Education
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespans in women
Calcium-rich diet and supplements provide similar benefits Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer,...
May 17, 2013
TUESDAY, MAY 28 – 2013 Health Sciences Convocation
Convocation is more than just a formal ceremony for the conferral of degrees, diplomas and certificates—it is a time-honoured tradition that celebrates a...
May 15, 2013
Genetics and Cancer – Angelina Jolie Turns Spotlight on a Tough Medical Dilemma
Dr. William Foulkes, Chair of the Cancer Genetics Program, Dept. of Oncology, and Research Institute-MUHC, was interviewed by CTV, CBC TV and radio...
May 14, 2013
The Rossy Cancer Network Launch
Dear Colleagues, The Oncology communities within McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and St. Mary’s Hospital...
May 14, 2013
Unleashing the watchdog protein
Research opens door to new drug therapies for Parkinson’s disease McGill University researchers have unlocked a new door to developing drugs to slow the progression...
May 9, 2013
Bell Let’s Talk donates $230,000 to the Jewish General Hospital Foundation
Funds will increase support, training and access to the Child Psychiatry Transitional Care Program at JGH The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation is...
May 8, 2013
TELUS Health and McGill University announce a multi-disciplinary million dollar research partnership
TELUS Health and McGill University have entered into a three-year, million dollar partnership to create a learning environment and conduct research on how...
May 8, 2013
The right amount of vitamin D for babies
Study confirms 400 IU daily dose for infants under one year of age Vitamin D is crucial to the growth of healthy bones....
May 3, 2013
Navigating the brain’s blood vessels
Live 3D images of brain’s vasculature will improve patient diagnosis and treatment The diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening neurological conditions such as...
May 3, 2013
IRCM Researchers are Among Five Teams in Canada to Receive Funding from Brain Canada
A group of Montréal researchers is one of five teams in Canada to receive a grant from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation -...
May 1, 2013
Syndrome de « l’œil paresseux » : nouvelle approche thérapeutique prometteuse
L'amblyopie est la cause la plus courante de déficience visuelle chez l'enfant; touchant jusqu'à 3 pour cent de la population. Une équipe de...
April 23, 2013
“Lazy eye” disorder – a promising new therapeutic approach
Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment in childhood, affecting up to 3 per cent of the population. A research team...
April 23, 2013