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An opportunity for MUHC scientists to demystify their research, and for the public to meet the researchers and gain an inside look at some of the most exciting discoveries and innovative breakthroughs taking place right now on the cutting edge of science.
Earlier today there were a number of news reports about a baby, Rafael Champagne, who will need home oxygen.
MUHC urologist and surgeon Dr. Assaad El-Hakim has teamed up with a robot from Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal (HSCM) to perform robotic prostatectomy.
The study, published in the scientific journal Pediatrics, reveals fundamental errors in previous molecular studies that falsely implicated the MMR vaccine as a risk factor for autism.
Winning projects benefit health, food, communications, computer industries.
Reporting legend helps unveil media and communications policy project.
McGill took top place among Canada's universities in the Times Higher Education Supplement's survey of the world's best universities, ranking 21st, three spots higher than last year. The University of Toronto was 27th, while the University of British Columbia tumbled 12 spots to finish in a tie for 50th.
McGill researchers say they found sperm banks are unpopular, even with cancer patients facing treatments that might make them infertile. The study, led by MUHC researcher Dr. Peter Chan, highlights the need to improve doctor-patient communication about the benefits of sperm banking and the need for accurate and personalized information about the high risk of infertility associated with treatment for testicular cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
McGill has launched a new medical simulation centre, the first fully integrated system of its kind in Canada. At least 2,000 students a year, as well as hundreds of medical staff, will use the $6-million facility.
Professor Margaret Somerville suggests we slow down the pace of technological change to let ethics catch up. This profile of the McGill ethicist runs in advance of her cross-Canada Massey Lectures.