The Neuro - The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute - Hospital) /neuro/articles/rss en Glial cells take centre stage in new international research collaboration /neuro/article/research/glial-cells-take-centre-stage-new-international-research-collaboration <p>A new pilot project between researchers at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and the University of Edinburgh is investigating the role of glial cells in brain circuit development. </p> <p>Glial cells, long considered mere support cells in the brain, are now recognized as pivotal players in establishing and fine-tuning neuronal connectivity.  </p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:32:17 +0000 Helen Gemmrich 6298 at /neuro Big changes afoot at The Neuro for myotonic dystrophy treatments /neuro/article/research/big-changes-afoot-neuro-myotonic-dystrophy-treatments After years with little to offer patients, researchers are testing a treatment that targets the genetic problem at the heart of this rare disease. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:31:11 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6293 at /neuro Info-Neuro Monthly Update for December /neuro/article/info-neuro-monthly-update-december New Patient Educational Information Sheets Now Available!  Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:28:47 +0000 Sabrina Burr 6290 at /neuro Bringing knowledge to life /neuro/article/bringing-knowledge-life-essential-work-librarians-neuro A chat with librarians Selin Altuntur and Paule Kelly-Rhéaume Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:47:00 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6283 at /neuro Changes to the composition of the Neuro Advisory Board /neuro/article/changes-composition-neuro-advisory-board Message from the Director, Dr. Guy Rouleau. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:49:40 +0000 Guy Rouleau 6280 at /neuro November is Diabetes Awareness Month /neuro/article/patient-care/monthly-update-neuro-patient-resource-centre-november-diabetes-awareness-month To highlight Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re presenting a helpful resource about diet and nutrition for people living with diabetes. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:06:09 +0000 Sabrina Burr 6271 at /neuro Former patient gives back /neuro/article/former-patient-gives-back-chat-volunteer-lawrence-reich If you enter The Neuro on a Monday morning, chances are you will be given a warm welcome by Lawrence Reich who has been a volunteer since 2012. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:04:24 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6268 at /neuro Behind the scan /neuro/article/behind-scan-day-life-research-pet-technologists-neuro-0 In the world of medical imaging, PET research technicians play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the brain’s inner workings. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:00:17 +0000 Stephane Mukunzi 6265 at /neuro The Neuro: a source of hope for brain tumour patients /neuro/article/neuro-source-hope-brain-tumour-patients Leading physicians and access to clinical trials are changing the lives of Quebecers suffering from glioblastoma. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:03 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6244 at /neuro Sonia Afanasieva: Speech therapist /neuro/article/sonia-afanasieva-speech-therapist “It’s a job that suits my personality and comes naturally to me, so I’m very happy.†Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:38:00 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6241 at /neuro