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November is CPR Awareness Month
November 16th, 2015 At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), there are more than 600 Code Blue activations a year. The activation varies from a false alert to a full cardiac arrest. They can happen anywhere at any time, so the Scout’s and Guide’s …
MUHC COPD clinic helps patients breathe a little easier
November 17th, 2015 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) literally takes a patient’s breath away. Simple activities such as talking, walking or getting dressed can feel like major challenges. As the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, this …
You might have COPD if...
November 17th, 2015 …you have a history of exposure to risk factors for the disease. Smoking cigarettes or other forms of tobacco—or even passive smoking. Dusts and chemicals breathed in on the job. Smoke from wood or other biomass fuel used for cooking …
World COPD Day: It's not too late to get help
November 18th, 2015 Releases Today marks the fourteenth annual World COPD Day, which aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) worldwide. This year’s theme, “It’s not too late,” emphasizes the meaningful actions people can …
Talking about rheumatoid arthritis: inspiration and encouragement
February 10th, 2015 Articles “Acceptance of a chronic condition is not a synonym of passiveness,” says Rheumatologist Dr. Inès Colmegna. “It’s a process that plays a positive role in a patient’s physical, social and emotional well-being.” Anne Weber * has …
Smoking thins vital part of brain
February 10th, 2015 Releases Years ago, children were warned that smoking could stunt their growth, but now a major study by an international team including the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University and the University of Edinburgh shows new …
Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells
February 11th, 2015 Releases VIDEO: http://bit.ly/1EYjsTV Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, at McGill University and the …
The MAUDE Unit at the Glen: an ideal environment to welcome young adults with congenital heart disease
February 13th, 2015 Articles The Maude Unit celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015! “We have created an environment where young patients with congenital heart disease feel at home,” says Cardiologist and MAUDE Director Dr. Ariane Marelli. When …
Award-winning ovarian cancer website offers info to suit each patient’s needs
February 13th, 2015 “It was a real pleasure to have the whole team work together on the website,” says clinical nurse specialist Joanne Power. The MUHC Ovarian Cancer Guide developed by an RVH’s Gynaecologic Oncology interdisciplinary team with the MUHC’s …
Cannabis: World-renowned researchers discuss a new frontier in therapeutics
February 14th, 2015 Releases From left to right: Dr. Mark Ware, Dr. Igor Grant, Professor Roger Pertwee While debate about recreational marijuana use continues, researchers are investigating the effectiveness of cannabis for treating pain, spasticity, and …