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3D brain mapping first in Quebec
May 25th, 2010 Neurosurgeons perform some of the most delicate operations in medicine - a difference of 2 mm can mean life or death for a patient. Exact movements are therefore critical assets of a neurosurgeon. A precise "map" of the territory they will …
At the forefront of prostate cancer
June 15th, 2010 Dr. Armen Aprikian, MUHC urologist-in-chief and one of five MUHC surgeons specializing in complex urological cancers. (Photo: Pierre Dubois) According to Dr. Armen Aprikian, MUHC urologistin- chief, prostate cancer and non-melanoma skin …
State-of-the-heart
May 25th, 2010 Dr. Renzo Cecere, MUHC director of the Mechanical Heart Assist Program and MUHC surgical director of the Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Program, was the first surgeon in Canada in 2002 to implant a longterm mechanical heart device as …
Play's the thing!
May 25th, 2010 As part of the Montreal Children's Hospital's Child Life program, patients enjoy spending time with their furry-footed therapist, Porto. Therapeutic Recreation focuses on a wide range of techniques to improve the physical, cognitive, …
The MUHC reaches out for children's health
May 25th, 2010 The professionals in the division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at The Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are no strangers to reaching out. Using email and electronic stethoscopes, and venturing …
Post-Polio clinic only one in Quebec
May 25th, 2010 At the Post-Polio Clinic at the Montreal Neurological Hospital, a multi-disciplinary team helps patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Some of the team members, from left to right: Dr. Daria Trojan, physiatrist; …
Keep summer sun fun
May 25th, 2014 Skin cancer does not occur overnight. It takes years of exposure to the sun or other sources of ultraviolet rays and a little genetic influence. People who burn easily - often those with fair skin - and those genetically predisposed to …
Dr. Karen Kost speaks out about vocal abuse
May 25th, 2010 The latest addition to the otolaryngology department is a new CO2 laser coupled with a microscope that directs a powerful beam of light that acts as a hot knife to make precise surgical cuts and can be used to treat tumors and polyps in the …
The Research Institute of the MUHC
The Research Institute of the MUHC The Research Institute of the MUHC is a precious asset for our hospitals and for the communities we serve. As the largest and most comprehensive medical and life sciences research facility of its kind in Canada, it is …
Montreal, Quebec
Montreal, Quebec Montreal is a diverse and dynamic metropolis known for its joie de vivre. A great place to live, with plenty of restaurants, night life, conventions, and exhibitions, Montreal is famous for its annual Jazz Festival, Film Festival and Just …