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A Brilliant Night 2016
October 4th, 2016 Releases An evening filled with personal stories from those whose lives have been affected by brain cancer will once again contribute to the fight against the disease. A Brilliant Night will take place on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m., and will …
MUHC care knows no borders
October 4th, 2016 Articles The scene was ripped right out of a parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine being thousands of miles away from home with a child in respiratory distress, with no access to the machine that helps them breathe. This was a reality for …
$75,000 - Celebration of Life
November 30th, 2015 Releases $75,000 – Celebration of Life : The 17th annual Celebration of Life dinner-dance took place on October 23, 2015. This year, the event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Liver Transplant Program at the MUHC. Organized by …
$60,000 – Borden, Ladner, Gervais (BLG)
November 30th, 2015 Releases National law firm, Borden, Ladner, Gervais (BLG), has committed to donating $500,000 over a span of 10 years to The Best Care for Life Campaign through the MUHC Foundation. On November 5, Yves Dubois and John Murphy, both …
MUHC goes the extra mile to make breastfeeding possible for all moms
October 7th, 2016 Articles At 37 weeks gestation, Chelsea Lichtenberger gave birth to her daughter Lola at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). But unlike most births, Chelsea’s was considered high-risk due to her Marfan syndrome—a hereditary …
A journey from MUHC clerk to Neurosurgeon
October 12th, 2016 Articles From unit clerk to fully trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Carlo Santaguida's journey at the MUHC started at only 17 years old. Today's he shares why he's still proud to be a member of the MUHC …
Researchers discover new genetic mutation linked to osteonecrosis of the hip
July 13th, 2016 Releases MONTREAL, 13 July, 2016 – Scientists at the Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have discovered a new genetic mutation linked to osteonecrosis of the hip, specifically the femoral head – the …
“Big Data” study discovers earliest sign of Alzheimer’s development
July 14th, 2016 Releases Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital have used a powerful tool to better understand the progression of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD), identifying its first physiological signs. Led by Dr. Alan …
Caregiving should not be a lonely journey
July 27th, 2016 Taking care of oneself can be challenging at the best of times, but it is especially difficult for caregivers of patients with degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. On September 7, 2016, Friends of the MUHC will hold a lecture about …
Critical years ahead in fight against hepatitis C virus
July 28th, 2016 Articles Research In the last five years, new drugs have revolutionized the treatment of hepatitis C (HCV), a virus that causes serious liver disease. These medicines, which are safer and more effective than older therapies, have raised …