MUHC announces a transplant first in Quebec
Doctors at the MUHC have announced Quebec's first successful combined heart/liver transplant. The patient, Patrice Dionne, age 54 years, was transferred from the Institut de cardiologie de Quebec (l'hôpital Laval) to the MUHC. The patient received his new heart and liver during a 6-hour operation on April 14, 2006 and was discharged 10 days later. The complex procedure involved 15 physicians, sur...Childhood obesity among Quebec Cree raises concerns
Childhood obesity is increasing among the general population in Canada, but the statistics are even more alarming among First Nations, Inuit and Métis children. In a study published recently in the American Journal of Public Health, University of Alberta researchers found that up to 65 per cent of Cree preschoolers in northern Quebec communities were overweight or obese. Dr. Noreen Willows...Quebec arming itself to combat a potential influenza pandemic
Quebec is gearing itself for a probable influenza pandemic, and its effects on 2.6 million people. Everyone in Quebec seem to be gripped with concern and at a press conference , Health Minister Philippe// Couillard said "The government is taking measures so that from the beginning of the epidemic we're able to limit the number of hospitalizations and deaths.'' Quebec has its plan read...Quebecers To Choose Private Health-Care Insurance
A controversial set of laws was initiated by Quebec Health Minister Philippe Couillard on Thursday that would give Quebecers the option of private health-care insurance //. The Supreme Court of Canada decision had partially struck down Quebec's ban on private insurance, on June 9, 2005,ruling that Quebec had failed to prove its ban on private health insurance, for acts covered by medica...Allergic Individuals Should Carry Two Doses Of EpiPen Says Quebec Coroner
Quebec coroner Jacques Ramsay has recommended that Canadians suffering from severe allergies should carry two doses of EpiPen (epinephrine) or the Twinject, which// provides a double dose in the same applicator, instead one to avoid potentially deadly situations. He has also called for manufacturers to provide medication renewal notices of their products to the patients. The recomme...Man Made Heart for Man from Quebec
A 65-year-old man from Quebec had a man made heart implanted inside him last month .This makes him the only living Canadian// who does not have a heart beat! “Heartmate II”, the mechanical heart was implanted inside Gerard Langevin by Dr. Renzo Cecere and Dr Nadia Giannetti in a three-hour surgery on Nov. 23, 2006.This device,is expected to function for at least a decade. It works u...Viral Gastroenteritis Grips Quebec Enmasse
Quebec and New Brunswick are facing one of the worst gastroenteritis epidemics that has thrown more than 35 hospitals out of gear, with patients coming// in droves for relief. The infection triggers diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, which can continue for a few days but seldom endangers life. Nearly 29 health-care centers offering facilities in the greater Montreal area have repo...Quebec Darkfield Colony Counter, 110V with USA Cord
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Description:Darkfield Quebec Colony Counter allows the user to quickly and accurately count bacteria colonies. A choice of models allows for digital counting or manual counting. An optional 1.5X auxiliary lens fits over the standard lens increasing magnification to 3.0X. The adjustable focusing rod allows the 1.5X standard lens to be raised or lowered. The lens also rotates a full 360 for ready access to cul...Quebec Darkfield Digital Colony Counter, 220V with EU Cord
Description:Darkfield Quebec Colony Counter allows the user to quickly and accurately count bacteria colonies. A choice of models allows for digital counting or manual counting. An optional 1.5X auxiliary lens fits over the standard lens increasing magnification to 3.0X. The adjustable focusing rod allows the 1.5X standard lens to be raised or lowered. The lens also rotates a full 360 for ready access to cul...