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Researchers identify a protein that could help in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
December 2nd, 2016 Dr. Zu-hua Gao (left) and graduate student Qing Li) Researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC), showed for the first time that a group of protein, called Regenerating proteins, were involved …
MUHC responds to FIQ union claims
April 14th, 2016 Releases The MUHC wishes to refute the claims of the Syndicat des professionnelles en soins infirmiers et cardiorespiratoires du CUSM (SPSICR-CUSM) of improvisation in budget cuts that “don’t take into account the impact on care.” Since …
Increasing cases of anaphylaxis among children
April 21st, 2016 Releases Anaphylaxis, known to be a sudden and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, seems to be increasing among children, according to a new study led by a team at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre …
New study reinforces importance of implementing newborn screening for cystic fibrosis in Quebec
May 4th, 2016 Releases Dr. Larry Lands, director of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis clinic at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC A new study led by a team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre …
RI-MUHC leads innovative network to support children with brain-based developmental disabilities and their families
March 31st, 2016 Releases The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) will lead an innovative pan-Canadian network named CHILD-BRIGHT that aims to improve life outcomes for children with brain-based development disabilities …
Running for Women’s Mental Health
June 12th, 2016 Releases Did you know that there is a direct and positive link between running and mental health? In fact, any aerobic exercise such as running benefits anyone suffering from a mental illness (and enhances mental health as well) in several …
Donors: Supporting Mental Health
December 1st, 2015 ‘We remember dear Jacquie with tender love and profound affection. Her family, friends and loved ones miss her dearly every day, especially her spirited sense of humour, her admirable determination in the face of adversity, and her …
Sharing our vision of healthcare with colleagues from Argentina
August 15th, 2016 As a renowned academic health care centre with a reputation for medical leadership, we receive numerous requests from organizations across the world to visit our facilities. In early August, the McGill University Health Centre welcomed …
The universal language of caring
August 19th, 2016 For World Humanitarian Day, we interviewed Julie Sparkes, a nurse from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) who recently traveled to China with a medical team to offer what she does best: care for patients recovering from surgery. …
How much time do I require to ensure that my doctors who are associated with another hospital receive my test results?
August 22nd, 2016 Question : How much time do I require to ensure that my doctors who are associated with another hospital receive my test results? Réponse : The time to receive a result is variable based on the test type. Some tests are run all day …