Prof. Mylène Riva & doctoral student Laurianne Debanné, were recently featured in CBC Newsfor their work on the rising energy costs for households in rural Nova Scotia. Read more here:
We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and can be consulted here.
What is the importance of consumer health books?
Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people’s ability to manage their medical conditions.
The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.
Discover the recent additions of books to their collection in person in room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro.
A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.
The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.
For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, consult our web-page on the topic here.
To celebrate Pride Month this June, we are highlighting literature that centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of e-books is freely .
Further information about our e-book catalogue, as well as a how-to guide can be found here.
John Orlowski published in "News Perspective/Preview" article in Cell Metabolism that discusses an intriguing research paper in the same journal issue on a pH-sensitive transcription factor SMAD5 that regulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
This month, we are highlighting not one, not two but three important health conditions:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and myasthenia gravis (MG).
"Each of these conditions comes with its own set of challenges, and we’re here to provide valuable resources to help patients and their families navigate their journeys."
ALS: Understanding and managing the disease
Receiving an ALS diagnosis brings up a lot of questions and emotions.
It's MS Awareness Month!
The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre presents its books on multiple sclerosis. Some of these books are also available in digital format here:
Patients, family members, staff and the community are welcome to browse and borrow books from the Centre's collection.
Don't hesitate to drop by and visit us at The Neuro, located in room 354. Email us atinfoneuro [at] muhc.mcgill.caor call us at 514-398-5358 if you have any questions.
Prestigious award honours McGill and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours
McGill Professor and Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Nada Jabado, has been named the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America. Dr. Jabado is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, a Senior Scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the 㽶Ƶ Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC.
Here are some new book titles in our collection now available for loan:
April 30, 2024 | A large part of implementing good public policy is understanding the effects on various sectors. With a focus on fostering dialogue and collaboration, this event on environmental, social, and governance measures explored effective strategies, identified challenges, and highlighted opportunities for enhancing sustainability efforts across industries. The event brought together prominent leaders from academia, private industry, and the public sector to discuss and exchange insights on developing and implementing robust sustainability practices within organizations.
Please be advised there will be a major electrical shutdown the weekend of May 3-4-5, 2024, at the below list of Macdonald Campus buildings. To facilitate this shutdown, all the buildings listed will be CLOSED starting Friday, May 3rd, at 00h01, until Sunday, May 5th, at 23h59.