Mini-strokes, aka TIA, put people at serious risk of having a full-blown stroke, often within hours or days. Do not ignore the symptoms of TIA.
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Video series by Sunnybrook communications advisor Monica Matys.
New unit provides next-day breast cancer diagnosis
Sunnybrook’s Breast Rapid Diagnostic Unit, or RDU, gives next-day diagnosis and personalized screening recommendations for all patients.
Bipolar disorder and heart disease: what’s the link?
Bipolar disorder increases the risk of heart disease, accelerating the onset by up to 15 years. The question is, why? A Sunnybrook study hopes to...
Brain tumours in youth: one cancer survivor’s story
In her 20s, Johanna Stuehrenberg was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her physical and emotional journey with cancer and treatment as a young woman.
Repairing hernias with biologic mesh
A new biologic mesh, cell-free and made of human or pig skin, causes less infection than the synthetic mesh normally used for hernia surgery.
Alopecia areata: one patient’s hair loss story
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition that can affect anyone at anytime or age, resulting in hair loss in small patches, the whole head or the...
Dangers of texting and driving
Texting and driving is as dangerous as getting behind the wheel drunk and dramatically reduces reaction time.
Meet Sunnybrook’s professional parent
Kate's children were both in the NICU after being born prematurely. As a professional parent, she now supports others with NICU babies.
Radiation for prostate cancer: one patient’s story
Despite the daily grind accompanying radiation therapy, this patient was "very pleased" with his choice to treat his prostate cancer. His story.
How to protect your skin from the sun
Adopting sunscreen as a second skin is an important way to keep safe from harmful UVA and UVB sun rays.