Artificial Intelligence Published on January 30, 2020 According to a new study from the Université de Montréal published in the journal Perspectives on Behavior Science, automatic learning algorithms (artificial intelligence) better support educational and clinical decision making. Read more on Université de Montréal (UDEM)
Medtech Published on January 30, 2020 Increasing the success of innovations in medical technologies thanks to Medscint, a Quebec company. Launched in 2018, Medscint has developed a scintillation dosimetry technology that provides accurate, real-time measurements of radiation doses prescribed to cancer patients for their radiation therapy treatments. Read more on Les Affaires
R&D Published on January 30, 2020 A breakthrough at the CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal should improve the management of patients with a rare immune disease: Chronic Granulomatous Granulomatous Disease. Read more on La Presse
R&D Published on January 27, 2020 Quebec announces $ 5.4 million to improve the capital assets of two major mental health facilities: the Pinel Institute and the Douglas Hospital in the Montreal area. Read more on La Presse
R&D Published on January 27, 2020 ALS: Quebec’s first philanthropic research chair – $1 million to advance research in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at the INRS. Read more on News Wire
R&D Published on January 27, 2020 Jean-Talon MPP Joëlle Boutin proceeded, on behalf of the Minister of Health and Social Services, Danielle McCann, and with several partners, to the inauguration of the level respiratory containment laboratory 3 (NC3) located at the Research Center of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval. Read more on News Wire
R&D Published on January 27, 2020 Detection of certain neurodegenerative diseases should be done much faster, according to experts, who point out that these diseases, like progressive primary aphasia, can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. A new research chair at Laval University wants to see more clearly. The Research Chair in Progressive Primary Aphasia will focus on raising awareness among the general public and health professionals. Read more on Radio-Canada
Medtech Published on January 27, 2020 3D printing opens up a world of possibilities. Using unique Quebec software, a Montreal orthopedist was able to avoid complete amputation of his patient’s shins. A first at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal. Read more on Radio-Canada (Health)
Pharma Published on January 27, 2020 JAMP Pharma Group, from Boucherville (QC), signs a landmark partnership agreement for the commercialization of five biosimilar medicines in Canada Read more on News Wire