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A new research study may reduce surgical interventions for baby girls
Work by a team of child health researchers from the RI-MUHC and across Canada provides new insights into treatment for fetal ovarian cysts
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How do we define death? Canada now has clear clinical guidelines
Brain-based definition of death becomes the central concept of the new Canadian guidelines
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New funding to support Canadian veterans and their families
RI-MUHC research project will examine the mental health needs of women veterans
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IDIGH Program gathers at the Glen site for seventh annual research day
Researchers and trainees from the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program at the RI-MUHC enjoyed a stimulating day...
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Defining pain in children to improve and personalize treatment
The work of RI-MUHC researchers leads to a new treatment protocol
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Medical cannabis a valuable option for cancer pain relief
A new study conducted at the RI-MUHC suggests that, as a complementary therapy for cancer patients, medical cannabis could be used safely...
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Researchers discover new gene variant causing inherited lung disease in Inuit
The newly discovered gene variant could contribute to high rates of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Inuit populations
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RI-MUHC researchers identify new autophagy-regulating gene
Researchers report how they were able to identify a previously unknown gene involved in regulating autophagy and skeletal muscle integrity
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A genetic mutation found to cause chronic lung disease in indigenous children
A rare genetic mutation could explain why indigenous children have greatly increased rates of respiratory...
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MUHC opens Quebec’s first multidisciplinary referral centre for endometriosis
EndoCARES offers state-of-the-art clinical care and will enhance basic, epidemiological and clinical research...