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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Congratulations Dr. Sandra Black! Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Black, renowned cognitive and stroke neurologist, and scientific director of the Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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Friday, August 19, 2022 ‘I won the lottery that day’: How focused ultrasound changed Andy Hodgson’s life Andy's finally able to write love letters to his wife again
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Brain surgery found to be effective in treating alcohol use disorder Researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have now provided early evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a type of brain surgery, is a safe and effective treatment for severe and treatment-resistant alcohol use disorder (AUD). Results from this pilot phase I trial, suggest that DBS can lead to significant reductions of daily alcohol intake among participants.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Sunnybrook research leads to pivotal finding in stroke treatment This collaboration with the University of Calgary at the Foothills Medical Centre could change clinical practice — the first time a novel treatment option has been introduced in nearly 30 years
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Friday, June 24, 2022 Dr. Sandra Black on CBC: Ways to boost your memory Dr. Sandra Black on CBC’s 'The Dose' podcast.
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