/dementia/taxonomy/term/4/all en /dementia/channels/news/six-athletes-among-plethora-mcgillians-headed-paris-olympic-games-358027 <p><em><strong>By Earl Zukerman, Sports Information Officer, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Athletics and Recreation</strong></em></p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:11:06 +0000 admin 1511 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-steps-towards-laminar-resolution-non-invasive-human-358008 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:16:25 +0000 admin 1509 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/bic-feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-revisiting-large-scale-functional-processing-hierarchy-358001 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:03:07 +0000 admin 1508 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/experts-2024-paris-olympics-357996 <p>The 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 26 to August 11, will mark the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Games. Featuring sports like baseball, softball, and debuting breakdancing, the event emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées will be sites for celebrating sports, culture, and environmental consciousness.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:03:29 +0000 admin 1507 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/listening-voices-those-most-affected-climate-change-357990 <p>Researchers at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº recently supported the hosting of a major international conference on climate change to create space for the under-represented voices – and knowledge – of those most affected.  </p> <p>The global conversation on climate has been dominated by Western scientists. While international meetings such as those in the COP series are important venues for the exchange of knowledge that can be put into action, greater equity is essential, the researchers believe. </p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:08:03 +0000 admin 1505 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-closed-loop-control-cognitive-networks-children-epilepsy-357970 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include four lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:04:55 +0000 admin 1503 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-357967 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include seven lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:48:26 +0000 admin 1502 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/dorothy-j-killam-lecture-2025-357963 <p>The Neuro's Dorothy J. Killam Lecture was established in 2004 to recognize women of influence in business, science, politics or the humanities.</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:06:57 +0000 admin 1501 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-357965 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include seven lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:23:08 +0000 admin 1500 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-trump-and-vance-formally-nominated-2024-presidential-election-rnc-357961 <p>Donald Trump <a href="https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/rnc-republican-national-convention-07-15-24/index.html">has named</a> US Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, further elevating the Ohio Republican who has adopted the former president’s populist agenda after years of pointed criticism of Trump. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D.</p> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:48:49 +0000 admin 1499 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/study-sheds-light-origins-schizophrenia-brain-offering-hope-targeted-treatments-and-better-diagnosis-357953 <p>A group of scientists are hopeful their research findings about how schizophrenia originates and develops over time in the brain will pave the way for targeted treatments and better diagnosis of the serious mental health condition.</p> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:49:13 +0000 admin 1496 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/expert-heat-waves-linked-climate-change-canadas-new-tool-357951 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html -->The Greater Montreal area is under a heat warning Monday as a warm and humid air mass could lead to a humidex value of 40. Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released the first results from its rapid extreme weather event attribution system, showing that human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of recent heat waves in Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and Atlantic Canada​.</p> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:10:11 +0000 admin 1494 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/tips-when-preparing-medical-appointment-357935 <p>A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.</p> <p>The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.</p> <p>For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, <a href="/infoneuro/online-resources/medical-topics/preparing-medical-appointment">consult our web-page on the topic here</a>.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:49:32 +0000 admin 1492 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/art-therapy-quebec-cancer-foundation-french-only-357932 <p>This summer, the Quebec Cancer Foundation offers art therapy workshops to any individual with cancer, up to one year after their final treatment. They are also offered to their caregivers.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:31:07 +0000 admin 1489 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/systemic-sclerosis-rise-quebec-especially-children-study-finds-357927 <p>The number of new cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is on the rise in Quebec, particularly among children, a new study has found.</p> <p>The findings, published <i>in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas</i>, should serve as a call to action for health-care providers, policy-makers and researchers, suggests Elena Netchiporouk, corresponding author and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:51:51 +0000 admin 1488 at /dementia