/epi-biostat-occh/taxonomy/term/4/all en /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/doom-spiral-risk-public-transit-post-pandemic-era-357710 <p>A new study from 91˿����Ƶ warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system.</p> <p>The researchers describe a vicious circle in which service cuts brought on by budget deficits drive transit users away; this drop in ridership triggers additional service cuts, which lead to further declines in usage.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:06:14 +0000 admin 5233986 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-project-awarded-17-million-mitigate-housing-crisis-and-climate-change-357483 <p>As Canada faces the dual challenges of contending with a housing crisis at the same time as facing the impacts of severe climate change, the need to find innovative and practical solutions remains one of the nation’s highest priorities. 91˿����Ƶ’s Professor Daniele Malomo was recently awarded $1.7 million by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for a proposed solution that addresses both problems.</p> Wed, 29 May 2024 18:29:09 +0000 admin 5233992 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/cutting-edge-technology-detects-nanoplastics-water-instantly-357890 <p>A 91˿����Ƶ-led research team has developed the first real-time, on-site technology capable of detecting and deciphering nanoplastics from all other particles in water, a capacity akin to being able to find a needle in a haystack within milliseconds.</p> <p>Microplastic pieces are between 1 micrometre and 5 millimetres, roughly equivalent to a grain of rice. Nanoplastics are far tinier - a single nanometre is just 0.000001 millimetres. For comparison, a human hair is approximately 80,000–100,000 nanometers wide.</p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:50:18 +0000 admin 5233974 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/study-underscores-new-strategies-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria-357267 <p>Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:42:00 +0000 admin 5234000 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/teens-behavioural-problems-particularly-girls-more-likely-sext-study-357759 <p>It’s important that programs promoting safer sexting behaviours consider the specific needs of adolescents with behavioural problems, a <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563224000190">new study</a> by 91˿����Ƶ researchers suggests.</p> <p>Adolescents with behavioural problems engage in elevated levels of sexting compared with their peers without such problems. While this is the case both for male and female teens, the researchers found, the link was stronger for the young women.</p> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:09:16 +0000 admin 5233984 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-universitys-faculty-dental-medicine-and-oral-health-sciences-and-welcome-hall-mission-357268 <p>91˿����Ƶ’s <a href="/dentistry/">Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences</a> and the Welcome Hall Mission celebrated the completion of the Jim Lund Dental Clinic expansion project, which started in October 2023.</p> <p>Established in 2011 in partnership with the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, the Jim Lund Dental Clinic at Welcome Hall Mission has long been recognized for its commitment to helping Montrealers in need with free dental care.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 19:42:18 +0000 admin 5233998 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-university-announces-new-tuition-initiative-indigenous-students-357770 <p>Beginning in the Fall of 2024, 91˿����Ƶ will cover tuition and mandatory fees for Indigenous students who are members of local/proximate First Nation communities as well as Indigenous students learning within programs delivered through Indigenous partnership agreements within the School of Social Work, the School of Continuing Studies and the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.</p> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:43:28 +0000 admin 5233982 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/treatment-anorexia-nervosa-357901 <p>A 91˿����Ƶ-led research team working in collaboration with a French team (CNRS, INSERM and Sorbonne university) believes it has identified both the neurological mechanism underlying anorexia nervosa as well as a possible cure.</p> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:31:58 +0000 admin 5233972 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/how-climate-change-affecting-where-species-live-357786 <p>As the climate warms, many species are on the move, raising new challenges for policy-makers around the world. Shifts in the ranges of mosquitoes and disease-bearing ticks and bats are introducing illnesses such as malaria and Lyme disease into regions where health-care systems are unprepared. Movements of commercially important fish from one jurisdiction to another are shifting job opportunities and causing trade disputes.</p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:44:19 +0000 admin 5233977 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mccall-macbain-scholars-announces-class-2024-357114 <p>The McCall MacBain Scholarships at 91˿����Ƶ today announced its fourth cohort of recipients, beneficiaries of a landmark $200 million gift made in 2019 by John and Marcy McCall MacBain. At the time, it was the largest single donation in Canadian history.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:13:09 +0000 admin 5234006 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/15-minute-city-might-not-be-realistic-north-america-researchers-find-357769 <p>In the “15-minute city,” a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at 91˿����Ƶ (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may not be easily achieved in large North American cities such as Montreal.</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:37:22 +0000 admin 5233980 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-university-issues-updated-offer-mcgill-members-encampment-calls-return-good-faith-discussions-357653 <p>Despite the walkout by encampment representatives from discussions, 91˿����Ƶ remains steadfast in its commitment to an open and transparent dialogue conducted in good faith. <b>Yesterday, the University extended an updated offer to members of its community in the encampment, going beyond previous proposals</b>.</p> <p>This continued effort to reach a peaceful resolution to the encampment, which has been in place on the lower field for over six weeks, comes in addition to the University’s renewed suggestion to appoint a <b>neutral third-party mediator</b> to facilitate discussions.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:58:57 +0000 admin 5233990 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/systemic-sclerosis-rise-quebec-especially-children-study-finds-357927 <p>The number of new cases of systemic sclerosis (SSc) is on the rise in Quebec, particularly among children, a new study has found.</p> <p>The findings, published <i>in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas</i>, should serve as a call to action for health-care providers, policy-makers and researchers, suggests Elena Netchiporouk, corresponding author and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 91˿����Ƶ.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:51:51 +0000 admin 5233970 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-university-celebrates-graduates-and-honorary-doctorate-recipients-2024-spring-convocation-357446 <p>As part of this year’s Spring Convocation celebrations, 91˿����Ƶ will confer honorary degrees upon ten inspirational individuals, five of whom are from Quebec.</p> <p>Leaders in their respective fields, these honorary doctorates stand as examples of creativity, compassion, dedication, service, and a pioneering spirit. They represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.</p> Tue, 28 May 2024 13:13:41 +0000 admin 5233996 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/treasures-beneath-ocean-floor-seawater-plays-role-gold-formation-357840 <p>Understanding how gold forms is crucial for knowing where to find it and how to extract it sustainably. 91˿����Ƶ researchers have answered a long-standing question in geology that could lead to new ore discoveries.</p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:03:05 +0000 admin 5233975 at /epi-biostat-occh