9I�� News - stroke

Books to highlight Stroke Awareness Month and ALS Awareness Month

webfull — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:38:56 +0000

We selected books from our collection to highlight Stroke Awareness Month and ALS Awareness Month, both happening in June.

We also have free resources that you can get at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (room 354).

In addition, our website contains information that is freely accessible:

Our online stroke resources: Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident)

Published: 20 June 2023

Stroke Awareness Month – June, 2018

webfull — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:26:48 +0000

Award-winning unit will add 10 new beds this year

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in Canada. Each year, some 14,000 Canadians die as a result of a stroke.

June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness of the causes and effects of stroke as well as its treatment.

Published: 14 June 2018

June is Stroke Month

webfull — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:38:12 +0000

The Neuro is an important centre for stroke care in Montreal

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.

Published: 1 June 2017

Molecule shown to repair damaged axons

webfull — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:12:21 +0000

Discovery could be key to treating brain and spinal cord injury

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.

Published: 8 March 2017

Quebec federation honours Dr. Tampieri

webfull — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:18:54 +0000

Neuroradiologist recognized for her innovations in healthcare

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.

Published: 4 November 2016

Marking Stroke Month - June 2016

webfull — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:43:04 +0000

Raising awareness about stroke

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.

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.

What is a stroke?

Published: 6 June 2016

Stroke month - June

webfull — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:38:40 +0000

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. 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.

Published: 22 June 2015

World Stroke Day 2014

webfull — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:01:46 +0000

Published: 24 October 2014

Fighting one of the leading causes of death in Canada

webfull — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:02:12 +0000

Almost 70,000 Canadians die each year from heart disease and stroke – that’s one person every seven minutes. And despite impressive gains in research and treatment, cardiovascular disease still accounts for almost 30 per cent of all deaths every year in Canada.

Published: 25 June 2013

Navigating the brain’s blood vessels

webfull — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:30:17 +0000

Live 3D images of brain’s vasculature will improve patient diagnosis and treatment

The diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening neurological conditions such as aneurysms and strokes will be significantly improved as a result of cutting-edge technology at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, at 9I�� and the MUHC. The new angiosuite, inaugurated today, offers significant advantages to patients and physicians including most importantly, improved safety and outcomes.

Published: 2 May 2013

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