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World-class research facilities: “From bench to bedside”
February 2nd, 2015 Releases Today, Mr. Normand Rinfret, Director General and CEO of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), and Dr. Vassilios Papadopoulos, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the Research Institute of the MUHC …
New MUHC Psychiatric ED and Short Stay Unit construction is on track
February 4th, 2015 What was previously the McGill University health Centre (MUHC) Admitting and Medical Records department at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) is now a completely unrecognizable construction site, as the space undergoes a significant …
The MUHC partners with the Rossy Cancer Network to smooth the rocky road of cancer survivorship
February 4th, 2015 Releases Cancer diagnosis and treatment is a frightening and stressful time for patients, often involving many consults and procedures with different specialists. Once active treatment ends it may feel like the difficult journey is …
Where on the Glen Campus will the Neuro be located? Can you share a map indicating that location?
February 5th, 2015 The plan for the Neuro, which consists of the Montreal Neurological Hospital and the Montreal Neurological Institute, is to move to the Glen as a second phase of construction. The eastern portion of the site, part of the City of …
Unique Canada-wide aging study begins sharing data
February 6th, 2015 Researchers interested in the health and wellbeing of Canadians now have a treasure trove of additional information to draw on. The first major data release from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is underway and offers …
Talking about rheumatoid arthritis: inspiration and encouragement
February 10th, 2015 Articles “Acceptance of a chronic condition is not a synonym of passiveness,” says Rheumatologist Dr. Inès Colmegna. “It’s a process that plays a positive role in a patient’s physical, social and emotional well-being.” Anne Weber * has …
Smoking thins vital part of brain
February 10th, 2015 Releases Years ago, children were warned that smoking could stunt their growth, but now a major study by an international team including the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University and the University of Edinburgh shows new …
Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells
February 11th, 2015 Releases VIDEO: http://bit.ly/1EYjsTV Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, at McGill University and the …
The MAUDE Unit at the Glen: an ideal environment to welcome young adults with congenital heart disease
February 13th, 2015 Articles The Maude Unit celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015! “We have created an environment where young patients with congenital heart disease feel at home,” says Cardiologist and MAUDE Director Dr. Ariane Marelli. When …
Award-winning ovarian cancer website offers info to suit each patient’s needs
February 13th, 2015 “It was a real pleasure to have the whole team work together on the website,” says clinical nurse specialist Joanne Power. The MUHC Ovarian Cancer Guide developed by an RVH’s Gynaecologic Oncology interdisciplinary team with the MUHC’s …