/neuro/taxonomy/term/256/all en /neuro/article/patient-care/aimen-moussaddy-treating-human-impacts-stroke Motivated by his passion for the brain, Dr. Aimen Moussaddy strives to better understand and treat stroke while maintaining a human focus in his care and research. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:06:58 +0000 Matthieu Santerre 5490 at /neuro /neuro/article/day-life/day-life-neuro-radiologist Jesse Klostranec is part of a highly specialized team providing rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of stroke patients at The Neuro. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:18:48 +0000 Anita Kar, Shawn Hayward 5476 at /neuro /neuro/article/patients-patient-care/stroke-not-womens-radars Lack of information can mean women don’t recognize a serious health event when it happens. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:59:15 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5382 at /neuro /neuro/article/patients/recognizing-and-preventing-stroke-it-occurs June is Stroke Awareness Month. It’s important to understand what a stroke is, its warning signs and how to prevent it. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:32:50 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5039 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/stroke-awareness-month-june-2018-287669 <p><strong>Award-winning unit will add 10 new beds this year</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in Canada. Each year, some 14,000 Canadians die as a result of a stroke.</p> <p>June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness of the causes and effects of stroke as well as its treatment.</p> Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:26:47 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3091 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/june-stroke-month-268466 <h2>The Neuro is an important centre for stroke care in Montreal</h2> <p> </p> <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) is marking Stroke Month in June to increase public awareness about the dangers of this serious condition, and the importance of early intervention. A Canadian suffers a stroke every ten minutes. Each year, about 14,000 Canadians die of stroke, making stroke the third-leading cause of death in this country.</p> Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:38:06 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2631 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/quebec-federation-honours-dr-tampieri-263949 <p><strong>Neuroradiologist recognized for her innovations in healthcare</strong></p> <p>The Quebec Federation of Medical Specialists (Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec), an umbrella organization embracing medical specialist groups in the province, has chosen Dr. Donatella Tampieri of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) as one of three recipients of its 2016 Prix d’excellence en innovations des soins de santé. The award recognizes Dr. Tampieri’s exceptional career in providing quality healthcare that is accessible, efficient, and safe.</p> Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:18:51 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2305 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/molecule-shown-repair-damaged-axons-266571 <h2><span>Discovery could be key to treating brain and spinal cord injury</span></h2> <p>A foray into plant biology led one researcher to discover that a natural molecule can repair axons, the thread-like projections that carry electrical signals between cells. Axonal damage is the major culprit underlying disability in conditions such as spinal cord injury and stroke.</p> Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:24:18 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2482 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/stroke-month-june-253660 <p><strong>Time is brain: for every minute a stroke is left untreated, 2 million brain cells are destroyed. The sooner patients are treated, the higher the chances of survival with fewer disabilities. </strong> Patients with acute strokes and transient ischemic attack (TIA) are assessed and treated at the right place, the right time and by the right professionals thanks to ultra-specialized stroke centres at the Montreal General Hospital  and The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital.</p> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:38:31 +0000 anita.kar@mcgill.ca 1554 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/marking-stroke-month-june-2016-261060 <h2>Raising awareness about stroke</h2> <p> </p> <p>Every ten minutes, someone in Canada suffers a stroke. Strokes kill 14,000 Canadians each year, making stroke the third leading cause of death in this country.</p> <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) hopes to increase public awareness about the dangers of stroke by marking Stroke Month. People who learn about the causes of stroke can take measures to reduce their chances of having a stroke.</p> <p> </p> <h3>What is a stroke?</h3> <p> </p> Mon, 30 May 2016 16:01:08 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2086 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-care/stroke-unit-expanding-0 Award-winning team is adding beds and speeding recovery Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:49:14 +0000 Victor Swoboda 3862 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/helping-people-see-again The Neuro’s Christopher Pack examines how the brain sees the world Fri, 31 May 2019 20:13:45 +0000 Victor Swoboda 3842 at /neuro