Research
Breastfed babies are less likely to develop eczema as teenagers, study shows.
Babies whose mothers had received support to breastfeed exclusively for a sustained period from birth have a 54% lower risk of eczema at...
November 13, 2017
No doubt: Study finds confident tone elicits trust
by Philip Fine for Medicine Focus A person with a confident voice may do more than just make you think he or she...
November 2, 2017
Identification of a new gene causing scoliosis and bone malformations
Finding by Montreal researchers could help doctors recognize rare condition A unique collaboration among Shriners Hospital for Children – Canada, CHU Sainte-Justine and...
November 2, 2017
Giving rookie dads the online info they really need
MUHC study unveils a website tailored for men transitioning to parenthood Source: MUHC Newsroom Expectant and new parents often turn to the internet...
October 31, 2017
Incorporating ultrasound in plastic surgery practice
Recent paper highlights potential uses of the technology for the sub-specialty When we think of ultrasound, most people tend to consider imaging, for...
October 26, 2017
Insulin in people living with Type 2 Diabetes: Initiation and dosage
Source: Sanofi press release Individuals with type 2 diabetes may need insulin to achieve target blood glucose levels. As such, healthcare professionals and individuals...
October 20, 2017
New breast cancer study could lead to more accurate predictions of cancer development
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre How can you improve the treatment of breast cancer? By determining how it develops in the...
October 19, 2017
Gene discovered in Inflammatory Bowel Disease could lead to improved treatments
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre A recent study published in Nature Communications by Drs. Nassima Fodil and Philippe Gros at the...
October 19, 2017
New mechanism detected in Alzheimer’s disease
Rate of RNA decay could be a key to breakdown in communication between neurons By Chris Chipello, McGill Reporter McGill University researchers have...
October 13, 2017
Breast cancer study reveals new pathways for metastasis
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre A new breast cancer study recently published in Cell Metabolism led by Drs. Julie St-Pierre and...
October 13, 2017
Predicting when a sound will occur relies on the brain’s motor system
Research shows how the brain’s motor signals sharpen our ability to decipher complex sound flows By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro Whether it is...
October 5, 2017
New research could impact Alzheimer’s disease prevention
Researchers move closer to understanding enzymes that play a role in amyloid generation Amyloids are aggregates of proteins that stick together and have...
October 4, 2017