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MUHC in the Media - September 30, 2024
Memory loss and other signs of dementia Dr. Ronald Postuma , Director of the MUHC Division of neurology and Scientist at the Neuro and the Research Institute of the MUHC, is quoted in an article that presents five possible signs of dementia. The New York …
MUHC in the Media - October 28, 2024
Two new studies examine how vaping during adolescence affects the lungs and heart Carolyn Baglole , PhD, Scientist in the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program at the RI-MUHC, and RI-MUHC PhD student Vincenza Caruana , spoke about two …
MUHC in the Media - September 2, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes radiotherapy treatments more efficient and precise Thanks to AI, radiotherapy treatments at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are now faster and more precise. The time saved allows doctors to treat more …
MUHC in the Media - September 23, 2024
Virtual reality can help with phobias The MUHC is one of the first hospitals to offer therapy sessions through virtual reality to treat various phobias, such as the fear of flying. The virtual environments used to replicate different anxiety-inducing …
Come as you are | Patient Attendants
Come as you are | Patient Attendants Choosing to work at the MUHC is all about finding that life-work balance For Latira that means carving out time to take lots of photos – especially of the sky. Sunsets are her absolute favourite subject matter and …
MUHC in the Media - August 26, 2024
Quilts for sick children Since 2004, a group of moms have been making quilts and donating them to the Montreal Children's Hospital, a gesture appreciated by families, explain Sarah Shea , Assistant Head Nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Jill …
MUHC in the Media - September 16, 2024
Living donors: safer than what you would think A young man from Montreal is looking for a living kidney donor to save his life. Patricia Hooker of the MUHC living donor clinic says that the clinic is with the donor and recipient every step of the way. …
MUHC in the Media - July 9, 2024
Can arthrosis be prevented? MUHC rheumatologist Dr. Evelyne Vinet talks to La Presse about osteoarthritis. She explains that, while there are genetic predispositions for certain types of osteoarthritis, it is possible to prevent or lessen the symptoms of …
Media Contacts and Guidelines
August 9th, 2010 At the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), we recognize our responsibility to the media to provide information of public interest. However, we must balance the media’s interest with our responsibility to protect patients’ rights to …
MUHC in the Media - March 20, 2023
Protecting teens from work-related accidents Danick Dumont, a patient at the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH), lost an eye in a work-related accident. To avoid similar events, the provincial government is preparing legislation to regulate work for …