The Neuro - The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute - Hospital) /neuro/articles/rss en Improving quality of life through research at the Azrieli Neurodevelopment Clinic /neuro/article/day-life/Improving-quality-life-Azrieli-Neurodevelopment-Clinic Dr. Gabriella Gobbi works closely with families, teachers, and caregivers to develop strategies that help improve quality of life, offering medical and therapeutic options for a meaningful relief.  Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:36:46 +0000 Helen Gemmrich 6383 at /neuro Getting an EEG at The Neuro /neuro/article/research/getting-eeg-neuro <blockquote> <p>“Our goal was to create a resource that helps participants feel at ease before they even walk through the door. These videos offer a familiarization tool that can make the experience more predictable and comfortable, particularly for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.” — Noémie Hébert-Lalonde, PhD, Q1K Project Lead at The Neuro</p> </blockquote> <p>Visiting a hospital or research center can bring up a lot of questions—What will it look like? Who will I meet? What will happen?</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:06:06 +0000 Neuro Communications 6377 at /neuro Getting an MRI at The Neuro /neuro/article/research/getting-mri-neuro <p>Visiting a hospital or research center can bring up a lot of questions—What will it look like? Who will I meet? What will happen?</p> <p>This video is part of the <a href="https://q1k.ca/en/">Québec 1,000 (Q1K) Families</a> initiative and is designed to help individuals and families prepare for their MRI visit at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital).</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:03 +0000 Neuro Communications 6368 at /neuro The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre wants to hear from you! /neuro/article/neuro-patient-resource-centre-wants-hear-you <p>Your input is valuable, and by participating in this survey, you can help shape important decisions that impact the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, and have a chance share your ideas.  </p> <p>Plus, as a thank you for your time, you’ll have the chance to win a gift card!  </p> <p>You have until February 28th, 2025 to complete this survey. </p> <p>The gift card raffle will take place after February 28th. </p> <p>Link to the survey: <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/vnmf5VhWWJ" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/r/vnmf5VhWWJ</a> </p> <p> </p> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:50 +0000 Sabrina Burr 6343 at /neuro January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada /neuro/article/january-alzheimers-awareness-month-canada To mark this month, the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has developed a reading list on Alzheimer’s disease available in their collection.  Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:35:43 +0000 Sabrina Burr 6325 at /neuro “The Neuro at 90” photographic display documents The Neuro in action /neuro/article/neuro-90-photographic-display-documents-neuro-action Stephan Ballard’s work delves into the relationship between art and medicine. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:57:27 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6319 at /neuro The link between obesity and MS /neuro/article/research/link-between-obesity-and-ms Genetic analysis reveals correlation between excess weight and symptom severity. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:12:47 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6312 at /neuro Year in review: 2024 /neuro/article/year-review-2024 This year The Neuro celebrated its 90th anniversary. These are some of the highlights of The Neuro’s anniversary year. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:49:32 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6309 at /neuro Glial cells take centre stage in new international research collaboration /neuro/article/research/glial-cells-take-centre-stage-new-international-research-collaboration A new pilot project between researchers at 9I and the University of Edinburgh is investigating the role of glial cells in brain circuit development. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:32:17 +0000 Helen Gemmrich 6298 at /neuro Big changes afoot at The Neuro for myotonic dystrophy treatments /neuro/article/research/big-changes-afoot-neuro-myotonic-dystrophy-treatments After years with little to offer patients, researchers are testing a treatment that targets the genetic problem at the heart of this rare disease. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:31:11 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 6293 at /neuro