Migraine and headaches are a common condition that most people will experience several times throughout their life. They are the most common...
Brain
Igniting Discovery: Can we stop dementia in its tracks, before it starts?
“WAIT! Go to the bathroom first!” Big sister Debbie has always been there for Cindy; this time, as they scurry through hospital corridors, a little...
Brain injury paradoxically alleviates alcohol addiction in Toronto woman: Q&A with Sunnybrook neurologist Dr. Matthew Burke
In recent years, growing research in brain sciences has suggested that cells in the brain connect together in networks to perform specific functions...
Sunday Scaries: Here’s how to manage stress ahead of a new work week
Do you experience heightened feelings of anxiety or stress on Sundays ahead of a new work week? Chances are you experience something called the...
AI in Action: Monitoring cellular brain networks
Throughout history advancements in technology have played a significant role in how we live our lives. It has continuously aided in healthcare...
Understanding the causes and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: Scientist spotlight on Dr. Julie Ottoy
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively interferes with an individual’s memory, thinking and behaviour. It is the...
Behind the research: Toronto’s first 7-Tesla MRI
This month, the city’s first 7-Tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine was delivered to Sunnybrook. The machine, which is now housed next...
The future of brain health at Sunnybrook: a conversation with Dr. Nir Lipsman
Brain sciences is an ever-evolving field and it’s an exciting time for the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program at Sunnybrook. Last week, over three days...
Behind the Research: How a next-generation helmet could revolutionize focused ultrasound
In 2015, Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) scientists and clinicians performed a world-first: They successfully and non-invasively opened the blood...
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...