Sunnybrook's Accessible Care Pregnancy Clinic has embarked on a large study to learn about women over 18 who identify as having cerebral palsy. The...
Research
Using 3D printers to help build prosthetic sockets
For amputees, sockets are a critical part of any prosthesis. See how our St. John's Rehab team is studying the use of 3D printing technology to help...
Sunnybrook is taking a personalized approach to breast cancer care
A bold new path to treat breast cancer with precision-based medicine.
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.
Behind the research: How fictional portrayals of suicide can influence vulnerable people
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why led to an increase in death by suicide in children and...
Behind the research: pancreatic cancer care in Ontario
One third of people with metastatic pancreas cancer in Ontario don’t see a medical oncologist, a study published today in CMAJ found.
The not-so-obvious signs of stroke you should be watching out for
Most people associate stroke with sudden weakness, face drooping or speech difficulties, but did you know that dizziness, tingling or feeling...
Behind the research: opening up conversations about sex and intimacy after cancer
Sex and intimacy after cancer treatment can be a challenge for many couples. A Sunnybrook research project aims to help couples overcome that.
New electromagnet guidance for brachytherapy aims to improve targeting
When Debbie Vaz heard about a research trial testing a new navigation system for brachytherapy, she says the decision to participate was a “no...
Behind the Research: Exploring focused ultrasound to enhance chemo delivery to glioblastoma
In a new trial, Sunnybrook researchers are exploring the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) to open the blood brain barrier (BBB) and enhance the...