Research
McGill study finds people infected with HIV more likely to develop fatty liver
Fatty liver is among the most frequent causes of liver disease in Canada and in Western countries and is one of the main...
November 28, 2017
New research on triple negative breast cancer
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre Paul Savage, an MD/PhD student in Dr. Morag Park’s lab at the Goodman Cancer Research Centre,...
November 24, 2017
CIHR continues Canada 150 celebration: highlights work of Drs. Vincent Giguère and Étienne Audet-Walsh
By Stephanie Malley, Goodman Cancer Research Centre This past year, as part of the Canada 150 celebration, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research...
November 24, 2017
Now you like it, now you don’t
Brain stimulation can change how much we enjoy and value music By Shawn Hayward, The Neuro Enjoyment of music is considered a subjective...
November 22, 2017
More than a research hospital, a hospital driven by research
MUHC among the top 3 on the list of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals! Source: MUHC For the second year in a row,...
November 13, 2017
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