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Reducing cancer-related fatigue one step at a time

March 12th, 2015 Releases “Not too little and not too much” physical activity shows promise in reducing cancer-related fatigue, according to a team of researchers at McGill University.    Fatigue is one of the most pervasive symptoms associated with …

Ocular oncologist and research lab join forces to save patient with eye cancer

March 13th, 2015 What started as a large floater in Marla Stermer’s right eye was the beginning of a journey that taught her strength in the face of fear.  Marla Stermer is happy and healthy two years after the removal of her right eye due to cancer. She …

It’s brain time!

March 16th, 2015 This week, learning becomes more exciting as Montreal neuroscientists join forces to reveal the wonders of the human brain during the 20 th annual Brain Awareness Week (March 16 – 20). The week sees neuroscience students give over 350 …

World TB DAY 2015: Spread the word!

March 24th, 2015 Today, March 24 2015 is World TB Day. In spite of what you may think, tuberculosis (TB) is not a disease of yester year. It still kills one person every 22 seconds worldwide. To eradicate this global killer that rages across the world, …

Finding a new test for children with consussions

March 17th, 2015 Releases Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital -The Neuro, at McGill University and the MUHC, are working to develop a much needed tool for helping diagnose concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries suffered …

Where is the test centre at the Glen? Is it easily accessible?

March 18th, 2015 Blood tests, along with any other type of medical test, are taken at one of our two central Test Centres: - The Adult Test Centre is located on the south side of the second floor of Block D (D 02.2307), accessible by any of the public …

Long-term closure of Rue Saint-Jacques

March 20th, 2015 This hindrance is necessary for the deviation of a section of the Haut Saint-Pierre collector located under the foundations of the overpass. Then, the ministère des Transports will proceed with the demolition and the reconstruction of …

DNA test slashes wait times for tuberculosis diagnosis in Iqaluit

March 24th, 2015 Releases Tuberculosis continues to be a significant public health concern in Canada's North, where testing for TB takes far longer than in the country's major centres. A paper just published by Ottawa and Montreal researchers, in CHEST …

Providing framework to assisted reproduction

March 24th, 2015 Releases This morning, the Associate Director General (Medical Affairs) and Director of Professional Services Dr. Ewa Sidorowicz presented to the National Assembly, during public hearings on Bill 20, the MUHC submission offering a …

March 22 to 28 is Social Work Week in Quebec!

March 25th, 2015 At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) social workers are the eyes and ears of patients and their families. They often have first-hand knowledge that contributes to individualizing treatments and care. Their work is highly …