BCG vaccine provides protection against influenza virus but not SARS-CoV-2
Maziar Divangahi and his research team are surprised to discover that BCG provides protection against respiratory infections but not SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19
Posts and information on COVID-19 for Meakins-Christie, RECRU, and RESP members.
Health Matters: Excellence in respiratory care and research
MUHC Foundation’s Health Matters discusses excellence in respiratory research and care with respiratory specialists at the Montreal Chest Institute
Breathing Easier after COVID
Read how one patient’s journey post-COVID has led him to co-chair the the Dream Big: Breathe Easier campaign.
3 CIHR Project Grants and 2 COVID-19 Grants Awarded!
Congratulations to Basil Petrof, Jun Ding and Faiz Ahmad Khan who were funded in the Fall 2021 Project Grant Competition!
Health Matters: Ensuring at-home rapid COVID tests are accurate
Dr. Jonathon Campbell discusses how to ensure your at-home rapid COVID test is accurate on the MUHC Health Matters podcast
Health Matters: A game changer for families
Bruce Mazer speak about the new Omicron variant and vaccinating our children against COVID-19 on the Health Matters Podcast
Health Matters: How are our health care workers coping nearly 2 years into the pandemic?
MUHC Foundation Health Matters interview with Kevin Schwartzman discusses the impact of the COVID19 pandemic on health care workers
Efficacy of steroids on COVID-19
Dr. Nicole Ezer’s CONTAIN study on the effectiveness of corticoteroids to help respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 are out.
Lauzon lab members rejoice after their second COVID-19 vaccine dose
Lauzon lab members receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Remember, mandatory vaccination is required by Nov 15, 2021.
Health Matters: Recovering from COVID-19
MUHC Foundation Health Matters interview with Jennifer Landry discusses respiratory issues after recovering from COVID-19