In the JGH Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Nurses Tracy Hodge (left) and Zaralyne Lahorra discuss clinical procedures with Dr. Nathan Messas. During treatment, the patient lies on the table and the bi plane equipment (at rear left) is brought forward. The two scanners—one at chest height and the other at head height between Ms. Hodge and Dr. Messas—can capture real-time images from two different angles and project them onto the screen at right. (Click on photo to enlarge.)
December 2020News

JGH is only Quebec hospital to unblock pulmonary arterial obstructions without open-chest surgery

Henry Mietkiewicz — December 22, 2020
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The latest digital equipment is enabling patients with pulmonary hypertension to have their pulmonary arteries unblocked with a special balloon—a procedure unique to Quebec.

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Dr. Mark Eisenberg
April 2016Research at the Lady Davis Institute

Drug shows promise for those trying to quit smoking after a heart attack

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 25, 2016
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Nearly half of the heavy smokers who were admitted to hospital after a heart attack had successfully quit smoking six months after being given the drug varenicline.

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A balanced diet should include a variety of vegetables.
Research at the Lady Davis InstituteSpring 2015

Long-term benefit of popular diets
still up in the air

Henry Mietkiewicz — April 13, 2015
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In the short term, popular commercial diets can probably help in losing weight—but keeping it off is another matter.

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Dr. Mark Eisenberg and research assistant Carolyn Franck have collaborated on a systematic review of existing research into the safety and effectiveness of electronic cigarettes.
Fall 2014Research at the Lady Davis Institute

Can e-cigarettes help smokers butt out?

Fabrice Baro — October 31, 2014
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Dr. Mark Eisenberg, a researcher at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology in the Lady Davis Institute at the JGH, has received more than $800,000 to lead a randomized clinical trial to determine whether electronic cigarettes can help smokers kick the habit.

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