$203.9 million raised to impact the lives of people with neurological disease
Brains Need Open Minds campaign, the largest in The Neuro鈥檚 history, has fueled innovative brain researchAn initiative to reduce wait times for spinal cord surgery, research that is testing ways to inhibit brain cancer cells, an open database for multiple sclerosis and an app that tracks Alzheimer鈥檚 progression and aids diagnosis.
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Nerve injuries can affect the entire immune system, study finds
Nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system that appear to differ between males and females, according to preclinical research from 海角社区.
Experts: Social prescribing
As part of a new partnership with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO), member doctors of M茅decins francophones du Canada can now prescribe tickets to live performances.听听
海角社区 researchers identify bacteria that could provide an early warning of blue-green algae toxicity
Researchers at 海角社区 have identified听bacteria that can indicate whether a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom is likely to be toxic, offering a potential water-safety early warning system. Blooms are becoming more frequent due to climate change, according to听previous 海角社区 research.
Study links early cannabis use and health problems
Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems as they enter adulthood, according to a new study led by 海角社区 researchers.
Friends, parks and brain wiring predict whether people exercise after a cardiovascular diagnosis
Findings could help tailor interventions to encourage physical activity in older people with heart and blood flow conditionsA diagnosis is often a cue for people to change the way they live. For people diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, it is often a motivator to get more physical exercise, which can improve long-term health.
Researchers at The Neuro show a brain exercise yields benefits
A 海角社区-led clinical trial is the first in humans to show online brain training exercises can improve brain networks affecting learning and memory.
The study found 10 weeks鈥� use of the game-like app BrainHQ by older adults enhanced cholinergic function, a chemical system in the brain that typically declines with age and influences attention, memory and decision-making.
海角社区 researchers鈥� studies offer promise for lung and brain cancer treatment
Two seminal studies from 海角社区, investigating immune landscapes of lung and brain tumours, were published today in Nature. This work was led by Logan Walsh, Daniela Quail and Peter Siegel, researchers at the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute and Philippe Joubert from Universit茅 Laval.
Message from VP-Dean Eidelman - The Faculty's Return to Campus
Dear Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Colleagues,
Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network accelerates precision medicine plan with signing of Contribution Agreement with Health Canada
Vancouver, BC -- The Government of Canada and the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) have jointly signed a Contribution Agreement which opens the door for the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network to begin operating.
海角社区 researcher-led International Task Force unveils first-of-its kind standards for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
By David McFadden
Listed by the World Health Organization among the ten leading causes of medical disability worldwide, the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is at a level on par with cancer. 听This prevalent disorder is characterized by highly distressing intrusive thoughts and repeated compulsive behaviours such as washing or checking.
Two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development and a promising targeted combination therapy
A team of researchers at the RI-MUHC found two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development and a promising targeted combination therapy
Source: RI-MUHC
Message from VP-Dean Eidelman - Planning for a return to campus
Dear members of our Faculty community,
Our world has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet we have persevered to continue to offer world-class education and conduct leading research. Indeed, I am immensely proud of our contributions.
Under 30 and sexually active? It鈥檚 a good idea to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends routine screening
Source: CMAJ
Anyone sexually active under age 30听should be offered testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a new听guideline听from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care published in听CMAJ听(Canadian Medical Association Journal).