Focused ultrasound could enhance chemotherapy treatments for patients like Paul Hudspith.
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I never thought I’d have a stroke at 39 years old
Although uncommon, doctors say there are factors that may contribute to an increased risk of stroke in young people, like Louis Beaulieu.
When there is no medical explanation for symptoms or pain
Dr. Matthew Burke is looking at how some medically unexplained symptoms may be the result of abnormal connections within the brain and between the...
Patient view: Life after deep brain stimulation for PTSD
On February 7, 2019, Serena Kelly became the first patient in Canada to be treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment resistant post...
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...
Jeffrey on living with OCD, seeking help and finding strength
As a teenager, Jeffrey Kotas aimed for perfection with his schoolwork, but it was coming at cost.
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...
Patient view: Living with PTSD
For decades Serena Kelly has been suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. She is the first person in Canada to participate in a...