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Medical training along with modern health care systems are being transformed through simulation, and new collaborations between sectors that have never worked together in the past. McGill University hosted an international summit called Simnovate on May 5 and 6, 2016. Among the experts who attended are three people who are working to change the face [...]
Medical training along with modern health care systems are being transformed through simulation, and new collaborations between sectors that have never worked together in the past. McGill University hosted an international summit called Simnovate on May 5 and 6, 2016. Among the experts who attended are three people who are working to change the face [...]
Medical training along with modern health care systems are being transformed through simulation, and new collaborations between sectors that have never worked together in the past. McGill University hosted an international summit called Simnovate on May 5 and 6, 2016. Among the experts who attended are three people who are working to change the face [...]
Transplants Join us as we go through a Q & A with one of the leading experts in the field of transplantation. As always your feedback is welcome. Please forgive the rain on our unwanted third speaker! Duration: 33 minutes.
Episode 1 Name of episode: Vaccines Description: Welcome to Y ; The Immunology Podcast brought to you by McGill University’s Departement of Microbiology and Immunology. In our very first episode we’ll discuss the humble beginnings of microbiology and the theoretical concepts behind Vaccines. Duration: 19 minutes.
Approximately 20 per cent of Canadians suffer from chronic pain, making it not only the number one reason that people seek health care, but also the number one concern of patients with long-term illnesses. Chronic pain drains more than $10-billion annually in lost productivity and health-care services from the Canadian economy, which is more than [...]
Diagnosis is the first and critical step towards correct treatment. But diagnostic tests are not perfect – doctors and patients need to be aware of their limitations and strengths. We will review the scientific method for evaluating the accuracy of new tests, explore point-of-care testing, and see how modern technologies are bringing diagnostics into our [...]
E-health technologies are a fundamental requirement to effectively manage modern healthcare for an aging population with an increasing burden of chronic disease. It is time to transition from paper charts scattered throughout the health systems to electronic medical records and prescribing information accessible to patients and families and the care team. The change from the [...]
This talk will present landmark studies in the history of modern public health and epidemiology, and illustrate how epidemiologists work and contribute to the identification and solution of public health issues. Guest: Dr. Jean-Francois Boivin
Despite extensive testing, many people die or are hospitalized from adverse reactions to medications. Using epidemiologic approaches, scientists can evaluate the risks and benefits of drugs used by the population. We will discuss examples of the usefulness of epidemiology in evaluating medications used for various illnesses and as well introduce the new Canadian Network for [...]
Couples increasingly decide to forego children or limit their families to a single child; many women now postpone child-bearing to their 30s or 40s; and obstetricians intervene to hasten delivery by labour induction or elective caesarean. This presentation will summarize recent trends in childbirth and their effects on the health of mothers and their offspring. [...]
Learn how detective work uncovers the causes of diseases such as stomach ulcers, heart disease, cervical cancer. Discover how the tools of epidemiology have led to better health and longer lives and enjoy the first in a weekly series of Mini-Medical-Detective Challenges. Guest: Dr. James Hanley
Entrevue avec le doyen Paul J. Allison de la Faculté de médecine dentaire (Université McGill) par Valérie Khayat.
“Now, we not only have fantastic students, faculty and staff but also a fantastic new facility … imagine what we can do! We simply have to use our imagination.” Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
“I don’t view it as a mistake … I see it as a great learning experience which has fed many things that I do.” Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
“If I hadn’t gone on that trip … I wouldn’t be here [in Montreal] … so it has had an amazing effect on my life and I have to say, a very positive effect.” Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Sina talks about how McGill’s dental program shaped him and shares the advice he would give himself going back in time, 4 years ago. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Sina speaks about what made his first experience at the mobile clinic unforgettable. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Sina explains what it means for him to receive the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal, plus his farewell message to his classmates. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Myers speaks about coming full circle and his journey as student, instructor, clinical director and now, Associate Dean, during a historical time in the faculty. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Myers speaks about the location, special layout and ergonomics of the new facility. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Myers speaks about the new equipment and technologies in the faculty’s new facility as well as their impact on patient care and students. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Li and Dr. Dobby explain what a typical day in McGill’s dental mobile clinic consists of and speak about some memorable moments.
