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Brain’s biological clock stimulates thirst before sleep
September 28th, 2016 Releases The brain’s biological clock stimulates thirst in the hours before sleep, according to a study published in the journal Nature by researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). The …
Where they are now: moving beyond recovery
September 30th, 2016 Articles Terry and Samson Terry Graham no longer needs an alarm clock. Instead, the retired Regina native relies on his trusty retriever Samson to wake him every morning for a two-mile walk. “Samson is quite possibly one of the best …
Special dental care for kids with special needs
October 4th, 2016 Articles Dr. Harry Rajchgot is a dentist working in the busiest pediatric dental facility in Canada, the clinic of the Department of Dentistry at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MCH-MUHC). A …
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 …