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MUHC in the News | June 20 - 23, 2016
MUHC in the News | June 20 - 23, 2016 Cellular woes at MUHC Glen site to be fixed by Telus The MUHC and Telus announced a collaborative initiative to boost the cellphone signal inside the Glen site this week. The telecommunications company will cover the …
A changing tide at the Lachine Hospital
June 27th, 2016 Articles After a series of changes, the work environment in the operating room at the Lachine Hospital has, once again, become pleasant and rewarding. From left to right, front row: Benoit Caron, nurse; Françoise Phaneuf, patient …
An informed and dedicated team oversees a large inventory that's crucial to treating our patients
June 28th, 2016 From the simplest machines to the most complex, the huge inventory of biomedical equipment used by the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) includes an amazing variety of devices available to meet many needs at the MUHC. This could …
Daily dose of caffeine impairs recovery after noise-induced hearing loss
June 30th, 2016 Releases A new study by investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has discovered that daily consumption of caffeine can impair recovery after temporary hearing damage. The results are …
MUHC expert Dr. Mark Ware appointed vice-chair of federal task force on legalization of cannabis
June 30th, 2016 Releases Dr. Mark Ware World-renowned pain specialist and medical cannabis researcher Dr. Mark Ware, director of clinical research at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), has been nominated …
The MUHC clarifies its policy on end of life care
July 4th, 2016 Releases Last April, a MUHC patient requested medical assistance to dying and was transferred from the MUHC palliative care unit at the Glen to receive treatment. Both family and patient consented to the move for the procedure and were …
Blues musician, Anthony Gomes, donates musical equipment to the MUHC psychiatry program
July 6th, 2016 Releases Blues musician Anthony Gomes provided “music to the ears” of patients and staff at the MUHC today as he announced a donation of sound recording and listening equipment to the Montreal General Hospital’s (MGH) Adult Psychiatry …
MUHC in the News | July 4 - 8, 2016
MUHC in the News | July 4 - 8, 2016 Desjardins’ donation leads to development of unique MUHC centre The McGill University Health Centre Foundation (MUHC) received a $510,000 donation from Desjardins which will go towards the advancement of professional …
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 …
Critical years ahead in fight against hepatitis C virus
July 28th, 2016 Articles Research In the last five years, new drugs have revolutionized the treatment of hepatitis C (HCV), a virus that causes serious liver disease. These medicines, which are safer and more effective than older therapies, have raised …