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NEURO PORTRAIT: inspiring art and science
August 27th, 2013 Men and women in white gowns and masks, machine lights flickering, strange instruments glowing—a brain operation is a visually exciting spectacle for a photographer. But what if the photographer is also the patient? The answer can be …
Maximizing health for our ageing population
August 28th, 2013 The Emergency Department team at the Royal Victoria Hospital is currently testing Elder Friendly initiatives. Pictured above, left to right: Pierre Chassé, Joseph Denitis, Brendon St-Denis, Danièle Lamarche, Sophie Veilleux, Lourdy …
The Power of One: Nevine Fateen
September 3rd, 2013 Nevine Fateen is the manager of Volunteer Services at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), Montreal Chest Institute and Montreal Neurological Hospital. With the smile of an angel and the efficiency of an air traffic controller, Fateen …
Paying another visit to Dr. Google?
September 3rd, 2013 When your or your family aren't well, it’s completely natural to look for solutions, answers and reassurance promptly. The Internetis often the go-to destination for finding that info. While searching to see if your sniffles match the …
Talking Eds: Conversation with Ron Fraser, psychiatrist at the MUHC on Suicide prevention
September 10th, 2013 Welcome to the first Talking Eds vlog, which will be published monthly on muhc.ca. Each Talking Eds will feature one of our many experts at the McGill University Health Centre educating our audience on a specific health topic. This …
What you will get at the new MUHC
September 10th, 2013 The Glen site will be a cutting-edge academic health centre filled with the latest and most modern equipment to improve both workflow and the delivery of care to patients. Among these innovative features—and probably the most …
Alternate Routes - Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal
September 11th, 2013 Alternate routes for: Royal Victoria Hospital and Montréal Neurological Institute The alternate routes below will take you to the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montréal Neurological Institute during periods of congested traffic and …
Achoo! Let’s face it, allergies are a nuisance
September 16th, 2013 If you are an allergy sufferer, you are not without company. In Canada, 30 to 35 per cent of individuals are suffering along with you. This time of year, the main culprit is ragweed and other weed-plant pollens. For some sufferers, …
Do Fad Diets work?
September 23rd, 2013 With heavy sweaters hiding your figure, it’s not a surprise that many of us pack on a few extra pounds as the weather turns cold. Studies show that 70-80% of individuals experience increased appetite in winter and as many as 90% of …
Research shows blocking overactive receptor in Alzheimer’s recovers memory loss
September 20th, 2013 Researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (The Neuro), McGill University and Université de Montréal have published a study showing that memory pathology in older mice with …