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Dr. Karen Kost receives the Irma-Levasseur Prize presented by the FMSQ
March 9th, 2026 News Accolades Otolaryngologist Dr. Karen Kost is the recipient of the 2026 Femmes médecins d’exception award, an honour presented at noon today during the virtual event "Les femmes au cœur de la santé" organized by the Fédération des …
Safer treatment for venous thrombosis
March 12th, 2026 News Releases Research Safer blood clot treatment with apixaban than with rivaroxaban, according to large venous thrombosis trial The first clinical trial to compare two commonly used drugs head-to-head for venous thrombosis treatment …
Warning: Carbon monoxide incidents during icy weather
March 11th, 2026 News Articles Due to the icy conditions and freezing rain currently affecting the region, power outages may occur across the Island of Montreal. Some residents may try to use portable heating or cooking devices, which poses a risk of …
Two kidney donor ambassadors at the Montreal General Hospital
March 17th, 2026 News March 12 marked World Kidney Day, as well as the launch of a peer support program at the MUHC for patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing kidney transplants. “I had already agreed,” says Christine Pisapia. “No …
Dietitians Day shines a light on nutrition teams across the MUHC
March 18th, 2026 News Articles March 18 is Dietitians Day — a day to recognize, dietitians/nutritionists, dietetic technicians, and administrative staff who support patients every day at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). For nutritionist, …
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. …
National Health Users’ Day in Quebec
March 18th, 2026 News On this inaugural National Health Users’ Day, we wish to highlight the exceptional and valuable contributions of patients who are active within our institution. Their participation takes many forms: patient partners; members of the …
Botox: a new therapeutic approach to treating finger ulcers and gangrene
March 20th, 2026 News Releases Research Researchers at The Institute show that botulinum toxin is an effective and safe option for treating severe finger lesions associated with various autoimmune diseases, such as systemic sclerosis. Injections of …
Continuing to live a full life with home dialysis
March 17th, 2026 Articles News Like many Quebecers, Francine Gagnon (affectionately known as Madame Gagnon) always looks forward to the arrival of spring. The month of March is special for her, not just for the hope of a new season, but because she …
Celebrate Nutrition Month with a special plant-based meal
March 23rd, 2026 News Articles March marks Nutrition Month, a perfect time to recognize the essential role of food in health, recovery and well-being – for both patients and the entire hospital community. To celebrate, the Food Services team, in …