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29
Apr

Concussion and Spine Clinic

by TBS on Apr 29, 2016

I just returned from the American Academy of Neurology conference in Vancouver and attended the concussion course. There is lots of research being completed into concussion and how it effects the brain, eyes and balance centres. Read More

25
Nov

Stroke Prevention

by TBS on Nov 25, 2014

In the last 10 years, we have learned a lot about stroke prevention. Carotid stenosis (hardening of the arteries) used to be one of the most common causes of stroke but as smoking rates have gone down and people are living longer a new culprit has emerged - a heart rhythm disturbance known as Atrial Fibrillation (see video link). The good news is that if you have atrial fibrillation, a stroke can be prevented in most cases with new oral anticoagulant medications that do not require a change in diet and there is no need for bloodwork. Read More

14
Oct

RESPECT the BRAIN

by TBS on Oct 14, 2014

We spend a lot of time respecting our teeth. We see the dentist regularly and make sure that we brush and floss our teeth daily. We also make sure that we follow up with our optometrists on a regular basis to keep our eyes in check and most of us try to hit the treadmill at least once in a while to keep our hearts strong. Read More

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