RI-MUHC scientist takes HIV self-testing global with HIVSmart!™
It is estimated that 30-40 per cent of people living with HIV do not know their HIV status, which can have a serious effect on the...
Viagra could help babies deprived of oxygen during childbirth
"We had nothing to lose, but so much to gain," were the first thoughts of Aleyda Jimenez and Michel Lévesque when they decided to let...
Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger
Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is...
Searching for the “signature” causes of BRCAness in breast cancer
Breast cancer cells with defects in the DNA damage repair–genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 have a mutational signature...
MUHC study calls for action to help adolescents with diabetes transition to adult care
Adolescence can be a turbulent period of life, with struggles to establish autonomy, identity issues and risk-taking behaviours...
Mobile apps offer creative strategies to prevent and treat Hepatitis C virus at scale
Dr. Nitika Pant Pai, a clinician-scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and Associate Professor...
New MUHC study calls for targeted screening of high-risk healthcare workers for tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a recognized hazard for healthcare workers, but the annual screening strategy currently in place in Canada...
How a few drops of blood led to a breakthrough in immunology
Scientists from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) may have cracked the code to understanding...
Biofilms—the eradication has begun
Have you ever heard of biofilms? They are slimy, glue-like membranes that are produced by microbes, like bacteria and fungi, in order to...
The MUHC Foundation launches a $10-million fundraising campaign for research
More than 150 guests joined the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation to celebrate the achievements of two Montreal...