Tag: neurosciences-trauma
Screening for substance use in trauma patients
Almost 40 per cent of trauma cases that come to our hospital involve alcohol, drugs or both. A group of...
OHL player nearly dies on the ice
Ben Fanelli from Waterloo nearly died in 2009. While playing for the Kitchener Rangers, an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team,...
Rapid access to the Stroke Prevention Clinic
Gary was experiencing stroke-like symptoms so his family doctor referred him to the Stroke Prevention Clinic. Three days later, he was in surgery.
Up Close: Epilepsy Program
Over two millions Canadians live with epilespy, a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works. Get an Up Close look at...
Awake during brain surgery
At the age of 22, Julie Buitenhuis had a seizure which revealed a palm-sized brain tumour. To ensure as much of the tumour could be removed as possible she agreed to be awake during brain surgery...
Brain tumour triggers seizures
Abby was eight years old when she accidentally banged her elbow on a table in 2014. Her body stiffened like a board and her eyes rolled back into her head. Abby was having a seizure.
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