High-dose flu vaccine improves immune response in rheumatoid arthritis
“People living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk for influenza infection and influenza-related illness,” as Inès Colmegna...
No-Nonsense Approach to Genetic Kidney Disease in Children
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre’s (RI-MUHC) push to treat a rare genetic disease in children...
New means to fight 'un-killable' bacteria in healthcare settings
Scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) have identified new means of fighting drug-tolerant...
Preterm birth: The "Nodal" gene under the microscope
Preterm birth is a major global public health problem. Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely and many will suffer from...
Dr. David Rosenblatt to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. David Rosenblatt, Holder, Dodd Q. Chu and Family Chair in Medical Genetics and Professor, Departments of Human Genetics, Medicine...
As harmful as dehydration?
We are all familiar with the drawbacks of dehydration, but we rarely hear about the harmful effects of overhydration. It is known...
Beyond Killing Tuberculosis
Historically, our view of host defense against infection was that we must eliminate pathogens to eradicate disease. However, this perspective...
Extraordinary $15-million gift will create unique powerhouse initiative to fight infections
A $15-million gift from the visionary Montreal-based Doggone Foundation will launch the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and...
Major funding awarded to RI-MUHC scientists for innovative genomics geared to Quebec patients
Pioneering work to advance genomics and precision health treatments at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre...
Low-Income HIV Patients Suffer with Healthcare Access
Quebecers do not have equal access to anti-retroviral treatment (ART) for HIV and AIDS, a long-term study undertaken by a team from...