The mobile clinic not only brings much to the patients that it serves. It also provides an invaluable experience to students. Dr. Li and Dr. Dobby speak to the transformative effect of the mobile clinic as well as plans moving forward.
Dr. Li and Dr. Dobby give a comprehensive portrait of who the mobile clinic serves, who falls through the cracks of the Quebec dental system and what moves them to give back.
Carlo takes a look back at all that was involved in making this project happen during the last two years and gives us the very latest updates as it nears completion. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Carlo speaks about why this new facility is so important to the entire McGill community, the team behind this project and why it has received so much support. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Carlo provides insight on Dentistry’s New Facility, the benefits of its prime location and why it stands out from the other 200 projects he’s managed at McGill in nearly two decades. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Adolescence is often a tough time for teens and for their parents. Everyone transitions to adulthood in a different way, but for some the journey is particularly difficult. Although these emotional upheavals may seem temporary, what if the feelings persist or hide something more alarming? Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Did you know that if one of your parents suffered from Alzheimer’s, your own chance of developing it increases by 50% or more? Worrisome? Yes! But new research is exploring ways to intervene early enough in the disease to prevent its devastating symptoms and its impact on our aging society. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Is it possible to detect the factors that trigger psychotic episodes? Are the social pressures on youth (abuse, bullying, drug use) associated with the development of psychosis? Is it possible for people to recover and lead an active life? Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Everyone is at risk of experiencing trauma. Is there a “normal” way to react? People indeed respond to traumatic events in multiple ways. But why are some of us able to deal with the emotional shock and go on to live functional lives while others are paralyzed with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder? Video courtesy [...]
For a long time, our way of addressing mental disorders has fed prejudice. This behaviour has made recovery more difficult for people with mental health problems. This course gives us new ways of looking at mental illness that fights stigmatization. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Dr. Sam speaks about the importance of sentiment and storytelling in teaching, his advice to future dentists who wish to teach and one recent student who particularly marked him. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Sam speaks about the importance of humility in teaching, how he approaches challenges and what essential element Crosby and Steve Jobs both share in connection to what it takes “to be good at something”. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Sam speaks about what made him accidentally land in the field of Dentistry, one of the people who influenced him most as a teacher and what he finds most “intoxicating” about teaching. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
As the recipient of the Faculty’s 2013 Most Valuable Person Award, Romantha discusses her personal work philosophy and the importance of teamwork for success. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Romantha Descartes reflects on the importance of a sensitive and patient approach during summer clinic and her words of wisdom to students who participate for the first time. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Romantha Descartes speaks about the process behind preparing for the Summer Clinic each year and shares one of her all-time heartwarming success stories involving a young patient. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
What does it mean to disrupt one’s way of thinking and how can inquiry based learning impact research and, ultimately, patients’ quality of life? Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
The purpose of the Faculty of Dentistry’s research seminars, and a few insights from Dr. Stone as she reflects on her career and the importance of collaborative work for her own research today. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Dr. Dorion speaks about the very first case he worked on which, incidentally, a CTV reporter helped solve at the time. Plus, why are bite marks so important in forensic dentistry? Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
The one trait all forensic dentists absolutely need to survive in forensic dentistry, the story of Dr. Dorion’s beginnings in the field with the mentor who called herself “Bob’s forensic mama.” Plus, the incredible case that changed the face of forensic dentistry in Canada. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
An overview of the forensic dentistry Continuing Education course offered in the Faculty, covering why it will make any dentist a better one, whether s/he goes on to work in forensics or not. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
The tragedy of Lac-Mégantic was one of the deadliest train derailment disasters in North America. Dr. Dorion explains the process in dealing with such a disaster as a forensic dentist. Interviewer: Valerie Khayat
Given the role culture plays in the illness experience, what are the implications for mental health services?
