/neuro/taxonomy/term/847/all en /neuro/article/neuroxxceptional-stories/anne-louise-lafontaine-neuroxxceptional-clinical-pioneer Dr. Anne Louise Lafontaine is Head of Neurology at the MUHC and Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at The Neuro. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:41:47 +0000 Anita Kar 3492 at /neuro /neuro/article/temoignages-de-patients/paddling-past-parkinsons Patrick Sullivan keeps active and motivated in the face of disease Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:45:14 +0000 Victor Swoboda 4979 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/april-parkinsons-awareness-month-267372 <h2><strong>Multidisciplinary care and cutting-edge research share space at The Neuro</strong></h2> <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) is recognized worldwide for its research and clinical expertise in Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a motor neuron disease that is generally associated with old age, but people can also develop it in their thirties and forties. Characteristic symptoms include tremor, rigidity and gait dysfunction, mood and sleep disorders, and cognitive degeneration. About 100,000 Canadians have PD.</p> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:05:27 +0000 jennifer.lockerby@mail.mcgill.ca 2551 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/neuro-marks-parkinsons-awareness-month-286466 <p>April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to give special attention to a disease that affects approximately 100,000 Canadians. As a centre for both research and clinical treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) offers many specialized services and opportunities to participate in research to PD patients.</p> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:59:06 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3013 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/april-parkinsons-disease-awareness-month-244818 <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ and the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Health Centre, is at the forefront of Parkinson’s research and clinical care. Parkinson’s patients are seen at The Neuro’s Movement Disorders Clinic and the Montreal General Hospital. Approximately 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s disease.</p> <p><strong>The Neuro to introduce experimental drug treatment </strong></p> Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:43:31 +0000 anita.kar@mcgill.ca 1397 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/parkinsons-month-2016 <h2>The Neuro – A Major Force in Parkinson’s Disease Research and Treatment</h2> Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:00:13 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 1973 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-stories/fighting-back-against-parkinsons Anne McIsaac’s dream job ended with a diagnosis. Now she uses research to fight back Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:30:06 +0000 Shawn Hayward 3777 at /neuro /neuro/anne-louise-lafontaine-md-frcpc Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:50:41 +0000 iain.cook@mcgill.ca 3672 at /neuro