Interview with Valérie Jomphe, nutritionist Transplant Clinic of the Notre-Dame Hospital of Montréal (CHUM) By Tomy-Richard Leboeuf McGregor On the occasion of the 40th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, held in Seville in June, nutritionists Valérie Jomphe (Notre-Dame hospital transplant clinic) and Marjolaine Mailhot (Hôtel-Dieu cystic fibrosis clinic ) Presented the surprising findings of a recent […]
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Free air conditioners and fan
We do not feel it yet, but the great heat will arrive quickly! We know that it can be difficult for many of us to breathe well during periods of heat wave. This is why we offer the possibility for people living with Cystic Fibrosis in need to receive a free new air conditioner from […]
Tributes to Louis Plante
On Saturday, April 8, one of us, Louis Plante, died waiting for a second pulmonary transplant. In addition to being involved in our organization several years, Louis is known to be the inventor of the Frequencer, a respiratory physiotherapy device used by several people living with cystic fibrosis. The creation of this device results from […]
Cystic Fibrosis: A diagnostic test soon available for everyone?
While neonatal screening is still waiting in Quebec, research shows that a way to detect Cystic Fibrosis, theoretically more effective than laboratory tests, could be done from smart phones at home. Thanks to a device, it would suffice to deposit a little sweat on the device to know the result. How is it possible? If […]
Need a dental cleaning?
Students at the Cégep de Terrebonne Hygiene Clinic are looking for people who want a complete dental cleanup, with X-ray (if needed), at a cost of $ 60. In the case of minor treatments, it may take two to three additional appointments, which are included in the initial price. Appointments are on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and […]