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COVID-19: outbreak on the 15th floor of the Montreal General Hospital
November 3rd, 2020 News The 15th floor of the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) is experiencing an outbreak of confirmed cases of COVID-19. Four patients have been declared positive Three healthcare workers have been confirmed positive Public health …
A safer cafeteria
November 4th, 2020 News In order to comply with the instructions and directives of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, and to provide a safe environment for patients and staff, we are limiting access to the eating areas on our sites. The …
The RI-MUHC leads new clinical trial of COVID-19 treatment for hospitalized patients
December 15th, 2020 Research Phase 2 study tests LAU-7b, a Canadian drug with dual antiviral and inflammation-controlling effects Dr. Ramy Saleh Montreal, December 15, 2020 - The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is …
Clarification about staff under quarantine, isolation and use of PPE at the MUHC
December 15th, 2020 News The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) would like to clarify some points raised in an article published on CTV News website last Friday. At the present moment, out of 3219 nurses, 29 are under quarantine; that’s less than one …
Could a different testing strategy reduce healthcare workers’ isolation after unprotected exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19?
December 17th, 2020 Research News Dr. Benjamin Smith, a scientist and associate director of the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC)- Credit photo : Owen Egan RI-MUHC study …
COVID-19 : Five outbreaks at the MUHC
December 21st, 2020 News There are currently 5 outbreaks at the MUHC. Two at the Montreal General Hospital (fewer than 5 patients and fewer than 5 healthcare workers) two at Royal Victoria Hospital (fewer than 5 patients and fewer than 5 healthcare …
The Montreal Children’s Hospital participates in an effort to increase capacity by caring for MUHC adult patients
December 23rd, 2020 News In response to the MSSS's request to increase our capacity to accommodate COVID-19 patients, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and its healthcare workers are collaborating to undertake an important délestage (decreasing …
The first baby of the year 2021 at the MUHC is a girl!
January 1st, 2021 Releases News MONTREAL, – New Year's good news has arrived: the first baby of the year 2021 born at the McGill University Health Centre is a baby girl! Lara Michelle Adaszkiewicz was born at 00:01 and 10 seconds am on January 1, 2021, …
Could an antidepressant slow COVID-19 progression?
January 11th, 2021 Research Releases RI-MUHC researchers launch a clinical trial of fluvoxamine, a drug that has already proven efficient in reducing lung injury in animal studies and a small placebo-controlled trial At a time when the number of patients …
Saliva samples for COVID-19 testing: as good as nasopharyngeal swabs, but cheaper
January 12th, 2021 Releases Research News According to a new study by a group of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University, saliva sampling should be considered as an alternative to …