Given the role culture plays in the illness experience, what are the implications for mental health services?
What are the forthcoming tasks for cultural psychiatry? How do we complement the focus on the biological individual with an interactional view of human problems?
Dr. Kirmayer discusses what is psychotherapy, psychotherapy as narrative processes, modes of narration, and cultural concepts of the person.
Dr. Kirmayer discusses varieties of trance and possession and looks at the history of culture-bounds syndromes in psychiatry.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer looks at universal aspects of healing, healing traditions in different cultures and the role of emotion and catharsis in healing.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer discusses the role cultural continuity plays in mental health. He also discusses resilience and the concept of the ecocentric self.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer discusses the impacts of colonization on health, and identity, adaptation and the problem of suicide in indigenous populations.
Dr. Cecile Rousseau discusses her research and work with migrant children. She speaks about the challenges of globalization, its impact on children and the implications it has on services.
Dr. Constantin Tranulis continues the discussion on culture and psychosis with an emphasis on research possibilities in this field.
Dr. Eric Jarvis compares how different countries treat different aspects of psychosis, particularly in immigrant and migrant groups. He also looks at the clinical and global implications of culture.
Dr. Allan Young discusses notions of self in relation to trauma and emotion. Are there culturally specific emotions?
Dr. Allan Young discusses the different notions of the self. Is our idea of the self a distinctly Western notion? Is there a self? Is it essential? Are there cultures without a sense of self?
Dr. Allan Young looks at culture and psychiatry: how living within a particular culture impacts on the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders, culture in psychiatry: culture permeates psychiatric practices, there are ethnocentric concepts that take into account a Western world view, and the cultures of psychiatry: just as there are cultures based on nationality and race, [...]
Dr. Kirmayer looks at issues that arise when trying to look across cultures, for example working in one culture with tools that were developed elsewhere. He discusses problems in cross-cultural comparisons and its methodological implications.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer examines how knowledge is generated in the field of cultural psychiatry and what the limitations in the field are. The lecture covers philosophical concerns on the nature of experience and cultural difference.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer looks at medically unexplained symptoms, the potential meaning of somatic symptoms and the cultural context of symptom reporting.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer looks at three forms of somatization, the problem of dualism in medicine, cultural idioms of distress and how experience is expressed in and through the body.
Dr. Kirmayer looks at the shifting meanings of culture, especially in an increasingly mobile global population. He also discusses how culture might figure in psychiatric nosology.
Dr. Kirmayer looks at the shifting meanings of culture, especially in an increasingly mobile global population. He also discusses how culture might figure in psychiatric nosology.
To understand what is built into our mental health practice in order to look at it critically, Dr. Laurence Kirmayer examines the culture of psychiatry and psychology.
To understand what is built into our mental health practice in order to look at it critically, Dr. Laurence Kirmayer examines the culture of psychiatry and psychology.
On October 24, 2006, PRAM welcomed special guest speaker Lawrence Green, formerly of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and author of the PRECEDE-PROCEED Ecological Model of Health Program Planning & Evaluation.
An exploration of injury in our communities, from prevention to trauma team response – the good, bad and the ugly of Montreal. Speaker: Dr. Tarek Razek
We will look at the history of aviation medicine from its origins to modern-day practice. We will explore the effects of the unique environment in a pressurized aircraft that the treating doctor must consider in order to properly care for the sick patient being transported over thousands of miles. Finally, we will consider the future [...]
Exploring the world of the critically ill – how do you end up there, how sick is sick, what are your chances of surviving? A short journey into the difficult world of the sickest patients in the hospital. Speaker: Dr. Ash Gursahaney
The ER is your safety net. How does it function? When should you use the ER and what can the ER do for you? Speaker: Dr. Marc Afilalo
What is heart disease? Why do some people get it and some don’t? Learn about prevention and treatment of common cardiac conditions. Speaker: Dr. Nadia Giannetti
Athletes participating in organized sports at both the amateur and professional levels are experiencing an increasing number of injuries. One of the most troublesome forms of trauma in the athlete is concussion. Recent statistics on the prevalence of trauma in all contact sports will be discussed. Speaker: Dr. David Mulder
The Strathcona Chair in Preventive Medicine lecture on the importance of public health and prevention by the President of the Institute of Medicine.
