Friday, December 2, 2022 Deep brain stimulation (DBS) shown to be safe in treating post-traumatic stress disorder
In a Canadian-first, Sunnybrook researchers have provided early evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a type of brain surgery, is safe and potentially effective in treating severe and treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Friday, December 16, 2022 How proper use of a CPAP is linked to improved thinking in people with sleep apnea
A new study by Sunnybrook researchers has found that using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy appropriately is linked with improved thinking and memory in patients with obstructive sleep apnea who have cognitive impairment.
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Friday, December 2, 2022 Patient view: How deep brain stimulation changed Sarah’s life
“DBS changed my life. I was finally starting to think about the future again.”
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Do sleep aids work?
Dr. Mark Boulos is one of the featured experts in a Toronto Star article looking at whether some popular sleep aids actually help people fall asleep.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Dr. Lorne Zinman speaks to CTV about ALS
Dr. Lorne Zinman shares insight with CTV about the impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS, and the importance of early diagnosis.
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