/neuro/taxonomy/term/518/all en /neuro/article/research/protective-mechanism-against-spinocerebellar-ataxia A recent study has discovered a genetic mechanism that protects people from developing a type of spinocerebellar ataxia, a mechanism that one third of the population lack. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:01:24 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6089 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/neuro-researchers-receive-more-36m-cihr-funding-349570 <p> </p> <div> <div> <p> </p></div></div> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:58:23 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5780 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/frequent-genetic-cause-late-onset-ataxia-uncovered-quebec-led-international-collaboration-344269 <h4><b>Discovery will improve diagnosis and open treatment possibilities for thousands of people with this debilitating neurodegenerative condition worldwide</b></h4> <p>A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the <i>New England Journal of Medicine</i> reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.</p> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:15:03 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5680 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-patient-care/ending-diagnostic-odyssey A new genetic study in New England Journal of Medicine offers hope for thousands with debilitating late-onset gait disorder. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:10:46 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5701 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/dr-bernard-brais-understand-treat-0 This neurogeneticist’s calling is to understand rare diseases that are unique to Quebec. Wed, 04 May 2022 16:02:22 +0000 Matthieu Santerre 5438 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-patient-care/rare-disease-day-2020 Uncovering the genetic layers of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Sat, 29 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000 Victor Swoboda 4344 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/recognizing-rare-diseases-266653 <p><strong>Research and clinical care complement each other at The Neuro</strong></p> <p>February 28th was Rare Diseases Day, an opportunity to recognize a class of disease that is often overlooked. In the past five years, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) has made the study and treatment of rare diseases a major priority, hiring new specialists and support staff and coordinating activity under a new research group.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:38:18 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2496 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/als-awareness-month-june-253218 <p>As a major Canadian centre for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatment, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, invites the public and the media to learn more about the disease and current research and treatments, to donate money for ALS research and to wear the national emblem of ALS in Canada, the blue cornflower, during ALS Awareness Month in June.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:36:53 +0000 anita.kar@mcgill.ca 1500 at /neuro /neuro/ALS-Month-2016 <p>The Neuro is recognized as a major Canadian center for ALS research and patient care. During June, designated ALS Month, The Neuro redoubles its efforts to inform the public and the media about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and urges all to help support ALS research.</p> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:45:35 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2101 at /neuro /neuro/bernard-brais-mdcm-phd Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:50:41 +0000 iain.cook@mcgill.ca 3510 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-stories/neuro-stands-centre-genetic-revolution-related-rare-diseases Over the last several years, The Neuro has focussed more attention on rare diseases, engaging more staff and resources to deal with an ever-increasing mass of genetic data and tests. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:32:11 +0000 Victor Swoboda 3398 at /neuro