Judes Poirier, Ph.D., C.Q., est directeur de l’Unité de neurobiologie moléculaire. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Howard Steiger, Ph.D., est chef du Programme des troubles de l’alimentation. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC, est chef du Département de psychiatrie. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Serge Beaulieu, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC, est chef médical du Programme des troubles de l’humeur et du Programme des troubles bipolaires. Suzane Renaud, M.D., est psychiatre. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Camillo Zacchia, Ph.D., est psychologue et conseiller principal du Bureau de l’éducation en santé mentale. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Véronique Bohbot, Ph.D., est chercheuse en neurosciences. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Canada has the world’s highest incidence of Crohn’s disease. Is it our genes or the environment? A talk from Sylviane Forget, MD at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Une conférence de Laurent Legault, directeur, Cliniques du diabète à L’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants.
Une conférence de Claudette Bardin, Ph. D., médecin à L’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants.
Une conférence du professeur Michel L. Tremblay Ph.D., chercheur au Centre de recherche sur le cancer Rosalind et Morris Goodman de l’Université McGill.
The seventh annual Trottier Symposium spotlights “Alternative Medicine.” Four world-renowned experts examine some of its tenets “under the microscope.” Alternative medicine can be described as practices that are available to the public but which are not taught in conventional medical schools. The focus there lies on evidence-based methods and controlled experiments. Lack of evidence does [...]
The seventh annual Trottier Symposium spotlights “Alternative Medicine.” Four world-renowned experts examine some of its tenets “under the microscope.” Alternative medicine can be described as practices that are available to the public but which are not taught in conventional medical schools. The focus there lies on evidence-based methods and controlled experiments. Lack of evidence does [...]
Camillo Zacchia, PhD, psychologist at the Douglas Institute. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Camillo Zacchia, Ph.D. est chef professionnel en psychologie à l’Institut Douglas. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Ridha Joober, M.D., Ph.D. est directeur adjoint du PEPP‑Montréal et directeur de la recherche sur les troubles neurodéveloppementaux à l’Institut Douglas. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Johanne Renaud, M.D., M.Sc., FRCPC est chef médical – Section jeunesse au Programme des troubles dépressifs à l’Institut Douglas. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Gustavo Turecki, MD, PhD, is Director of the McGill Group for Suicide Studies (MGSS) at the Douglas Institute. In 2009, Gustavo Turecki was named Scientist of the year by Radio‑Canada for his work on epigenetics. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, is Assistant Director, PEPP-Montreal and Director of the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Theme at the Douglas Institute. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Gustavo Turecki, M.D., Ph.D. est directeur du Groupe McGill d’études sur le suicide (GMES) à l’Institut Douglas. Il a aussi été nommé Scientifique de l’année 2009 par Radio-Canada pour ses travaux sur l’épigénétique. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Johanne Renaud, MD, MSc, FRCPC is Medical Chief – Youth section, Depressive Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
The Jewish General Hospital Mini-Med School offers presentations by leading experts on a variety of medical topics. Simple language and humour are used to educate and entertain the public about modern medicine and its impact on their health.
Medicine’s relationship with society can best be described as a social contract between the profession and the society it serves. Professionalism serves as the basis of this social contract, which involves expectations on both sides. Richard and Sylvia Cruess discuss the implications of this social contract.
Prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men, is often without symptoms. Armen Aprikain discusses the normal and abnormal physiology of the prostate gland and how it affects the urinary system (male plumbing).
David Eildelman explains pulmonary medicine: from the physiology of breathing; to lung disease; to approaches used by respirologists to diagnose and treat patients.
