Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Osteoporosis care gap: researchers find majority of patients not receiving recommended preventative treatment
A new study has found that two thirds of seniors who suffer an osteoporotic fracture of the hip, pelvis, or spine in Ontario are not getting medications that they need to prevent future fractures.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Non-invasive brain surgery safe and effective in treating OCD and depression
A non-invasive surgery focusing ultrasound waves deep into the brain has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for OCD, as well as major depressive disorder MDD.
Monday, October 7, 2024
SRI spin-off company, Arrayus, announces Health Canada approval of its focused ultrasound therapy system
Arrayus Technologies Inc., a SRI spin-off company, is pleased to announce that its MRI-guided FUS system has been granted approval by Health Canada for the ablation of uterine fibroid tissue.
Monday, September 23, 2024
StrokeGoRed awarded $5M towards improving stroke care, treatment and recovery for women
A Sunnybrook-led group of researchers championing women’s brain health has been awarded $5 million in funding over five years to investigate the diagnosis and treatment of stroke in women through the StrokeGoRed project.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Drug that lowers blood sugar prevents hospitalization and death in heart failure; when given early
A new study shows that patients with diabetes who started a blood-sugar-regulating drug soon after hospital discharge for acute heart failure had better results than those who received the drug later.
