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Dangers of texting and driving

Ontario’s ban on using electronic devices while driving was a wake up call to the facts: that using a cell phone while driving is as dangerous as getting behind the wheel drunk and dramatically reduces reaction time. It’s like that old game of drawing imaginary circles on your stomach while patting your head and jumping up and down on one foot. Juggle too many balls, and inevitably, one (or more) will drop.

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Latest news
	Sunnybrook tool best at predicting prostate cancer In the first study to compare prostate cancer risk calculators most widely used in North America, the Sunnybrook Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator shows greater accuracy in predicting individual risk for any and aggressive prostate cancer
	Regular activities of daily living contribute to reduction of cognitive impairment Engaging in regular "non-exercise" physical activity of daily living reduces the incidence of cognitive impairment in older adults.
	Poor memory heightens drop out risk in cardiac rehab Patients with coronary artery disease who have poorer memory are at higher risk of not completing their cardiac rehabilitation, putting them at increased risk of morbidity and in need of targeted support.
	Botox treatment may help with incontinence Thousands living with urinary incontinence related to spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis (MS) may be helped by the most unlikely of treatments: Botox* injections.
	Sunnybrook-led medical crisis team helps threatened community Ontario's Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) returned home after a successful deployment to Northwestern Ontario to support the local health care system and provide health care services to residents evacuated from smoke and fire-threatened communities.

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Radiation therapy for prostate cancer: One patient’s story

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Recipe of the month

Try this low calorie cherry glazed pork tenderloin recipe – approved by our Sunnybrook dietitian.

Sunnybrook events

A fundraising evening to benefit research and innovation in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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Jumping for “PALS” 3 update: ALS patient skydives for a cure

ALS patient Derek Walton skydived in support of Sunnybrook's ALS / Neuromuscular Clinic on Aug. 20.

Watch Walton’s story on CTV News

Support Jumping for “PALS” 3 and Derek's efforts to fund a cure for ALS.

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