Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively interferes with an individual’s memory, thinking and behaviour. It is the...
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What you need to know about norovirus
Are your friends and family suddenly coming down with a stomach bug? Across Canada, health officials are warning of an increase in norovirus cases...
A new option for hypertension treatment, on the horizon
For some groups of individuals with high blood pressure – such as those with drug-resistant hypertension or those who are pregnant – current...
Practice-Based Education Boosts Emergency Preparedness Training in the ED
In the winter of early 2022, as the province navigated its way through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, word started to spread that a convoy...
Igniting Discovery: The role of clinical trial coordinators in Sunnybrook’s heart program
A colourful thank-you card sits on Sulagna Sarker’s desk. The note inside, from the daughter of a patient, offers appreciation for her kindness over...
Sunnybrook’s unique colorectal cancer treatment
It’s a first-in-Canada program that offers patients with advanced colorectal cancer a unique form of treatment, and hope for a cure. Dr. Michael...
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...
Good nutrition during cancer treatment
Maintaining good nutrition can be challenging during cancer treatment, but it’s important for many reasons says Anna Van Osch. As a Registered...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza: What you need to know
With news of Canada’s first human case of avian flu, or H5N1, you may be wondering about the risk for you and your family. Dr. Samira Mubareka, an...
AI in Action: Improving automated image analysis
Throughout history advancements in technology have played a significant role in how we live our lives. It has continuously aided in healthcare...