Nutrition Month Reading List
In recognition of Nutrition Month, the librarians at the MUHC’s patient resource centres have put together a reading list of helpful resources, such as books, e-books, and links to online information.
New clinical trial: Keeping brains fit longer
New research at The Neuro is studying a targeted brain training program and a potential new treatment for early Alzheimer’s.
For more information on these two studies, contact the neurocognitive team at the Clinical Research Unit at The Neuro at info-cru.neuro [at] mcgill.ca or visit cru.mcgill.ca/ad_en.
New online resource: OncoQuébec
OncoQuébec is a platform that helps Quebecers find all the information in their research for clinical trials in oncology.
New resource video: Introduction to Brain Fog by Cedars CanSupport
This is a recorded webinar on brain fog presented by Cedars CanSupport. Click here to watch the video.
A new book: Care Partnering: Managing Parkinson’s Disease Together
A new book has been added to our collection: Care Partnering: Managing Parkinson’s Disease Together by Parkinson Canada.
Come see us at the Resource Centre (room 354) to borrow the book.
Additionally, you can request an electronic and/or paper copy from Parkinson Canada here.
New resource: Dementia, Your Companion Guide
McGill launches a free new educational guide for people living with dementia and their care partners. Consult the guide here.
Quebec study on long COVID seeking participants
Find out more or sign up to participate through the study website: https://post-covid.quebec/en/home/ or by emailing: post-covid.mni [at] mcgill.ca
Law to better protect vulnerable persons
The law to better protect people in vulnerable situations came into force on November 1, 2022. For more information, click here.
MS Society of Canada partnership with SPIRIT Club
"The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership with SPIRIT Club. SPIRIT Club is an online gym where with a membership you can access all of their live and recorded virtual wellness, exercise and fitness programming (e.g., yoga, Zumba, fitness, meditation, nutrition, etc.).
New additions to our book collection
Come take a look at our new books available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre - room 354.
To discover our book collection, we invite you to browse our online catalogue.
Ask a Librarian: Sabrina Burr
Did you miss our feature in Neuro Communications last month? Get to know our new librarian Sabrina Burr!
https://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/article/patient-care/ask-librarian
Welcome to our new website!
Welcome to the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre’s new website! This site is still under development as we continue to add new resources and complete the design. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at infoneuro [at] muhc.mcgill.ca or to call us at 514-398-5358.
