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MUHC in the Media - March 25, 2024
Fatty liver disease: still little-known and symptomless In an article published in the Journal de Montréal , MUHC hepatologist Dr. Giada Sebastiani reports that hepatic steatosis, or fatty liver disease, can develop into severe cirrhosis or liver cancer …
Telehealth
Telehealth Telehealth At the MUHC, we provide care to patients who live near our hospitals and patients who live far from them, too. Using telehealth means that sometimes patients can receive our care from the comfort of their home. Being able to see my …
Ethanol withdrawal
Ethanol withdrawal Ethanol withdrawal Management of patient at risk of ethanol withdrawal Prediction of Alcohol Withdraw Severity Scale (PAWSS FMU-3891) Prescriber tipsheet: 241690_Ethanol withdrawal Preprinted order: MRC 3678 Ethanol Withdrawal tools for …
MUHC in the Media - June 17, 2024
Emergency plans required for dialysis patients in the event of a climate catastrophe MUHC transplant nephrologist Dr. Shaifali Sandal is working on a project with the Canadian Society of Nephrology to determine how to provide effective emergency support …
MUHC in the Media - June 24, 2024
MUHC emergency staff busy during heat wave Patients are coming in with fevers, difficulty breathing and signs of dehydration, he said, and are being rehydrated with IV fluids. At the Montreal General Hospital, emergency room physician Dr. Sanjeet Saluja …
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 …
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 …
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 …
MUHC in the Media - August 5, 2024
Frenotomy: no miracle cure Many parents turn to frenotomy, a surgery that cuts the frenulum under the tongue, when they experience breastfeeding problems. But you have to be careful, because this procedure is not always indicated, says Dr. Sam Daniel , …
MUHC in the Media - August 19, 2024
Introducing peanuts earlier to reduce allergies Introducing peanuts well before the age of three years old in babies' diets has helped reduce the prevalence of allergies in this population, shows a recent study led by Dr. Moshe Ben-Shoshan , scientist at …