On February 7, 2019, Serena Kelly became the first patient in Canada to be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment resistant...
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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.
How to talk to your kids about mental health
Talking about mental illness with your child is important. Mental health experts and youth share what to look out for, what to say and how to get...
The not-so-obvious signs of stroke you should be watching out for
Most people associate stroke with sudden weakness, face drooping or speech difficulties, but did you know that dizziness, tingling or feeling...
Am I addicted to my smartphone?
If you can’t get through a real-life conversation without picking up your phone, that’s a sign of overuse.
Patient story: A new focused ultrasound and glioblastoma trial
Paul Hudspith is one of the first participants in a world-first trial at Sunnybrook examining the use of focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain...
Stroke affects people young and old — know the signs
Stroke is often thought of as a disease that impacts seniors but the reality is, age doesn’t matter. Learn about signs of stroke and prevention.
Why taking a break from social media can be good for your health
Taking a social media time-out might be good for your brain and body.
Meet the new Gord Downie Fellow in Brain Oncology
Dr. Jay Detsky is using MRI to better diagnose and treat brain cancer — and to better see how treatment is working.