Researchers are working to identify when dementia is imminent in people with a genetic predisposition to the disease.
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Get help FAST when you see signs of stroke
A stroke can happen to anyone. The faster you receive medical attention, the better your chances of recovery will be.
I never thought I’d have a stroke at 39 years old
Although uncommon, doctors say there are factors that may contribute to an increased risk of stroke in young people, like Louis Beaulieu.
Behind the research: ALS milestone for Sunnybrook researchers
Sunnybrook researchers are the first in the world to demonstrate the safety of using focused ultrasound (FUS) to open the blood-brain barrier in...
When there is no medical explanation for symptoms or pain
Dr. Matthew Burke is looking at how some medically unexplained symptoms may be the result of abnormal connections within the brain and between the...
Medically unexplained symptoms and the brain
Imagine feeling a disabling symptom such as pain, fatigue, weakness or abnormal movements, and after various medical tests, nothing can be found.
Why stepping into a healthier lifestyle could help delay Alzheimer’s disease
Daily exercise is known to be beneficial for body and mind, but a new study has found physical activity may also protect the brain from Alzheimer's...
Patient view: Life after deep brain stimulation for PTSD
On February 7, 2019, Serena Kelly became the first patient in Canada to be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment resistant...
Patient story: Focused ultrasound and Alzheimer’s disease
Sally McMillan shares her patient story from being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease to participating in a world-first clinical trial at Sunnybrook...
ALS: researchers take a big step forward with focused ultrasound
By opening the blood-brain barrier, Sunnybrook researchers have made important progress toward new treatments.