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No-Nonsense Approach to Genetic Kidney Disease in Children
October 4th, 2018 Releases Montreal – The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre’s (RI-MUHC) push to treat a rare genetic disease in children – with a higher percentage found in French Canadians – has received $2 million dollars as …
Annual Public Meeting of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
October 11th, 2018 Releases Peter Kruyt, Chairman of the Board of Directors cordially invites members of the community to attend the Annual Public Meeting of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Research …
Young Canadians face heightened crash risk after consuming cannabis, new study finds
October 15th, 2018 Releases Research MONTREAL – Young Canadians are more at risk of a vehicle crash even five hours after inhaling cannabis, according to results of a clinical trial conducted at the McConnell Centre for Innovative Medicine (CIM) of the …
The legislation on cannabis
October 17th, 2018 Québec’s cannabis regulations are contained in the Act to constitute the Société québécoise du cannabis, to enact the Cannabis Regulation Act and to amend various highway safety-related provisions. Click here to read an overview of the …
What you need to know - Occupational Therapy Department
What you need to know - Occupational Therapy Department Occupational Therapy Department Hours worked Your stage will be 35 hours per week usually from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. depending on your supervisor's schedule, although some arrangements can be made with …
A deserved round of applause...
October 23rd, 2018 Articles Dealing with hospital acquired infections, known as nosocomial infections, is a challenge that requires sustained and continuous efforts by all. Infection control and prevention measures, including hand hygiene, can greatly …
Music Therapy at the MUHC
Music Therapy at the MUHC What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals (MTA) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music …
Stroke Care
Stroke Care The MUHC is an accredited secondary and tertiary stroke centre. Services Offered: Expert care in the diagnosis and management of acute stroke The multidisciplinary stroke team offers rehabilitation services to help people recover from …
Sperm banks, Egg banks and Surrogacy
Sperm banks, Egg banks and Surrogacy Using a Donor Sperm Bank The use of donor sperm is suggested when the male partner: cannot produce sperm (azoospermia) produces very low quality sperm (oligozoospermia), making pregnancy highly unlikely or for other …
Research teams awarded nearly $12 million in CIHR funding
July 17th, 2018 Releases Understanding the role of genetics in the mechanisms underlying preterm birth, examining sex and gender differences in cardiovascular health outcomes, implementing collaborative tools to improve youth mental health and wellness …