In some cases, normal physiologic changes associated with sleep can lead to abnormal physiologic function in predisposed individuals, which can in turn lead to changes in daytime functioning. John Kimoff explores the normal changes in breathing during sleep, the causes of sleep apnea, the physiologic disturbances associated with this condition, and the many ways in [...]
Fractures related to osteoporosis have serious consequences such as loss of autonomy, recurrent fractures and even excess mortality. Suzanne Morin summarizes the risk factors associated with fractures and how to prevent them through interventions aimed at improving (or maintaining) bone health.
Some of the genes we inherit from our parents carry mutations that might put a person at higher risk for cancer. Genetic tests are now available to find out who is at risk for certain cancers. Patricia Tonin explains cancer genetics and the role of genetic testing in healthcare.
Maya Saleh discusses what we have recently learned on the role of our innate immune response in inflammatory diseases and cancer, with a focus on intestinal pathologies, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and colorectal cancer.
Yogita Chudasama discusses how neuroscientists have been able to successfully exploit a conceptual framework, derived from research in human experimental psychology, which decomposes cognition into its basic building blocks.
Almost 25% of Canadian adults are obese. McGill researchers examine the many causes of obesity, including social norms, and conclude that tackling the growing problem will require involvement from all sectors of society, including business, industry, government, and civil society.
How much vitamin D do Canadians need for optimal health? How will our foods become more nutritious in the future? Can food processing improve the quality of food? Researchers at McGill are examining the potential for nutraceuticals to combat the onset of disease.
Quebec needs more nutritionists and consumers want healthier food. The McGill School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition and the Dept of Food Science are training students to understand both nutritional needs and food industry demands, in new state-of-the-art kitchens and labs.
In collaboration with community organizations, McGill Dentistry students gain front-line experience by offering dental services to the disadvantaged. The McGill Mobile Dental Clinic reaches out to those who otherwise would not receive dental care.
Environ 30 % de la population ne bénéficie pas de couverture de soins dentaires. La Faculté de médecine dentaire de l’Université McGill travaille de près avec des organismes communautaires afin de rejoindre ces gens avec sa clinique dentaire mobile.
Howard Steiger, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute gives a lecture during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : • New perspectives on what causes eating disorders • Latest concepts of treatment Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Howard Steiger, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute gives a lecture during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : • New perspectives on what causes EDs • Latest concepts of treatment Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Myra Piat, PhD, Researcher, Clinical activities, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Directorate at the Douglas Institute, discusses recovery in mental health. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Myra Piat, PhD, Researcher, Clinical activities, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Directorate at the Douglas Institute, discusses recovery in mental health. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Serge Beaulieu, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Researcher and Medical Chief of the Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program, and Medical Chief of the Bipolar Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute, explores the myths and misconceptions about bipolar disorders Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Serge Beaulieu, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Researcher and Medical Chief of the Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program, and Medical Chief of the Bipolar Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute, explores the myths and misconceptions about bipolar disorders Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Professional Chief of Psychology at the Douglas Institute, gives a lecture on depression during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Professional Chief of Psychology at the Douglas Institute, gives a lecture on depression during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs of the Research Centre, at the Douglas Institute, talks about popular preconceived ideas about mental illness in this 2009 Mini-Psych school lecture. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs of the Research Centre, at the Douglas Institute, talks about popular preconceived ideas about mental illness in this 2009 Mini-Psych school lecture. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Researcher and Director of the Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research at the Douglas Institute, gives an update on schizophrenia during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Researcher and Director of the Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research at the Douglas Institute, gives an update on schizophrenia during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.
Mark Wainberg, microbiologist, identified one of the most effective AIDS drugs, and served as president of the International AIDS Society, becoming a prominent voice on the world stage. Meet a researcher turned activist.
Phil Gold, Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Oncology, discovered the first and most widely used blood test for cancer, CEA, making early detection and better treatment possible. Meet a McGill legend.
