The human brain is the most complex organ in our body and unlike any other structure, the brain is what makes humans, human. The brain has many...
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Clinical trials provide hope for people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s: Janice’s story
*Only first name is being used for patient privacy. When Janice* began to have trouble with her short-term memory, she and her husband became...
Sunnybrook saved my life – twice
As a working single mom, the last thing Marci Peters needed was a medical mystery. So, when she noticed a lump the size of a goose egg on her...
Your brain, decoded: with Sunnybrook neurologist Dr. Sara Mitchell
Have you ever wondered how you are able to do all of the activities you do every day? Dr. Sara Mitchell, cognitive neurologist at Sunnybrook, breaks...
What you can do before surgery to reduce the risk of delirium
Delirium occurs when there is a sudden change to an individual’s mental state that can include confusion, agitation, or complete withdrawal, which...
After years of perplexing symptoms, Darryl finally got an answer – and relief
What started as a friendly sparring match with a friend led to years of disabling neurological symptoms for Toronto resident Darryl Fontanna, now 29...
Hailey Bieber’s mini-stroke shines a light on stroke and young people
Hailey Bieber, model, entrepreneur and wife of famous Canadian Justin Bieber, suffered a mini-stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) earlier this...
Driving and dementia: How to know when it is time to stop driving
When a person has been diagnosed with dementia, making the decision to stop driving can be a difficult time for the individual, their families...
‘It’s a dream job for me’: Dr. Christine Hawkes on breaking barriers & finding her place at Sunnybrook
Dr. Christine Hawkes is one of the first female neurologists in Canada who also practices neurovascular intervention. But she says that never crossed...
Behind the research: New study finds focused ultrasound enhances delivery of brain therapeutic and improves cognition in Alzheimer’s
Images by Vivian Young In a recently published preclinical study, Dr. Isabelle Aubert, senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute and...