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A new understanding of mental illness

webfull — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:06:37 +0000

The causes of psychiatric disorders are poorly understood. Now, in work led by researchers at �㽶��Ƶ, there is evidence that a wide range of early onset psychiatric problems (from depression, anxiety and addictions to dyslexia, bulimia, and ADHD) may be largely due to the combination of just three factors. The first is biological—in the form of individual variability in the brain’s dopamine reward pathway. The second is social—and points to the important role of early childhood neglect or abuse.

Published: 8 December 2021

Can inhaled corticosteroids alleviate early symptoms of COVID-19?

webfull — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:43:57 +0000

Despite high hopes, a new pan-Canadian study published today in The BMJ suggests that ciclesonide—an inhaled and nasal steroid drug commonly used for asthma and rhinitis—won’t be the treatment to change the course of the pandemic.

Published: 2 November 2021

Dangers of smoking during pregnancy

webfull — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:36:17 +0000

Mothers who smoke are more likely to deliver smaller babies even after a full-term pregnancy, increasing the risks of birth defects and neurological disorders later in life, say researchers from �㽶��Ƶ. The team of researchers, which includes Assistant Professor Michael Dahan and Ido Feferkorn of the �㽶��Ƶ Health Care Center, examined the effects of smoking on more than nine million deliveries in the Unites States over 11 years, one of the largest studies to date.

Published: 20 September 2021

Holidays bring severe spike in nut allergies for children

webfull — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:14:49 +0000

A new study examining the link between peanut and tree-nut anaphylaxis in children and holidays found spikes at Halloween and Easter. The study, led by a team of researchers from the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the �㽶��Ƶ Health Centre (MCH-MUHC), found that most were previously unknown allergies, calling for increased awareness.

Published: 5 October 2020

Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis

webfull — Wed, 04 May 2016 14:27:55 +0000

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New study reinforces importance of implementing screening in Quebec

Published: 4 May 2016

The brain gives up more secrets

webfull — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:00:45 +0000

By Julie Robert, �㽶��Ƶ Health Centre

A research team, led by the Research Institute of the �㽶��Ƶ Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal, has broken new ground in our understanding of the complex functioning of the brain.

Published: 18 February 2016

Top award for spinal cord injury research

webfull — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:08:46 +0000

Innovative research aims to improve the quality of life for those living with spinal cord injuries

Published: 16 November 2015

Expectant dads get depressed too

webfull — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:26:37 +0000

Transition to parenthood can be a difficult life event. It can have an impact on both parents and on the long-term development of the child. While mother’s "baby blues" have been widely investigated, little research has been conducted on antenatal paternal depression.

Published: 5 October 2015

Illegal marijuana used by 10 per cent of fibromyalgia patients

webfull — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:21:25 +0000

A new study published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, led by Dr. Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, a rheumatologist at the �㽶��Ƶ Health Centre, reveals that 13 per cent of FM patients use cannabinoids for relief from symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue, and insomnia.

Published: 22 June 2012

Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children

mark.styles@McGill.Ca — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:53 +0000

Published: 30 January 2012