Behind-the-research: a Q&A with Dr. Lorne Zinman, director of Sunnybrook’s ALS clinic, which is the largest of its kind in Canada.
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‘Let’s make history’: what one man is doing about living with ALS
J.D. has ALS, a disease he calls "relentlessly progressive and incurable.” Why he decided to make history by being the first person with ALS to...
Investigating use of focused ultrasound to treat major depression
Sunnybrook researchers are investigating exciting new techniques to harness the power of ultrasound waves to treat depression.
Residential treatment program offers hope for OCD patients
Sunnybrook's residential treatment program for severe OCD is the first program of its kind in Canada.
When do older adults do their best thinking? It depends on the season, study suggests
A new study suggests that in the general population of older adults — and those with Alzheimer’s — cognitive function, thinking and memory improves...
Behind the research: focused ultrasound and Alzheimer’s disease
In the first peer-reviewed published report of its kind, Sunnybrook researchers have demonstrated that focused ultrasound can be used to safely open...
How treatment for agitation in Alzheimer’s patients is evolving
Approximately 20 per cent of patients with Alzheimer’s display significant aggression. Sunnybrook researchers are exploring ways to combat it.
The secrets to successful aging
Question: What are the secrets to successful aging?
Top 6 tips to help prevent brain injury this summer
Heading out for summer fun? Check out expert advice on ways to stay safe and prevent brain injuries.
Behind the research: How the latest studies may one day prevent delirium
Preclinical studies have found that the drug dexmedetomidine may help prevent delirium in patients post-surgery.