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MUHC in the Media - July 17, 2024
Researchers find a possible therapeutic target rare and deadly pediatric brain tumours A new study published in Cell reveals that PFA ependymoma, which are aggressive and hard-to-treat pediatric brain tumours, display unique 3D genome features that could …
Office Hysteroscopy
Office Hysteroscopy About the procedure The office hysteroscopy is done at the MUHC Reproductive Centre. It’s a procedure that allows your doctor to view the inside of your uterus by using a thin rigid instrument called a hysteroscope (about 3mm), …
New bicycle repair stations enhance mobility at the MUHC
July 19th, 2024 News We're excited to share that our Technical Services Department is installing new Biciborne repair stations. These bicycle repair stations have an air pump and multiple tools protected from the weather. They are great for cyclists, …
MUHC in the Media - July 23, 2024
Electric scooters: the need for vigilance In the last three months, the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) Trauma Centre has already treated seven patients with e-scooter-related injuries. With the rising popularity of these devices, more injuries could …
Triple-negative breast cancer: new hope for an existing drug
July 24th, 2024 News Research Releases RI-MUHC team takes another step toward precision medicine by targeting a biomarker of CDK4/6 inhibitor efficacy in breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer Montréal, July 24, 2024 — Highly aggressive …
Employee Spotlight: International Security Officers Day!
July 24th, 2024 News Thank you, Temuera Billy Betham Anihia, and all your colleagues, for the excellent work you do. Join us as we celebrate International Security Officers Day on July 24. What led you to becoming a security officer ? I heard about …
A first-ever effective therapy for rare devastating neurodegenerative diseases
July 29th, 2024 News Research Releases With the support of a nonprofit organization started by a patient’s family, rare disease expert Dr. Kenneth Myers initiated a clinical trial for a promising treatment for a severe and deadly disease caused by …
MUHC in the Media - July 29, 2024
A first-ever effective therapy for rare devastating neurodegenerative diseases With the support of the Liam Foundation, a nonprofit organization started by a patient’s family, Dr. Kenneth Myers , a pediatric neurologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital …
Dream discovery: Melatonin’s key role in REM sleep revealed
August 7th, 2024 News Research A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions. Human sleep unfolds in a precise sequence of non-REM (Rapid Eye …
Remarkable work by a fantastic team
July 31st, 2024 News Last week there was an extraordinary photography exhibit at the Mental Health Day Hospital in the Allan Memorial Institute, located at 1025 Avenue des Pins. Some fifty photographs, the fruit of patients' labours, are on display. The …