It鈥檚 often referred to as the 鈥淪ilver Tsunami鈥�. The aging of the Canadian population will become a public health challenge in the coming decades. By 2025, it is estimated that one in five Canadians will be over 65, and within 30 years Quebec will have one of the most elderly populations in the Western world. The Research Institute of the 91丝瓜视频 Health Centre (RI MUHC) and 91丝瓜视频 today launched the Montreal component of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) 鈥� one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on aging.
Students at 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management will have access to state-of-the-art software used by financial professionals, thanks to a new agreement between the Faculty and Thomson Reuters.
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Published on: 12 Sep 2012
Have you ever wondered why some people find it so much easier to stop smoking than others? New research shows that vulnerability to smoking addiction is shaped by our genes. A study from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, 91丝瓜视频 shows that people with genetically fast nicotine metabolism have a significantly greater brain response to smoking cues than those with slow nicotine metabolism. Previous research shows that greater reactivity to smoking cues predicts decreased success at smoking cessation and that environmental cues promote increased nicotine intake in animals and humans. 聽 This new finding that nicotine metabolism rates affect the brain鈥檚 response to smoking may lead the way for tailoring smoking cessation programs based on individual genetics.<!--break-->
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Published on: 11 Sep 2012
91丝瓜视频 in Montreal, Quebec, has placed among the top 20 universities globally for the sixth consecutive year in the QS World University Rankings. In the 2012 rankings, released today, 91丝瓜视频 is listed in 18th place, compared with 17th in 2011 and 19th in 2010.聽
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Published on: 10 Sep 2012
91丝瓜视频鈥檚 School of Nursing launched today a new patient- and family-centred initiative, made possible by a visionary contribution from entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard S. Ingram, of the Montreal-based Newton Foundation. 91丝瓜视频 also announced that the School has been renamed in honour of Mr. Ingram鈥檚 longtime support of nursing at 91丝瓜视频 and across Quebec.聽
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Published on: 10 Sep 2012
91丝瓜视频鈥檚 2012 Vanier Scholars to research areas ranging from health and business management to the environment and the law聽
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Published on: 5 Sep 2012
Following certain media reports today, 91丝瓜视频 wishes to make some clarifications. More than 90 per cent of students admitted to the medicine program at 91丝瓜视频 are from Quebec. Moreover, 75 per cent of our medical residents* remain in Quebec after their studies.
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Published on: 29 Aug 2012
Vitamin B12 deficiency: tracking the genetic causes
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Published on: 28 Aug 2012
Colossal 11,000-pound fruit salad will benefit Montreal charities
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Published on: 22 Aug 2012
South Pole Telescope makes new maps of microwave sky which lead to amazing discovery
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Published on: 16 Aug 2012
Discovery has implications for cancer and diabetes research
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Published on: 15 Aug 2012
91丝瓜视频 researchers uncover crucial link between hippocampus and prefrontal cortex
Published on: 14 Aug 2012
New measure developed for sustainability of global groundwater water supply points to overuse of water in Asia and North America
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Published on: 8 Aug 2012
91丝瓜视频 and Intellectual Ventures have announced a partnership that provides an additional avenue for 91丝瓜视频 faculty to commercialize their inventions and discoveries.
Published on: 7 Aug 2012
Caffeine may ease Parkinson's symptoms
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Published on: 2 Aug 2012
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