Department of Pediatrics - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Excellence in basic science research June 6: Non-Genomic Strategies for Disrupting Diffuse Midline Glioma, with neuropathologist Cynthia Hawkins

51�Թ��Health e-News — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:13:56 +0000

Featuring renowned neuropathologist and expert in pediatric brain tumours, Cynthia Hawkins, this talk is part of the 51�Թ��Department of Pathology’s Academic Scientific Day, Finlayson Day Info: When: June 6 at 1 p.m. Where: Hybrid event: In-person at the RI-MUHC atrium (1001 Décarie Blvd.) or virtual: Via Zoom

About Cynthia Hawkins

51�Թ��researchers lead project to reform youth mental health care in Canada

51�Թ��Health e-News — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:10:23 +0000

Novel program improves access and cuts delays, including for Indigenous and underserved youths, study finds.

New data from a national project led by 51�Թ�� researchers shows that redesigning youth mental health services can significantly cut wait times and connect more young people to care.

Biological markers for teen depression

51�Թ��Health e-News — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:01:11 +0000

Researchers’ breakthrough could provide a more objective, earlier way to identify adolescents at risk and to predict how their symptoms will progress over time.

Using a novel lab method they developed, 51�Թ�� researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time.

Children’s Weeks highlight the importance of play in child development and physical assessment

Hena Kon, Ms - Ingram School of Nursing — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:44:41 +0000

Faculty and staff brought their children into the lab for an interactive learning experience giving students the opportunity to develop their pediatric assessment skills.

Epinephrine could reduce hospitalizations in pediatric intensive care after a severe allergic reaction

Montreal Children's Hospital — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:47 +0000

Research confirms the use of epinephrine before arrival at the hospital significantly reduces intensive care admissions for anaphylactic reactions

AI analysis challenges autism diagnosis criteria

51�Թ��Newsroom — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:16:48 +0000

Researchers suggest behavioural traits are more telling than social communication and interaction factors, so diagnostic focus should be sharpened

An analysis of digital health records using large language models (LLMs) is challenging a long-held belief about the clinical identifiers of autism.

In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds

51�Թ��Newsroom — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:30:23 +0000

Researcher says parents should double down on key messages, which focus on feeling pride, valuing diversity and recognizing and responding to discrimination.

A McGill-led team of researchers has gained insight into how parents of colour in the United States approach discussions with their children aimed at teaching them the skills they need to survive and thrive in a racially unequal society.

Franco Carnevale: a lifelong commitment to respecting and elevating children’s voices

Hena Kon — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:03:58 +0000

With expertise in nursing, psychology and ethics, and deep respect for the moral agency of children, Franco Carnevale advocates for their right to be heard in decisions that impact their medical care.

New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

51�Թ��Newsroom — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:06:02 +0000

Preclinical study suggests the compound could restore lost muscle for patients with the rare degenerative disorder

A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration.

51�Թ�� researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost the natural repair abilities of muscle stem cells. Current treatments can slow muscle damage, but don’t address the root problem.

Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find

51�Թ��Newsroom — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:16:22 +0000

Study of fully vaccinated children finds a link between stunted growth and weakened immunity, suggesting combatting child hunger could help prevent the disease’s spread

Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity.

A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.