Ronald Melzack, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, revolutionized our understanding of human pain with the Gate Control Theory of Pain and the McGill Pain Questionnaire, now used worldwide.
The ethics of euthanasia continue to be debated in Parliament, the National Assembly, in the media and around dinner tables everywhere. It is one of the most difficult issues with which a society must deal. Who better to shed light on this difficult question than Kathleen Foley, who has dedicated her career to transforming the [...]
The use of nanobiotechnology in medicine is termed “nanomedicine.” Dr. Maysinger will discuss current advances in nanomedicine research, including targeted cancer therapies, localized drug delivery, and improved cell-material interactions for imaging of brain cells.
People differ in their responses to commonly prescribed pain medications because of environmental and genetic factors. Dr. Mogil will look at the possibilities and challenges of achieving individualized therapies for chronic pain.
Over the past 50 years, our quality of life has improved thanks, in part, to a wide range of new chemicals. Some of these are now suspected of impairing fertility. Dr. Bernard Robaire will discuss the existing evidence and whether there are steps we should take to protect the next generation.
Twenty years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General resoundingly concluded that nicotine is the drug in tobacco that causes addiction. Dr. Paul Clarke will present a more nuanced view, highlighting different effects of cigarette smoking and cigarette smoke that may encourage the tobacco habit.
Dr. Timothy Geary discusses the history of drug development. How has the search for chemicals that usefully affect human biology developed, what factors were crucial in advancing the science behind drug discovery, and where do we stand today?
A video produced to honor the work of legendary researcher, Dr. Phil Gold, and the advances made everyday in biomedical science at the McGill Goodman Cancer Research Center.
Hypnosis is an interesting tool for understanding how the mind works in terms of attention and suggestion. But can it be used therapeutically?
In this Mini-Med talk, Dr. Mimi Israël speaks about how drug therapies that are currently used to treat mental health problems may affect the brain. Dr. Israël is a Psychiatrist who in her daily work tackles questions such as: Can antidepressants make me happy? Will these drugs change my personality? Will I get addicted to [...]
In this Mini-Med lecture, Dr. Mel Schloss talks about all aspects of hearing loss. He also briefly touches on the anatomy and physiology of hearing. Dr. Schloss is truly an expert in the field, having spent the last 35 years treating hearing loss in children and adults.
It isn’t easy being a biped! In this Mini-Med lecture, Dr. Douglas Watt explains why we need an inertial guidance system to stand up and walk about and what happens when the system goes wrong. He also discusses the tricks used by pilots and dancers to maintain their equilibrium in complex motion environments.
The frontal lobes are important in complex, goal-oriented behaviour. In this Mini-Med talk, Lesley Fellows speaks about recent studies of decision making in patients with frontal lobe damage that show that this area of the brain is important not only for planning how to reach a goal, but also for determining what that goal should [...]
In this Mini-Med lecture, Dr. Burnier speaks about ocular health and how to maintain good vision. He also explains refractive errors and ocular diseases that may cause blindness, emphasizing the pathological mechanism behind such diseases and their possible treatment.
Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC et chef du departement de psychiatrie a l’Institut Douglas raconte la fascinante histoire de la psychiatrie et remonte aux origines de la stigmatisation de la maladie mentale.
Stéphane Bastianetto, Ph.D. de l’Institut Douglas distingue la maladie mentale de la maladie physique et explique la part des gènes et de l’environnement physique et social dans la détermination des causes de la maladie mentale.
Connaître les pour et les contre de l’usage de la médication dans le traitement de la maladie mentale selon les données scientifiques et l’expérience clinique disponibles.
Connaître l’état de la situation à propos de la maladie mentale et sa judiciarisation en Amérique du Nord, plus particulièrement au Canada. Comprendre les enjeux de société.
Bruno Giros, Ph.D., chercheur et titulaire de la Chaire Graham Boeckh en schizophrénie, Institut Douglas. Quelles sont les plus récentes avancées en neuroscience concernant la santé mentale ?
