Research News & Stories - Sunnybrook Research Institute

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Sunnybrook, MOLLI Surgical, and CAN Health Network collaborate to bring wire-free breast cancer localization technology to more Canadians

MOLLI, a made-in-Canada, wire-free and radiation-free technology for localizing lesions for breast surgery, is now more widely available to all hospitals across Canada.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Congratulations to our 2022 Bertin Award winners!

This award honours five non-clinical staff who exemplify the values of Sunnybrook and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Estimated Wait Time Display launches in Emergency Department

Sunnybrook’s Emergency Department (ED) launched a wait time prediction tool for patients on the Sunnybrook website at sunnybrook.ca/wait, and in the ED waiting room on a digital screen.

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.

Saturday, July 9, 2022 A message from Sunnybrook

The safety of staff and patients is Sunnybrook’s top priority. Recently, deeply concerning allegations of abuse were brought to our attention. We have taken immediate action to investigate and to provide resources to support staff.

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