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Questions about respiratory virus season

WEBA Sunnybrook family doctor is here to help. October 25, 2023. by Idella Sturino. It’s that time of year again, when runny noses, scratchy throats, and nagging …

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Cancer and the not-so-positive power of positive thinking

WEBFor some people, cancer can cause them to feel completely powerless, and staying positive might be an important way for them to feel like they have some power or …

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COVID-19: Information and Resources

WEBCOVID-19 booster doses: Dr. Jerome Leis answers some common questions. With Omicron widely circulating in Ontario, Sunnybrook Medical Director of Infection …

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Redefining the delivery of Parkinson’s disease therapies: …

WEBParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that occurs when the brain is not able to produce dopamine, a chemical that aids in controlling movement, …

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Is it safe to take Tylenol daily for arthritis pain

WEBAcetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, tends to be the most recommended pain reliever for patients like you who have osteoarthritis. There …

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Why we think that everything happens for a reason

WEBDr. Lewis is a psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada, and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of …

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What does blood in your poop actually look like

WEBIf the cancer is in the right side of the colon (the beginning of the colon and furthest from the anus) then the blood might be undetectable by the eye by the time it …

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Behind the Research: The Dr. Sandra Black Centre for …

WEBThe new Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience & Recovery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre will bring together internationally recognized …

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How Sunnybrook is creating hope for patients living with …

WEBAlzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that affects memory and behaviour and interferes with everyday life. As the disease progresses, individuals experience …

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Why talking about depression is important

WEBLet’s face it, talking about what bothers us isn’t always easy. Especially, if a person is dealing with depression. So when celebrities like actor Dwayne “The Rock” …

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Moving provinces

WEBBut under our constitution, the delivery of health care is primarily a provincial responsibility – and each province provides medical services to its own …

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Should Canadians go to the U.S. to get a diagnosis

WEBBut keep in mind that Canadian doctors can also order many of these tests. Patient samples can be sent to U.S. labs for analysis. In general, the standards of …

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8 weird health facts

WEBSo if you accidentally swallow a piece, there’s no need to panic! #2: Do people shrink as they age? Thanks to the gradual loss of muscle and fat in the body …

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Who operates at a teaching hospital

WEBWith the residents involved in daily patient care, staff clinicians can devote more of their time to research, says Dr. Cooper, who is an Associate Professor of …

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The truth about hookah and your health

WEBHookah smoking has been significantly associated with low birth weight, periodontal disease, significant drop in oxygen consumption cancer, respiratory illness …

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Everything you need to know about dementia & legal issues

WEBAnswer: After providing patients with a new diagnosis of dementia, one of the topics I always talk about in that initial session, are the medico-legal issues that should …

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What you need to know about seeking health care in another …

WEBAnswer: One of key the principles of the Canada Health Act is portability, which means that Canadian citizens are entitled to medically-necessary services …

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