This risk is highest early after the first stroke – in the first year, 15 times greater than for the general population.
Brain
Novel procedure helps patient overcome severe shaking disorder, regaining ability to sketch
How Noreen Smith overcame a severe shaking disorder through a novel surgical procedure at Sunnybrook, and regained her ability to sketch.
Helping recovering stroke patients make gains in mobility
The program allows patients to participate in 90-minute individualized, goal-oriented, task-specific exercises in a group environment.
Blood pressure medication may help protect brain
One type of anti-hypertensive medication may be protecting users' brains against degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
4 things to know about brain tumours
Neuro-oncologists Dr. James Perry and Dr. Sarah Ironside share four things you should know about brain tumours
Medical marijuana and Alzheimer’s disease
Question: Could medical marijuana be helpful for Alzheimer’s disease? Answer: Don’t try this one at home! Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are...
A new option for Canadians with severe OCD
Imagine spending the majority of your day performing rituals or routines your brain is telling you need to be done, and in a certain order, to...
Does surgery cause or worsen dementia?
"My father needs surgery. Will this worsen his dementia?" This is one of the more common questions I get asked as a dementia specialist.
Are you on blood thinners?
Many people on blood thinners will experience visible blood in the urine severe enough to require medical attention, a study published in JAMA found.
How mindfulness provides a way to connect with the present moment
Watch a talk by Dr. Lance Hawley, a Sunnybrook psychologist.