Transformer les mentalités, les services et les soins afin que le rétablissement soit à l’avant-plan du traitement des maladies mentales.
The treatment of complex diseases like cancer may lie in grasping their mechanisms at all levels of biological hierarchy. Most research focuses on understanding how genes cause cancer from within a cell, but much can be learned from intercell interaction. In this regard, cancer cells are not only “antisocial”, but also exhibit a “gang culture”, [...]
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, yet remains a medical mystery. McGill researchers are using genetics, brain imaging, and many other novel techniques to better understand and treat this often debilitating disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating illness that is on the rise in Canada. However, McGill’s world-renowned researchers like Rémi Quirion, Judes Poirier, and Serge Gauthier are making major advances in our understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s.
Join some distinguished members of the Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute) and McGill’s Faculty of Medicine as they share the latest research on what goes on between our ears for this episode of Classes Without Quizzes. Learn how cognitive functions – thought, perception, reason and memory – are affected by aging, stress, and conditions like diabetes [...]
There is a proliferation of information about autism in the media and in research today. In this Classes Without Quizzes lecture, Professor Tara Flanagan discusses the things that we know, don’t know, and misrepresent about autism. She also offers some practical solutions for improving the lives of individuals with autism.
Loss of memory is one of the greatest challenges of aging individuals. In this session of Classes WIthout Quizzes, Dr. Clare McFarlane discusses some of the strategies that have been shown to help slow memory loss and the scientific research behind them. These methods include playing games that encourage strategy and problem solving (bridge, crossword [...]
Il est parfois difficile de séparer le vrai du faux à propos de maladies comme la grippe H1N1. Cette vidéo réfute certains mythes colportés à ce sujet, et notamment l’idée voulant que cette grippe est somme toute bénigne et que le temps d’attente est très long aux centres de vaccination.
It can sometimes be hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to diseases like H1N1. This video debunks some of the myths surrounding the disease, such as the common misconceptions that it’s not really that big of a problem, or that getting vaccinated takes a long time.
A panel assembled as part of the 75th anniversary ceremony for the Montréal Neurological Institute discusses what the coming years hold in store for scientific discovery at the institute, in Canada, and abroad.
As part of the Royal Society of Canada’s “The Cutting Edge” series, Nathalie Tufenkji from the Department of Chemical Engineering discusses her work aimed at preventing the binding of infectious organisms to medical devices and to mammalian cell surfaces using an active component of cranberries. This research has applications in fields ranging from medicine to [...]
In this special Homecoming lecture Dean of Medicine and Vice-Principal, Health Affairs, Richard I. Levin moderates a panel discussion featuring some of the University’s most distinguished cancer researchers.
Dr. Jody Heymann is the Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Social Policy, a Professor in McGill’s Faculties of Arts and Medicine and founding director of the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy.
Dr. David Mulder is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the McGill University Health Centre, physician for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team and a Member of the Order of Canada.
Dr. Jacques Galipeau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine and Oncology, McGill University.
Dr. Mark Ware is the Associate and Research Director at the McGill University Health Centre Pain Centre.
Dr. Sonia Lupien is Associate Director, Clinical Research at the McGill Centre for Studies in Aging.
Dr. Gerald Fried is a Professor of Surgery and Gastroenterology and the Adair Family Chair of Surgical Education, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University.
Dr. Lawrence Stein is an Associate Professor of Radiology at McGill University and Chief of Radiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal.
Dawn Cruchet is a certified grief educator and counsellor and co-founder of the Grief Center at the Queen Elizabeth Health Complex.
Angela Genge is a professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University, Medical Director of the Clinical Research Unit and Director of the ALS Clinic and Pain Clinic at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital.
Dr. Steven Grover is Director of the Division of Clinical Epidemiology at the Montreal General Hospital.
Dr. John Setrakian is an assistant professor of Medicine at McGill University and an attending physician at the McGill University Health Centre.