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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
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
Friday, June 24, 2022  Dr. Sandra Black on CBC: Ways to boost your memory
Dr. Sandra Black on CBC’s 'The Dose' podcast.