Research News & Stories - Sunnybrook Research Institute

Thursday, September 21, 2006 Blocking host-assisted tumor growth may explain how antiangiogenic drugs improve the effects of other anticancer drugs

Scientists at Sunnybrook Research Institute have uncovered critical information that helps to explain why a combination of cancer therapies, which may include chemotherapy and antiangiogenic drugs, is a more effective approach in treating cancer.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Predicting Driving Problems in Patients with Mild Dementia

Psychiatry researchers have for the first time provided findings that could help doctors identify patients whose driving ability will likely be impaired by dementia in the early stages.

Friday, September 1, 2006 Bipolar Disorder Often Rooted in Childhood

Psychiatry researchers at Sunnybrook have pinpointed characteristics of a specific type of bipolar disorder that commences in childhood

Thursday, August 24, 2006 Romanian Nurses come to Sunnybrook to Learn about Emergency Medicine

On August 27th two nurses from Cluj, Romania will touchdown in Toronto to begin a month-long immersion in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's Emergency Department (ED)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Study indicates improvement in EMS responders' ability to identify unsuccessful resuscitation

Proposed guidelines could improve dignity of patients and families and enhance safety of paramedic crews

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