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The MUHC teams up with LSU Health New Orleans to advance Usher Syndrome antisense therapy research
October 23rd, 2019 News Releases Research Developing an effective treatment using antisense therapy for vision loss in Usher – a rare genetic disease characterized by concurrent hearing and vision loss – is the long-term goal of a research project led by …
Women’s Heart Health, with Dr. George Thanassoulis
October 28th, 2019 News Releases Dr. George Thanassoulis, Director of Preventive and Genomic Cardiology at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), sits down for an informative chat in light of The Women’s Heart Health Symposium on Thursday October 31, …
The Society for Neuroscience honours RI-MUHC employee for linking neuroscience to art
October 29th, 2019 Accolades Cristian Zaelzer-Perez is co-recipient of the Science Education Award at Neuroscience 2019 . (Source: RI-MUHC and Society for Neuroscience.) Christian Zaelzer-Perez, PhD, has found a creative way to foster interest in …
Dr. Pierre Gfeller wins the Prix Performance 2019 from the School of Management Sciences (ESG UQAM)
October 31st, 2019 Accolades This prestigious prize is awarded to three remarkable alumni who have demonstrated exceptional career leadership, perseverance and success. The award was presented last night at the 29th edition of UQAM’s Gala Prix Performance …
Canadian Intensive Care Week: This way out!
October 31st, 2019 News Releases Early mobilization increases the chances of ICU patients to be discharged more quickly Marc-Antoine Ladouceur has been working as a nurse in the Royal Victoria Hospital intensive care unit of the McGill University Health …
COVID-19 Pandemic - Priority for screening will now be given to symptomatic people and people who have been in contact with an infected person
September 30th, 2020 News In the current context, where Quebec is experiencing a significant resurgence of cases of COVID-19 and community transmission is accelerating, it is essential to prioritize tests that have a higher probability of finding cases in …
BREASTFEEDING WEEK October 1-7
October 1st, 2020 Articles Amanda Camacho and Magda Arciszewska are two Nurse Clinicians and Lactation Consultants. The first week of October marks the 40th week of the year, and symbolically, the length of a normal term gestation. For this reason, …
Sleep apnea treatment reduces heart problems in patients with prediabetes, a new study finds
October 1st, 2020 Research News People with prediabetes and obstructive sleep apnea could reduce their daytime resting heart rate and risk of cardiovascular disease by using a CPAP machine at night A new study found that continuous positive airway …
Spike in peanut and nut anaphylaxis in children at Halloween and Easter
September 21st, 2020 Releases News A new study suggests that more education and awareness are needed to help reduce the risk of anaphylaxis at specific times of the year Montreal, - A new study looking at the link between peanut and tree-nut anaphylaxis …
World Teacher’s Day: MUHC educators on the front lines
October 5th, 2020 News "On this World Teachers' Day, we are pleased to recognize the outstanding work of MUHC's educators. In these times of crisis and great changes, their resilience and dedication have unquestionably enabled them to meet the challenges …