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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 …
MUHC in the News | November 20 - 24, 2017
MUHC in the News | November 20 - 24, 2017 “Entr’acte” shows different visions of the original Royal Vic Eleven well-known Montreal photographers were invited by the RBC Art and Heritage Centre of the McGill University Health Centre to tour the original …
Make the right choice!
November 27th, 2017 Every year during the holidays, Montréal hospitals see a spike in visits to their emergency rooms. The holidays are a time for all sorts of gatherings, which brings people into contact with the viruses that are going around at that …
Love through illness
February 14th, 2017 Articles Valentine’s Day is all about love, and love comes in many forms. Love that helps those navigate illness is pure, all-consuming, and powerful. The walls of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are filled with beautiful …
MUHC in the News | February 13 - 17, 2017
MUHC in the News | February 13 - 17, 2017 The most beautiful Valentine’s Day gift for a little girl A 5-year old girl from Longueuil certainly received the most beautiful gift for Valentine's Day. Léa Gauthier learned today that she is officially in …
What is high Lipoprotein(a), and should I be concerned?
February 22nd, 2017 Releases Montreal – A team of researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC) found that elevations in a unusual form of cholesterol, called Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a), as responsible for 1 in 14 …
A prescription with legs!
February 23rd, 2017 Releases Montreal – A study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) shows that physician-delivered step count prescriptions, combined with the use of a pedometer, can lead to a 20 per cent …
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month!
March 2nd, 2017 Releases In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the 3rdamong women. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it is crucial to highlight the importance of early screening, …