Pinpointing the origins of autism

Abnormalities shown to first appear in brain networks involved in sensory processing By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro The origins of autism remain mysterious....
August 29, 2017

Artificial intelligence predicts dementia before onset of symptoms

New technology could improve patient care, accelerate search for Alzheimer’s treatments McGill Newsroom Imagine if doctors could determine, many years in advance, who...
August 22, 2017

MUHC study calls for action to help adolescents with diabetes transition to adult care

Researchers point out significant gaps in transition care services for young adults with diabetes in Quebec McGill Newsroom Adolescence can be a turbulent...
August 22, 2017

Could olfactory loss point to Alzheimer’s disease?

Promising finding suggests odour identification tests may help scientists track the evolution of the disease in persons at risk McGill Newsroom By the...
August 16, 2017

A new role for an old actor could predict prostate cancer recurrence

By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre A recent study published in the journal Genes & Development highlights the work of Drs. Vincent...
August 15, 2017

Researching how CBME can help ensure that our physicians are skilled and competent

By Diane Weidner Early in her journey towards becoming a physician, Dr. Milena Garofalo recognized a need to integrate more simulation-based training in...
August 9, 2017

Newly discovered pathway for pain processing could lead to new treatments

Mouse study finds cancer drugs show potential to replace opioids in managing chronic pain McGill Newsroom The discovery of a new biological pathway...
August 9, 2017

Playing with your brain

New studies show the negative impact of action video games McGill Newsroom Human-computer interactions, such as playing video games, can have a negative...
August 8, 2017

Costs associated with homelessness are high, suggesting need for shift to programs to end homelessness

Support services for homeless people with mental illness in Canada’s biggest cities cost more than $55K a year per person on average, study...
August 8, 2017

Eating protein at all three meals could help seniors stave off muscle decline

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consistent intake of protein is the key ingredient to maintaining...
August 8, 2017

Stress heightens fear of threats from the past

McGill Newsroom Recognizing threats is an essential function of the human mind — think “fight or flight” — one that is aided by...
August 8, 2017

New research offers hope for faster acting antidepressants

By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro For people suffering from depression, a day without treatment can seem like a lifetime. A new study explains...
August 3, 2017