/neuro/taxonomy/term/84/all en /neuro/MS-Month-2016 <h2>May 2016 - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month</h2> <p> </p> <p>Multiple sclerosis treatment and research has long been a focus at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, known simply as The Neuro, an illustrious member of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University and the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University Health Centre. Indeed, The Neuro introduced Canada’s first MS clinic. The clinic’s highly specialized staff employs the latest research data and treatment methods in a clinical atmosphere of innovation and progress.</p> Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:10:02 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2010 at /neuro /neuro/Kinect-MS-Device-Gait <p><strong>3D depth-sensing camera shown to measure walking difficulties</strong></p> <p>A commonly used device found in living rooms around the world could be a cheap and effective means of evaluating the walking difficulties of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.</p> <p>The Microsoft Kinect is a 3D depth-sensing camera used in interactive video activities such as tennis and dancing. It can be hooked up to an Xbox gaming console or a Windows computer.</p> Thu, 11 Aug 2016 19:43:22 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2173 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/ms-awareness-month-2017-267915 <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) is home to Canada’s first multiple sclerosis (MS) clinic, and MS research and treatment has been a major focus at The Neuro for many years. The MS clinic employs a highly specialized staff who have access to the latest research data and methods of treatment. It is a clinic where innovation and progress are paramount.</p> Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:44:41 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2607 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/ms-month-2018-care-and-research-neuro-287055 <p>May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month. Laboratory and clinical studies related to MS involve about 50 members of The Neuro’s staff. They study the disease in all its aspects and at every stage with the help of the most advanced brain imaging technology and the latest cell biology techniques.</p> Fri, 04 May 2018 20:49:02 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3039 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/may-multiple-sclerosis-awareness-month-250233 <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University and the MUHC has Canada’s oldest MS clinic but is always innovating - striving for progress and better treatments for patients.</p> <p><strong>What’s new in MS at The Neuro</strong></p> Thu, 07 May 2015 13:58:35 +0000 anita.kar@mcgill.ca 1427 at /neuro /neuro/daria-trojan-md Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:50:41 +0000 iain.cook@mcgill.ca 3682 at /neuro