Neurology

Think you’re good at multitasking? Here’s how your brain compensates—and how this changes with age
When tasks become complex or energy-demanding, like driving a car while talking on the phone, our performance often drops on one or both. Here’s why.
The bad side of good cholesterol
Study finds association between high HDL and increased dementia risk.

Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role

The new study is very small but offers the first direct evidence of a seizure link.
Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

The novel experiment was a first attempt in just three patients.
Winter brings more than ugly sweaters: How the season affects people’s brains and behaviour

While it’s one thing to identify seasonal tendencies in the population, it’s much trickier to try to untangle why they exist.
‘Shook us to the core’: Patient misdiagnosed twice with ALS is a cautionary tale for family doctors

‘I'm sorry to say this: Family physicians should never be making a diagnosis of ALS because it's a diagnosis of expertise and a diagnosis of exclusion.'
NEW PRODUCT: Jelly Drops for dehydration

The drops, which look like candy, are 95% water and help people with cognitive impairment and memory problems avoid dehydration.
JAMP Pharma recalls one lot of ADHD meds

One lot of JAMP Guanfacine extended release (XR) 1 mg tablets includes bottles that may contain JAMP Guanfacine XR 4 mg tablets in addition to the correct strength of 1 mg tablets.
Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there’s hope

Sonja Mally, a former tattoo artist in Toronto, experienced debilitating long COVID symptoms, forcing her onto government disability payments.
Revolutionizing dementia care and reducing healthcare costs

Meet the winner of the 2023 Medical Post Innovative Practice award.

Think you’re good at multitasking? Here’s how your brain compensates—and how this changes with age

The bad side of good cholesterol

Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role

Alzheimer’s drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

Winter brings more than ugly sweaters: How the season affects people’s brains and behaviour

‘Shook us to the core’: Patient misdiagnosed twice with ALS is a cautionary tale for family doctors

NEW PRODUCT: Jelly Drops for dehydration

JAMP Pharma recalls one lot of ADHD meds

Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there’s hope

Revolutionizing dementia care and reducing healthcare costs