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Tango dancing could benefit Parkinson's disease patients
April 13th, 2015 Releases Dancing the Argentine tango could have potential benefits for people at certain stages in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to findings in a new study by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and …
April - Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
April 2nd, 2015 Releases The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, is at the forefront of Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Parkinson’s patients are seen at The Neuro’s …
A glimmer of hope for patients with leukodystrophies
July 8th, 2015 Releases Dr. Geneviève Bernard, Child Health and Human Developmental Program, RI-MUHC Dr. Benoit Coulombe, IRCM Leukodystrophies are deadly neurodegenerative diseases that affect one in 7,000 children and remain incurable. These genetic …
Temporary closure of one traffic lane on Cedar Ave
July 8th, 2015 A temporary closure of one lane of traffic on Cedar Avenue will take place on Saturday July 11 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in order to transfer a piece of biomedical equipment from the Montreal General Hospital (MGH). A crane will be …
Two RI-MUHC recipients set out to make new discoveries in prostate cancer research
June 25th, 2015 Releases Fourteen forward-thinking Canadian prostate cancer researchers have been rewarded for their innovation with Movember Discovery Grants, funded by the Movember Foundation through Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC). The winners were …
Where to go for healthcare
Where to go for healthcare CONFUSED ABOUT Healthcare in Quebec? The entire healthcare network of Quebec is undergoing a period of modernization. Plans are underway to increase the number of services provided in more convenient locations, meaning patients …
MUHC in the news | July 4-10
MUHC in the news | July 4-10 The media are keeping up to speed with the latest developments at the MUHC in terms of healthcare delivery, patient's experience, discoveries and teaching. In order to keep you informed, read our MUHC in the news bulletin - …
MUHC conducts first islet cell transplant in Quebec
July 23rd, 2015 Releases The MUHC has conducted the first islet cell transplant in Quebec. The breakthrough was made at the Glen site of the MUHC after the complex process of isolating islet cells from a donor pancreas was achieved at the MUHC Human Islet …
Mutual trust and close follow-up, keys to successful hepatitis B treatment
July 24th, 2015 Articles A trusting doctor-patient relationship is important to help patients make well informed decisions about their treatment. When it comes to hepatitis B – a disease requiring long-term treatment and close follow-up – that’s …
RI-MUHC researchers awarded CIHR funding for high-impact programs
July 28th, 2015 Releases The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is proud to announce that 15 of its members have been awarded inaugural Foundation grants for high-impact, long-term programs in the latest round of funding …