Dementia Education Program Newsletter

49th Preston Robb Neuroscience Day

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 08:30to13:00

The event honours the career and memory of Preston Robb, who is considered one of the founders of Canadian child neurology. Dr. Robb started pediatric neurology at the MCH.Glen Site (MUHC), 1001...

New insights could help prevent psychosis relapses in youth and young adults

Published: 11 September 2024

New findings from McGill University researchers could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full...

Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts

Published: 9 September 2024

Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by McGill...

A better way to assess bridges’ earthquake safety

Published: 9 September 2024

Researchers from McGill University have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize...

Expert: A jump in whooping cough cases

Published: 4 September 2024

“Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this...

Expert: Canada’s first-ever national oral health survey

Published: 3 September 2024

Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels...

Expert: A potential strike by Air Canada pilots

Published: 30 August 2024

“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has...

Microbes in orbit: Understanding spaceflight’s impact on gut health

Published: 29 August 2024

Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions. ...

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