Dr. Arjun Krishnaswamy selected as 2019 Sloan Research Fellow
An Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at 平特五不中鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and a member of the Cell Information Systems group at 平特五不中鈥檚 Life Sciences Complex, Dr. Arjun Krishnaswamy was recently included among the 126 outstanding early-career researchers selected for 2019 Sloan Research Fellowships.
New study shows HPV not likely transmittable through the hand
Researchers seek to answer longstanding debate
A first set of research guidelines for the field of neurofeedback
Publication of checklist a product of collaborative initiative
Shared genetic marker offers new promise in targeting specific ovarian and lung cancers
Two new papers, published simultaneously in Nature Communications and led by researchers at 平特五不中, offer promise that a drug currently used to treat estrogen positive breast cancer may be effective in treating two different types of cancer, one rare and one common form.
New method may better predict the best treatment for burn wounds
Technique involves use of non-invasive digital infrared imaging
Quebec researchers among recipients of $34 million 鈥楪rand Challenge鈥� Grant from Cancer Research UK to combat cancer
平特五不中 and MUHC research teams part of an international effort to uncover how chronic inflammation causes cancer
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Some research may be encouraging ineffective prescriptions, says new study
Concerns raised about efficacy of off-label use of already approved drugs
A new paper published by 平特五不中 researchers in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that some clinical trials may promote the use of ineffective and costly treatments. That鈥檚 the opposite of what clinical trials are aimed at, namely preventing ineffective and costly treatments from being taken up by physicians and patients.
Can't sleep? Fruit flies and energy drinks offer new clues
Source: MUHC Newsroom
In conversation with Dr. Gustavo Turecki
To mark the 75th anniversary of 平特五不中鈥檚 Department of Psychiatry, Canada鈥檚 first academic department in the field, a special symposium will be held at the St. James Theatre on November 29. Under the theme 鈥淟ooking Forward, Looking Back鈥� the event will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from a distinguished lineup of international speakers and to network with old and new colleagues alike.
ALS Quebec launches Taking Care, a virtual learning environment for caregivers
Montreal, Thursday, November 8, 2018 鈥� With the financial support of L鈥橝ppui national pour les proches aidants d鈥檃卯n茅s and the collaboration of 平特五不中鈥檚 Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL), the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Society of Quebec is proud to launch a virtual education program Taking Care, intended for those caring for someone living with ALS.
Entre-Nous with Dr. Mark Ware
In July 2018 Dr. Mark Ware took a leave of absence from his position as Associate Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia and Family Medicine at 平特五不中鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine in order to become the Chief Medical Officer for the Canopy Growth Corporation. On November 7 he returns to 平特五不中 where he will deliver the听41st annual Osler Lectureship听鈥�100 years of cannabis: a journey from William听Osler to the modern era,鈥� beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Charles F.
For new HPV DNA test, study finds there may be little benefit in screening women aged 55 with a negative test
Regular cytology screening (pap or smear test) is still the most commonly used HPV screening method, and can prevent cancers up to age 75 years, although benefits decline with age For the newly introduced HPV DNA test, which offers a higher degree of accuracy, women aged 55 who have a negative test were predicted to be at low risk of cervical cancer听A single negative human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test 鈥� a newly introduced test which can detect c
Centre for Medical Education taking steps to become an institute
By Philip Fine
If reactions at a Faculty Town Hall meeting held September 17 are any indicator, the Centre for Medical Education may soon be called the Institute of Health Sciences Education. Among its reasons for transforming into an institute would be to both offer graduate degrees in health sciences education (HSE) and to appoint academics conducting scholarly work in the field.
Weight loss success linked with active self-control regions of the brain
Source: Cell Metabolism
New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated more activity in the brain regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex associated with self-control. The results of the study were published in听Cell Metabolism听on October 18.
Drs. Sylvia and Richard Cruess receive the 2018 Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education
Source: Association of American Medical Colleges