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Increasing cases of anaphylaxis among children

Anaphylaxis, known to be a sudden and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, seems to be increasing among children, according to a new study led by a team at the Research Institute of the 91˿Ƶ Health Centre (RI-MUHC).

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Published: 21 Apr 2016

Brighter prospects for chronic pain

The potential of light as a non-invasive, highly-focused alternative to pain medication was made more apparent thanks to research conducted by scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of 91˿Ƶ and the 91˿Ƶ Health Centre.

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Published: 20 Apr 2016

Alzheimer’s disease : It takes two (proteins) to tango

For years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheimer's disease (AD). Which one is the driving force behind dementia? The answer: both of them, according to a new study by researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute.

Published: 20 Apr 2016

Spring 2016 honorary degree recipients

By Katherine Gombay, 91˿Ƶ Newsroom

Fourteen outstanding individuals will inspire and encourage 91˿Ƶ’s graduating class of 2016, as they receive honorary degrees during spring convocation ceremonies. 

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Published: 19 Apr 2016

Isabelle Daunais Wins 2016 Killam Prize in Humanities

By Kathryn Jezer-Morton

Three of the six Killam Research Fellows also teach at 91˿Ƶ

Published: 18 Apr 2016

$1.2 M for 91˿Ƶ from CFI John R. Evans Leaders Fund

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To support six research projects in fields from neuroscience to food safety and Arctic ecosystems

Published: 15 Apr 2016

91˿Ƶ gets $1.65 M from NSERC for training project

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CREATE project to prepare graduates for high-skills work in surgical-devices industry

A team led by 91˿Ƶ professor Jake Barralet will receive $1.65 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada to provide nearly 90 students with cross-disciplinary training to prepare them for high-skill jobs in the surgical devices industry.

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Published: 14 Apr 2016

How depression may compound risk of type 2 diabetes

By Fergus Grieve, 91˿Ƶ Newsroom

Depression, metabolic factors combine to boost risk of developing diabetes, study finds 

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Published: 12 Apr 2016

Skin tests useless in predicting antibiotic allergies

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Published: 11 Apr 2016

HIV target shows surprising resistance

By Tod Hoffman, Lady Davis Institute 

Research reveals that even a tiny mutation can allow the HIV virus to become resistant to therapies using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing platform

Published: 8 Apr 2016

A new discovery in the human auditory system

By Shawn Hayward, Montreal Neurological Institute

Discovery will inform further research into hearing disorders and brain training

Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital at 91˿Ƶ have made an important discovery about the human auditory system and how to study it, findings that could lead to better testing and diagnosis of hearing-related disorders.

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Published: 6 Apr 2016

Small increases in sleep improve grades

By Cynthia Lee, 91˿Ƶ Newsroom

​Family and community involvement key in empowering students to make healthier choices regarding their sleep

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Published: 4 Apr 2016

Exec. Director of 91˿Ƶ Athletics and Recreation named

Marc Gélinas, a former Pittsburgh Pirate pitching prospect and a 91˿Ƶ alum with strong sports leadership background at both federal and provincial levels, has been appointed the new Executive Director of 91˿Ƶ Athletics and Recreation, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) Ollivier Dyens announced on Monday, April 4.

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Published: 4 Apr 2016

RI-MUHC leads innovative network to support children

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RI-MUHC will lead an innovative pan-Canadian network that aims to improve life outcomes for children with brain-based development disabilities

Published: 31 Mar 2016

Link between diabetes drug and bladder cancer confirmed

Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research 

A study conducted at the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital revealed that pioglitazone is associated with a risk of bladder cancer that increases with duration of use and dosage.

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Published: 31 Mar 2016

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