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New tests to diagnose vascular dementia
Drs. Donald Stuss and Sandra Black, scientists at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest, were part of an international group of neuropsychologists and neurologists that has developed the world’s first common set of tests and standards to determine if a person has vascular dementia as opposed to Alzheimer’s disease.
Vascular dementia results from mini-strokes in the brain and is difficult to diagnose. Funded by the Ministry of Health, Baycrest is working with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. John’s Rehab Hospital to create a computerized bedside screening tool for eventual use in the clinical setting.
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Louis and Leah Posluns Stroke and Cognition ClinicPatients referred to our Clinic have suffered a stroke and may need rehabilitation for cognitive, behavioural, motor or speech problems. Our specialists provide assessment, care planning, therapy or consultation on an outpatient basis. Read more
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MOST: Moving On after Stroke ProgramA nine-week, twice-weekly program is for individuals, and their care providers, who have completed active stroke rehabilitation, live in the community, and want to learn the skills needed to live successfully with stroke. Find out more
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StrokeA stroke occurs because blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or a bleed within the brain. A small part of the brain then dies because of this lack of blood flow. There are three different types of stroke: Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Read more
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Life After StrokeLike so many stroke survivors, 46-year-old John M. didn’t know he was suffering common side effects of a stroke or that they could be treated. Read more
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New Stroke and Cognition Clinic at Baycrest provides much needed rehabilitation services to help stroke patients recover lost cognitive function
The opening of a new Stroke and Cognition Clinic in the Brain Health Centre Clinics at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care will fill a gap in service throughout the GTA by providing assessment, diagnostic and rehabilitation services to help stroke patients recover lost cognitive function and enhance the benefit from physical rehabilitation. Read more | More Baycrest News