鈥淚n the future, I want to become a nurse. I feel that going to this camp will help me develop my understanding of the field and prepare me for the future,鈥� explains Kathleen Fab颅ella, a student at 脡cole secondaire La Voie.听 Kathleen is one of 44 high school students who participated in the 2017 edition of the Explore! Careers in Health camp held on June 26-28 at 捆绑SM社区.
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Published on: 11 Jul 2017
The Tenaquip Foundation donation will allow for faster drug development, better care for ALS patients
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A generous donation by The Tenaquip Foundation will improve the quality of care available to ALS patients at The Neuro, and increase the rate at which researchers can evaluate new ALS drugs.
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Published on: 3 Jul 2017
Canadian researchers have invented an intraoperative probe that reliably detects multiple types of tumour cells听
Patients with common widespread forms of cancer will enjoy longer life expectancy and reduced risk of recurrence thanks to a multimodal optical spectroscopy probe developed by Canadian researchers.听
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Published on: 28 Jun 2017
Different forms of memory exist in the same neuron and can be manipulated separately
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Scientists have known for some time that a memory is stored in the brain through changes in the strength of particular synapses, the structures that pass signals between neurons. However, how the change in strength persisted remained a mystery. Solving this mystery has important implications for remedying neurological and psychological disorders.
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Published on: 27 Jun 2017
On May 19th, the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL) welcomed Indigenous youth leaders (First Nation, Inuit, M茅tis, and Native American) from the Eagle Spirit Camp for a half-day of hands-on workshops and activities organized by Dr. Kent Saylor of the 捆绑SM社区 Faculty of Medicine.听 During the morning lecture, a group of 25 students aged 13 to 17 years old attended a lecture by health care professionals to learn about careers in nursing and medicine.
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Published on: 21 Jun 2017
World-renowned expert Dr. Tim Draycott inspires maternity teams with PROMPT training methods
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada provides support for a distinguished educator to visit a Royal-College accredited simulation centre in Canada each year via the John. G. Wade Visiting Professorship in Patient Safety and Simulation-Based Medical Education.
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Published on: 21 Jun 2017
Teaching Home Care in the Simulated Apartment
As the average age of the population rises, care is moving out of the hospitals and into the homes. Home care may be an option for patients who are recovering after a hospital stay, or for individuals who are dealing with an illness and want to remain at home for as long as safely possible to maintain their existing lifestyle and independence.
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Published on: 19 Jun 2017
Neuronavigation allows more accurate catheter placements, less surgical complications
Traumatic brain injury is a life-threatening condition that requires fast and accurate intervention. A protocol for a new tool developed by Medtronic Navigation with the help of researchers at the 捆绑SM社区 Health Centre (MUHC) is allowing surgeons to deliver better care than ever.
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Published on: 13 Jun 2017
Much work to be done to improve diagnosis and treatment
When NHL star player Sidney Crosby suffered a concussion during a game in May 鈥� the fourth concussion of his career 鈥� the news made nationwide headlines. A few years earlier, a concussion had kept the Pittsburgh Penguins star off the ice for ten months.
Concussions can have serious consequences, even in cases where the victim shows few symptoms immediately. Victims often shrug off a mild blow to the head, unaware that brain damage has occurred.
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Published on: 7 Jun 2017
ALS takes away the patient鈥檚 motor functions one at a time, and the progress of finding effective drugs to counter its insidious effects has been slow. June is ALS Month, a good time to update the public on the latest developments in ALS research taking place at The Neuro.
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) is recognized as a leading Canadian centre for research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as well as for its care of ALS patients.
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Published on: 2 Jun 2017
The Neuro is an important centre for stroke care in Montreal
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The Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) is marking Stroke Month in June to increase public awareness about the dangers of this serious condition, and the importance of early intervention. A Canadian suffers a stroke every ten minutes. Each year, about 14,000 Canadians die of stroke, making stroke the third-leading cause of death in this country.
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Published on: 1 Jun 2017
Microglia, critical to Alzheimer鈥檚 research, can now be produced artificially
The quest for better understanding of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease (AD) has a powerful new tool at its disposal 鈥� the ability to artificially generate brain cells that have been shown to play an important role in the disease function.
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Published on: 16 May 2017
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Published on: 1 May 2017
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) is home to Canada鈥檚 first multiple sclerosis (MS) clinic, and MS research and treatment has been a major focus at The Neuro for many years. The MS clinic employs a highly specialized staff who have access to the latest research data and methods of treatment. It is a clinic where innovation and progress are paramount.
Published on: 1 May 2017
Brain diseases and disorders are the leading cause of disability, directly affecting one in three Canadians as well as millions of family members, friends, colleagues and caregivers. The Government of Canada recognizes the significant impact on the health of Canadians, and supports Canadian research on the brain and related diseases and disorders
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Published on: 27 Apr 2017
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