The Neuro - The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute - Hospital) /neuro/articles/rss en Bringing Knowledge to Life: The Essential Work of Librarians at The Neuro /neuro/article/bringing-knowledge-life-essential-work-librarians-neuro A chat with librarians Selin Altuntur and Paule-Kelly Rhéaume Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:47:00 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6283 at /neuro Changes to the composition of the Neuro Advisory Board /neuro/article/changes-composition-neuro-advisory-board Message from the Director, Dr. Guy Rouleau. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:49:40 +0000 Guy Rouleau 6280 at /neuro November is Diabetes Awareness Month /neuro/article/patient-care/monthly-update-neuro-patient-resource-centre-november-diabetes-awareness-month <p>To highlight Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re presenting a helpful resource about diet and nutrition for people living with diabetes.</p> <p>Here at the Neuro-patient Resource Centre, we often get asked for basic resources on diet and nutrition relating to diabetes.</p> <p>We regularly use this guide <a href="http://https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/fichiers/2021/21-215-02A.pdf"><i>A closer look: Diet for people living with diabetes</i>, a reliable source that provides helpful tips</a>:</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:06:09 +0000 Sabrina Burr 6271 at /neuro Former patient gives back: A chat with volunteer Lawrence Reich  /neuro/article/former-patient-gives-back-chat-volunteer-lawrence-reich If you enter The Neuro on a Monday morning, chances are you will be given a warm welcome by Lawrence Reich who has been a volunteer since 2012. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:04:24 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6268 at /neuro Behind the Scan: A Day in the Life of research PET technologists at The Neuro /neuro/article/behind-scan-day-life-research-pet-technologists-neuro-0 <p>In the world of medical imaging, PET research technicians play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of the brain’s inner workings. At The Neuro, two dedicated research PET technologists, Catherine Saleh and Chris Hung-Hsin Hsiao, offer a glimpse into their daily routine, from calibrating cutting-edge equipment to working with new tracers. Through their work, they are part of groundbreaking research at the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (BIC).</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:00:17 +0000 Stephane Mukunzi 6265 at /neuro The Neuro: a source of hope for brain tumour patients /neuro/article/neuro-source-hope-brain-tumour-patients Leading physicians and access to clinical trials are changing the lives of Quebecers suffering from glioblastoma. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:03 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6244 at /neuro Sonia Afanasieva: Speech therapist /neuro/article/sonia-afanasieva-speech-therapist “It’s a job that suits my personality and comes naturally to me, so I’m very happy.” Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:38:00 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6241 at /neuro The next phase of Alzheimer treatments /neuro/article/research/next-phase-alzheimer-treatments A new trial underway at the Clinical Research Unit is aiming to take Alzheimer's treatment options one step further. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:20:42 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6236 at /neuro Celebrating OT Month: Sabrina Privé /neuro/article/celebrating-ot-month-sabrina-prive Forging meaningful connections with patients is the favourite part of her job Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:31:46 +0000 Charlotte Pottier-Bonneville 6211 at /neuro A transatlantic epilepsy journey /neuro/article/patients/transatlantic-epilepsy-journey As a child in 1986, Jessica Cornes received life-changing surgery at The Neuro. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:08:13 +0000 Sarah Stack 6185 at /neuro