Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine's benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments. Led by researchers at McGill University, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.

52 babies placed in therapeutic hypothermia were monitored by electroencephalogram combined with an optical neuromonitoring system to accurately determine the severity of their brain damage. Mathieu Dehaes and Elana Pinchefsky Credit: Mathieu Dehaes (CHU Sainte-Justine) et Elana Pinchefsky (NeoPeds Academy) Each year, some babies experience a lack of oxygen before or during birth, which can lead to brain injury - a medical condition known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).

An UdeM research team has found that the rare earths used in high-tech products compete with each other in aquatic organisms, mitigating their biological effects. In an increasingly connected world, rare earth metals with odd names such as lanthanum, cerium and yttrium have become strategic assets. They are used in everything from mobile phones to wind turbines to electric vehicles.

Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. McGill-led study shows that being 'on the same page' reduces uncertainty in tumultuous times and increases satisfaction with life and work Fostering shared understanding between romantic partners may be a powerful way for people to navigate uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, a study by McGill researchers suggests.

Researchers at the IRCM discover that blocking the CD200R1 molecule in mice activates certain immune cells called macrophages, helping to eliminate blood cancers from their bodies. Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by mobilizing the immune system to attack tumour cells. Major advances, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors (notably against the PD-1 protein), have produced impressive results against certain types of cancer, including melanoma and kidney cancer.

Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. McGill-led study shows that environmental history and microbiome stability shape how corals withstand extreme heat, offering insights for reef conservation in a warming world A new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama reveals why some corals resist bleaching while others don't: the answer lies in a complex partnership between corals and their microbial allies, shaped by the history of the waters they inhabit.

A groundbreaking clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may enhance how medical professionals detect hidden blood clots responsible for strokes. The study, published in The Lancet Neurology , is the first to show that extending imaging to include the heart within minutes of a patient's arrival to hospital with an acute stroke significantly improves the ability to determine the stroke's underlying cause.

Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur, named Khankhuuluu, which is the closest-known ancestor to the gigantic tyrannosaurs. The finding by an international team of researchers - led by Jared Voris and Darla Zelenitsky, PhD, in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary - has been published in the journal Nature .

UCalgary research team discovers novel method for transforming limestone into a bacteria-killing nanoparticle Researchers at the University of Calgary have teamed up with an Alberta-based company to turn limestone into a long-lasting antimicrobial agent, a discovery that could help to cut the spread of harmful bacteria and fungi in food and health-care settings.

Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. Breakthrough could help oat farmers boost yields, reducing reliance on chemicals used to speed up harvests For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.

UdeM's veterinarians reveal that anxiety plays a key role in feline idiopathic cystitis, an inflammation of the bladder, highlighting the importance of reducing the stress that cats sometimes feel. Are recurring bouts of cystitis in cats linked to stress? Yes, indeed, according to a study of 33 cats by a behavioural medicine team at the CHUV, the animal hospital of Université de Montréal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

What's happening inside the brain of a passionate hockey fan during a big game? A new study from the University of Waterloo gives us a closer look at how the brain functions when watching sports, with data showing how different a die-hard fan's experience is from that of a casual viewer. The researchers found that during offensive faceoff opportunities, fans deeply invested in hockey showed more activity in a part of the brain called the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex.

This article takes stock of a vast international project, under the scientific direction of Walter Wittich, to define the biopsychosocial criteria for deafblindness What is deafblindness? More than the addition of two handicaps, deafblindness creates very specific challenges, since the loss of one sense is difficult to compensate for by another.

An interdisciplinary study draws on interviews with Dominicans displaced by Hurricane Maria and Tropical Storm Erika to explore the risks associated with climate change in the Caribbean. A container was blown away by the force of the winds (Hurricane Maria) and is blocking the entrance to the Hospital in Portsmouth (North of Dominica) Credit: Patrick Cloos In September 2017, Hurricane Maria ripped through the Caribbean, devastating the small island nation of Dominica in the Lesser Antilles, between Guadeloupe and Martinique.

A team of University of Calgary researchers is calling it a game-changer for understanding gut health. It has been working on improving 3D models of the human intestine to create more-realistic experiments and tests to help diagnose and treat gastrointestinal issues. Using patient-derived organoids, which are akin to mini-guts, enabled the team to more accurately replicate the internal environment of an intestine on a new gut-on-a-chip platform.

Error loading page resources Please try to reload the page to display it correctly. Consensus on how mindset and surroundings shape therapy outcomes is an important step toward regulatory approval for use of drugs like MDMA and psilocybin in treatment of debilitating mental health conditions As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study led by researchers at McGill University, Imperial College London, and the University of Exeter stands to improve the rigour and reliability of clinical research.

A research project charts the intersection of exposure and vulnerability to gambling to identify high-risk areas and help authorities make informed decisions. The lure of gambling is everywhere: slot machines, casinos, bingo halls, horse racing and lotteries are all'around us. People who are vulnerable to their call are exposed to their physical presence every day.

Vaccination can help prevent infection-related hearing loss in children, but its full potential remains untapped, especially in lowand middle-income countries, a study finds. Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by some degree of hearing loss. While it is often linked to aging, a lesser-known but significant cause is infections contracted during childhood and adolescence, many of which are preventable.

Can clinicians predict how Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia will progress in the brain? UdeM medical professor Shady Rahayel looks into the question. At the Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine (CARSM), at Montreal's Sacré-Coeur Hospital, Université de Montréal medical professor Shady Rahayel sees many patients with REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD).

In a world first, CRCHUM researcher Martine Tétreault and her team identify a set of biomarkers that could someday make it easy to spot the disease in a patient's blood sample. Parkinson's disease is best known for its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, recent scientific advances generally emphasize the role of the immune system in the presence and development of the disease.