The Neuro’s Alain Ptito is focussing public attention on the danger of concussion

By Victor Swoboda

On the day that you read this, more than 400 Canadians on average will suffer a concussion or some other brain injury.

Classified as: brain trauma, Traumatic brain injury, Concussion, TBI, alain ptito, Research
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Published on: 1 Jun 2018

Much work to be done to improve diagnosis and treatment

When NHL star player Sidney Crosby suffered a concussion during a game in May – the fourth concussion of his career – the news made nationwide headlines. A few years earlier, a concussion had kept the Pittsburgh Penguins star off the ice for ten months.

Concussions can have serious consequences, even in cases where the victim shows few symptoms immediately. Victims often shrug off a mild blow to the head, unaware that brain damage has occurred.

Classified as: Sports, concussions, football, mental health, medicine research, MNI, Neuro, Neurology, alain ptito
Published on: 7 Jun 2017

An all-star lineup of experts in the fields of sports and neurology will share a stage on Jan. 27 to discuss concussions, a serious injury that has only recently been getting the attention it deserves.

Classified as: Concussion, sport, brain injury, HEADS UP, alain ptito, Athletics, Angela Genge, Dr. Angela Genge, alain ptito, Guy Rouleau
Published on: 11 Jan 2017

Today the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology) announced an investment of $333 million for research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Two projects submitted by researchers affiliated with the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro at McGill University and the MUHC, have received a total of over $21 M in funding, with matching funds from the Government of Quebec.

Classified as: neuroscience, Neurology, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, mcgill faculty of medicine research, alain ptito, Amir Schmuel, Richard Hoge
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Published on: 29 May 2015

Brain activation study helps to diagnose concussions in children and youths

Classified as: neuroscience, brain, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, concussions, alain ptito, mcgill faculty of medicine reseasr
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Published on: 17 Mar 2015
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