The Neuro - The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute - Hospital) /neuro/articles/rss en Maria Zannis-Hadjopoulos: Overcoming Guillain-Barré syndrome /neuro/article/patients/maria-zannis-hadjopoulos-overcoming-guillain-barre-syndrome Nine years later, a rare disease patient continues to recover what was lost. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:21:46 +0000 Maria Zannis-Hadjopoulos 6078 at /neuro Supporting autistic individuals transitioning into adulthood /neuro/article/supporting-autistic-individuals-transitioning-adulthood Autistic individuals face similar goals and challenges transitioning to adulthood as others. However, they often need extra help and resources to make this phase go smoothly. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:15:01 +0000 Helen Gemmrich 6074 at /neuro Finding the master switch for ALS /neuro/article/research/finding-master-switch-als A new clinical trial is testing existing medication that could slow the progression of the disease. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:12:09 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6072 at /neuro Rehabilitating stroke patients through movement /neuro/article/helping-stroke-patients-heal-through-movement-allison-jacobson-physiotherapist Allison Jacobson, a dedicated physiotherapist on the stroke team, collaborates closely with the broader healthcare staff to rehabilitate patients, aiding them in regaining independence and mobility. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:55:45 +0000 Stephane Mukunzi 6063 at /neuro Clinician-scientist awarded prestigious ALS fellowship /neuro/article/research-patient-care/clinician-scientist-awarded-prestigious-als-fellowship The 2024 Fellow is Dr. Matti Allen, a clinician-scientist in neuromuscular medicine. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:41:44 +0000 Sarah Stack 6068 at /neuro Crossing the blood-brain barrier to treat MS /neuro/article/research/crossing-blood-brain-barrier-treat-ms A clinical trial at The Neuro is targeting immune cells deep in the brain to slow disease progression. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:42:59 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6065 at /neuro The Pursuit of Happiness – My Vision, My Ideal /neuro/article/pursuit-happiness-my-vision-my-ideal Letter from the Director, Dr. Guy Rouleau Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:11:36 +0000 Guy Rouleau 6059 at /neuro Making Life Easier for ALS Patients /neuro/article/patients/making-life-easier-als-patients Robert White’s contribution provides free adapted utensils and psychological care. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:08:44 +0000 Sarah Stack 6056 at /neuro A new Open Science tool for studying ALS breathing failure  /neuro/article/open-science-research/new-open-science-tool-studying-als-breathing-failure Protocol might also be used to study other motor neuron diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy and Kennedy’s disease.  Tue, 28 May 2024 14:43:16 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6046 at /neuro June is a busy month at The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre! /neuro/article/june-busy-month-neuro-patient-resource-centre This month, we are highlighting not one, not two but three important health conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and myasthenia gravis (MG).    Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:33:35 +0000 Sabrina Burr 6054 at /neuro