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New study of therapy options in metastatic melanoma

New study of therapy options in metastatic melanoma
RI-MUHC researchers lead “real-world” analysis of treatment patterns with checkpoint inhibitors

Nip it in the bud: New study will attack SARS-Cov2 where it multiplies

Nip it in the bud: New study will attack SARS-Cov2 where it multiplies
RI-MUHC researchers initiate a clinical trial of ciclesonide to possibly prevent mild cases of COVID-19 from worsening

Serious Flaws in Studies Linking COVID-19 and Air Pollution

Serious Flaws in Studies Linking COVID-19 and Air Pollution
Studies have yet to prove this link, say Carleton and McGill University epidemiologists

Systematic testing of groups at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2: an affordable and reasonable approach

Systematic testing of groups at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2: an affordable and reasonable approach
In a new cost-analysis study, researchers recommend widespread testing of priority groups, including healthcare workers, school students and staff...

Old drug, new therapy: RI-MUHC-sponsored phase III clinical trial ready to test repurposed dapsone to tone down lung inflammation caused by COVID-19

Old drug, new therapy: RI-MUHC-sponsored phase III clinical trial ready to test repurposed dapsone to tone down lung inflammation caused by COVID-19
Reformulated and patented version of well-known generic drug could prove to be a quick, safe and cost-effective way to accelerate recovery and prevent hospitalizations

COVID-19 Q&A on dealing with pandemic fatigue

COVID-19 Q&A on dealing with pandemic fatigue
“We need to strike a balance and take our anxiety down from an unhealthy to a manageable level,” says researcher Jason Harley

New study shows that persistence of ADHD into adulthood is an important predictor of car crash risk

New study shows that persistence of ADHD into adulthood is an important predictor of car crash risk
RI-MUHC researcher Dr. Lily Hechtman is senior author of a 20-year study

Lashanda Skerritt awarded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Lashanda Skerritt awarded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
“I am constantly reminded that community involvement and advocacy are important drivers of scientific and medical knowledge,” says the RI-MUHC trainee

Research suggests greater access to specific HIV and tuberculosis medications is needed worldwide

Research suggests greater access to specific HIV and tuberculosis medications is needed worldwide
Postdoctoral fellows at the RI-MUHC carried out primary statistical analyses for study published in The Lancet

Inappropriate prescriptions sending hospitalized seniors back to the ER

Inappropriate prescriptions sending hospitalized seniors back to the ER
Improving hospital prescribing practices may reduce risk of rehospitalization and death

Canada Research Chairs Program announces new and renewed chairs

Canada Research Chairs Program announces new and renewed chairs
Congratulations to five RI-MUHC researchers!

With Veterans Affairs Canada, Dr. Steven Grover and his team are getting Canadian families moving

With Veterans Affairs Canada, Dr. Steven Grover and his team are getting Canadian families moving
The summer Family Fitness Mission

Early treatment trial of hydroxychloroquine shows no symptomatic benefit for COVID-19 patients

Early treatment trial of hydroxychloroquine shows no symptomatic benefit for COVID-19 patients
Adult outpatients with mild symptoms of COVID-19 don’t benefit from taking hydroxychloroquine

Recipient of the 2020-2021 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship: Mikashmi Kohli

Recipient of the 2020-2021 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship: Mikashmi Kohli
A postdoctoral fellow from the RI-MUHC is recognized for international work on TB diagnostics

Three COVID-19 projects at the RI-MUHC to receive CIHR funding

Three COVID-19 projects at the RI-MUHC to receive CIHR funding
A $109M fund aims to mitigate impact of the pandemic on care delivery in Canada and beyond, as well as contribute to better understanding of the disease

COVID-19 pandemic: Looking back to better tackle future challenges

COVID-19 pandemic: Looking back to better tackle future challenges
In two recent studies, RI-MUHC researchers provide useful information for evaluating public health strategies

Rifampin for Latent TB: Shorter and safer than the standard treatment, but also cheaper

Rifampin for Latent TB: Shorter and safer than the standard treatment, but also cheaper
A new study shows that rifampin regimen is cheaper than isoniazid for latent tuberculosis

COVID-19 pandemic: the need for privacy and digital contact tracing

COVID-19 pandemic: the need for privacy and digital contact tracing
RI-MUHC researcher Abhinav Sharma calls for an approach emphasizing voluntary consent

Innovation Moves Online for the 2020 McGill Clinical Innovation Competition

Innovation Moves Online for the 2020 McGill Clinical Innovation Competition
RI-MUHC research team, Emily McDonald and Todd C. Lee, ties for Marika Zelenka Roy Innovation Prize

Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don’t?

Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don’t?
A new study highlights a strong risk factor for COPD related to lung development

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