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The clinic has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in Canada. They are affiliated with the University of Toronto Neurosciences Program and linked to the Assistive Technology Clinic (ATC) at Sunnybrook; this allows for easy access to assistive devices to improve a person’s independence and quality of life. The clinic requires a physician referral, but they do accept referrals from across Canada and the world.

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The Stroke Prevention clinic provides rapid access to experts, diagnostic tests, and treatments for minor, non-disabling strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks.

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Outpatient service at Sunnybrook for individuals who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). A stroke neurologist and clinical nurse specialist assess individuals and make recommendations to provide strategies about stroke management and prevention. Linkages are provided to the regional stroke team and other community resources as appropriate.

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Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a life-long inherited neuropsychiatric disorder that causes involuntary movements and sounds in patients. Appearing during childhood, TS affects 3% of the general population and it is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. The clinic provides ongoing care for the local population and acts as a tertiary (specialized) referral centre.

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They have four brain doctors (neurologists) who specialize in stroke care as well as an experienced inter-professional stroke team that delivers best practice care. Patients receive acute and rehabilitation care all in one unit eliminating the need to change beds or health care teams.

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The team is focused on treating the medical aspects of epilepsy, but they understand that this condition can affect many aspects of life, from employment to living independently. In addition to providing expert medical care, they also try to connect patients with the social resources they may need.

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Neurosurgeons specialize in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the brain and spine. At the Krembil Neuroscience Centre, there are 13 neurosurgeons on staff with extensive experience with treating brain tumours, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, facial pain, aneurysms and spinal injuries.

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The neurophysiology lab provides several tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the brain and nervous system. Some examples of the conditions that are seen are epilepsy, myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis. The lab has a highly skilled staff of technologists who perform tests independently and in conjunction with physicians depending on what type of test is requested.

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Neuro-ophthalmology concerns disorders of brain, nerves and muscles that affect vision. It covers a wide variety of conditions that fall at the border of neurology and ophthalmology. Five of the 12 cranial nerves in the head serve vision. The clinic assesses visual problems affecting the pathways carrying visual signals to the brain and those which move the eyes.

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The Toronto Western Hospital has a renowned surgical neuro-oncology program, which directly links with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre at UHN. The neurosurgeons can diagnose and provide surgical treatment for patients with brain tumours, while the team members at the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre provide cancer care for patients who don’t need surgery.