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MUHC in the news | January 30 - February 3, 2017
MUHC in the news | January 30 - February 3, 2017 Heads Up conference at McGill shines a light on sports concussions On January 27, 2017, McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) hosted a public lecture, poster …
Angie's story of survival
February 7th, 2017 Articles Did you know that patients have a better survival rate for all cancers than they did 10 years ago? At the MUHC, our cancer survivorship program provides support, care and education to breast cancer survivors who are at the end …
Monday, August 7 is a holiday at the MUHC
August 4th, 2017 Releases Monday, August 7 is a holiday at the MUHC. Our offices, clinics and test centres will be closed. Regular opening hours will resume on the following day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In the event of a medical …
One-on-one with RI-MUHC's Dr. Bahar Torabi and Dr. Elizabeth Fixman
February 10th, 2017 Articles The McGill University Health Centre’s Research Institute (RI-MUHC) houses an incredible amount of talent and innovation. To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with two female researchers …
Pregnancy-related conditions taken together leave moms - and dads - at risk
November 14th, 2017 Releases Montreal — Research has already shown that women who develop either diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at risk of getting type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease years later. Now, a new study …
Breastfed babies are less likely to have eczema
November 13th, 2017 Releases Babies whose mothers had received support to breastfeed exclusively for a sustained period from birth have a 54% lower risk of eczema at the age of 16, a new study led by researchers from King’s College London, Harvard …
Female Fertility Preservation
Female Fertility Preservation Fertility Preservation treatment is an option offered to patients before undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy which can affect their ability to conceive. Fertility Preservation for cancer patients is the only …
MUHC in the News | November 13 - 17, 2017
MUHC in the News | November 13 - 17, 2017 Pregnancy-related conditions taken together leave moms and dads at risk Women who develop diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing those conditions post pregnancy, a study …
Unprecedented Canada-wide movement to improve pediatric cancer treatment
November 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – In Canada, cancer remains the leading cause of illness-related death in children. In an effort to accelerate research breakthroughs and ensure a faster path to a cure for children living with resistant, recurrent …
Construction around the McGill University Health Centre Glen site
November 24th, 2017 Releases Due to the Vendome Project (STM is building a tunnel from the metro to the trains and the Glen site), there is currently an eastbound portion of the Glen site north road that is closed to vehicular traffic. If you are coming …