/channels/taxonomy/term/13772/all en /channels/channels/event/pompe-pursuit-seeking-early-diagnosis-349326 <p>"Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is pleased to present a webinar on the importance of an early diagnosis of Pompe disease and timely access to treatment. By the end of this webinar, we hope the following questions will be answered:</p> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:01:39 +0000 webfull 190823 at /channels /channels/channels/news/fighting-brain-cancer-its-root-332868 <p>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº researchers identify proteins that drive cancer stem cells. Targeting and supressing a particular protein called galectin1 could provide a more effective treatment for glioblastoma, in combination with radiation therapy.</p> <p>Due to its resistance to therapy, glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive cancerous brain tumour in adults. It grows fast and spreads quickly. While treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can help ease symptoms for a few months, in most cases tumour cells regrow after treatment and the cancer recurs.</p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:10:36 +0000 webfull 172657 at /channels /channels/channels/news/housing-first-strategy-proves-cost-effective-especially-most-vulnerable-homeless-group-323879 <p>Canadians spend big money dealing with the consequences of homelessness, but the money spent could be far more effective. According to a new Æ»¹ûÒùÔº-led analysis, housing homeless people with severe mental illness is even more cost-effective than housing homeless people with moderate needs. A Housing-First strategy aimed at helping these individuals regain and keep permanent housing generates savings equal to about two-thirds of its cost.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:45:18 +0000 webfull 162711 at /channels /channels/channels/news/ctv-news-mcgill-university-researchers-discover-way-fight-brain-tumours-resistance-therapy-323829 <p>New findings out of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº in Montreal have revealed a potential way to overcome aggressive brain tumours' resistance to therapy: by deleting a specific gene. Researchers have long been searching for ways to treat Glioblastomas – the most stubborn type of brain tumour – as they’re well known for their resistance to treatment. A few years back, they were able to confirm the key role a gene called the OSMR gene plays in the process of brain cancer growth.</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:41:21 +0000 webfull 162624 at /channels /channels/news/goodman-cancer-research-gala-raises-21-million-261149 <p><a href="/newsroom"><em><strong>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Newsroom</strong></em></a></p> <p><em>Pioneering research at Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre gets boost</em></p> <p>The 4th Goodman Cancer Research Gala has raised more than $2.1 million to fund foundational research, more effective diagnostic tools and the development of new treatments and therapies for cancer patients.  The Gala was held on Sunday, June 5 in Montreal, bringing together more than 800 guests in support of Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre.</p> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:33:50 +0000 webfull 119168 at /channels /channels/news/how-genetics-shape-our-addictions-218156 <h4><em>Genes predict the brain’s reaction to smoking </em></h4> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:08:36 +0000 webfull 86163 at /channels /channels/news/major-advance-understanding-risky-effective-multiple-sclerosis-treatment-225566 <h4>Powerful treatment improves patients’ lives and provides new insight into mechanisms of the disease</h4> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:53:15 +0000 webfull 95350 at /channels /channels/news/april-parkinson%E2%80%99s-disease-awareness-month-225690 <p><b><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>What is Parkinson’s Disease?</span></span></span></b></p> <p><span></span></p> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:53 +0000 webfull 95529 at /channels /channels/news/cystic-fibrosis-questions-new-drug-vertex-237610 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:23:35 +0000 webfull 103669 at /channels /channels/news/parkinson%E2%80%99s-disease-new-tool-diagnosis-256723 <p><span>The results of their study, published in the journal </span><em>Movement Disorders</em><span>, could also have a major impact on the quality of research on Parkinson’s disease.</span></p> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:58:53 +0000 webfull 113957 at /channels