Dr. Emily Kay-Rivest, a cochlear implant surgeon, holds the transmitter that usually adheres magnetically to the head of her JGH patient, Diana Wood. The transmitter relays sound (in the form of electrical impulses) to a receiver under the skin near Ms. Wood’s ear. Ultimately, the impulses reach a nerve that connects to the brain. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
Feature articlesSeptember 2024

Cochlear implant now an easier option for JGH patients hoping to overcome deafness

Henry Mietkiewicz — September 19, 2024
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To regain their hearing, many patients are opting for a cochlear implant, performed by a surgical team that includes a JGH otolaryngologist.

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Dr. Maurice Anidjar, Chief of the Department of Urology, destroys prostate cancer cells by performing a minimally invasive procedure known as irreversible electroporation (IRE). Irreparable holes are created in the cells by an electrical field that is created by encircling the tumour with electrodes. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
May 2024Spotlight feature

Improved surgical procedures offer new hope in treating prostate cancer

Henry Mietkiewicz — May 7, 2024
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Minimally invasive procedures—one new, one upgraded—are viable alternatives to radical surgery and radiation therapy.

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During a tour of a newly inaugurated JGH lab where clinical trials will be held for a promising cancer treatment, Pierre Fitzgibbon (second from right), Minister of Economy and Innovation, is briefed about the technology by Michel Gareau (right), Founder and President of Starpax Medical, and by Dr. Gerald Batist, Director of the Segal Cancer Centre. (Click this or any photo to enlarge it.)
June 2022News

New JGH lab launched to test potentially revolutionary cancer treatment

Henry Mietkiewicz — June 21, 2022
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A potential breakthrough in cancer treatment, using magnetism to guide medication-carrying bacteria into tumours, will be tested in a new JGH lab.

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