the …
Five things to know about Paxlovid to treat COVID-19
February 3rd, 2022 News Research Source: CMAJ A new medication to treat early COVID-19 known as Paxlovid, recently approved for use in Canada, can interact with various medications. An article published today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) …