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MUHC joins Montreal key partners to bring cancer research to the next level
June 28th, 2018 Releases Research MONTRÉAL —Leading researchers, cancer centres and hospitals in Montreal, and the Terry Fox Research Institute are partnering to generate new advances in personalized and precision medicine with the aim of improving …
Monday, July 2 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre
June 29th, 2018 News Monday, July 2 is a holiday at the McGill University Health Centre. 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 …
Summer Safety Tips
June 29th, 2018 Summertime means getting outdoors, being active, and enjoying the company of friends and family over a nice BBQ. While the heat and warm weather are loved by many, there are certain precautions that should be taken to stay safe and …
MUHC in the News | July 3, 2018
MUHC in the News | July 3, 2018 Montreal hospitals, research centres team up against cancer Researchers and clinicians from the McGill University Health Centre join forces with the Terry Fox Research Institute and keylocal partners to form the Montreal …
Detection of the C677T variant of the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene no longer available
July 11th, 2018 Releases Dr. Guy Rouleau Genetics Medical Chief Optilab - MUHC Following the withdrawal of this analysis from the Quebec directory of 2018-2019 medical biology analyzes, we inform you that the above analysis will no longer be offered by …
Offering a Helping Hand to those who are in need
July 11th, 2018 Articles Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, and stigma are all heavy burdens being carried by many of the patients seen at The Chronic Viral Illness Clinic at the Royal Victoria Hospital of the McGill University Health …
Canadian first: Hemorrhage control device saves lives of critically injured patients
July 12th, 2018 Releases MONTRÉAL — Most early deaths in trauma patients result from hemorrhaging, so it’s vital that surgeons race to locate and stop it. A new balloon catheter which quickly stops internal bleeding caused by pelvic fractures is leading a …
Sperm banks, Egg banks and Surrogacy
Sperm banks, Egg banks and Surrogacy Using a Donor Sperm Bank The use of donor sperm is suggested when the male partner: cannot produce sperm (azoospermia) produces very low quality sperm (oligozoospermia), making pregnancy highly unlikely or for other …
MUHC in the News | July 13, 2018
MUHC in the News | July 13, 2018 Tiny balloon catheter stops bleeding, has life-saving impact in trauma patients ER-REBOA catheter is often used on the battlefield to stave off bleeding in injured military personnel. Dr. Andrew Beckett, an MUHC trauma …
Research teams awarded nearly $12 million in CIHR funding
July 17th, 2018 Releases Understanding the role of genetics in the mechanisms underlying preterm birth, examining sex and gender differences in cardiovascular health outcomes, implementing collaborative tools to improve youth mental health and wellness …