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Alzheimer's researchers: Dr. Donald stuss, left, and Dr. Guy Prouix are co-chairmen of symposium on head injuries and aging to be held April 26-27.
Alzheimer's researchers: Dr. Donald stuss, left, and Dr. Guy Prouix are co-chairmen of symposium on head injuries and aging to be held April 26-27.

Alzheimer's researchers: Dr. Donald stuss, left, and Dr. Guy Prouix are co-chairmen of symposium on head injuries and aging to be held April 26-27.

Date4/15/1990
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Dr. Donald McLachlan: Centre's director believes breakthrough is possible in understanding Alzheimer's Disease, which can strike the middle-aged or elderly, such as woman shown above.
Dr. Donald McLachlan: Centre's director believes breakthrough is possible in understanding Alzheimer's Disease, which can strike the middle-aged or elderly, such as woman shown above.
7/13/1987
Top Researchers: Metro's Dr. Louis Siminovitch, left, and Dr. Philip Seeman seek schizophrenia's secrets.
Top Researchers: Metro's Dr. Louis Siminovitch, left, and Dr. Philip Seeman seek schizophrenia's secrets.
8/26/1980
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985
Lignin researchers: Dr. Steven Strasberg and Ruth Kaye of Toronto Western Hospital have been working for four years to find a non-surgical treatment or prevention ofr gallstones. Stasberg says women seem to be more susceptible to them because of hormonal differenes.
Lignin researchers: Dr. Steven Strasberg and Ruth Kaye of Toronto Western Hospital have been working for four years to find a non-surgical treatment or prevention ofr gallstones. Stasberg says women seem to be more susceptible to them because of hormonal differenes.
7/14/1981
Eye operation: Eye surgeon Dr. Lionel Chisholm of Toronto Western Hospital says a research clinic here would provide a centre where he and other doctors could share information on eye treatment techniques with researchers. Because there is no eye research institute in Canada, those with disease or injures often travel to the U.S., the site of the nearest eye centres.
Eye operation: Eye surgeon Dr. Lionel Chisholm of Toronto Western Hospital says a research clinic here would provide a centre where he and other doctors could share information on eye treatment techniques with researchers. Because there is no eye research institute in Canada, those with disease or injures often travel to the U.S., the site of the nearest eye centres.
2/4/1986
Young authority: His interest sparked by a grandfather who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, 9-year-old Jason Tevelowitz is now considered an authority on the disease, commonly known as senility
Young authority: His interest sparked by a grandfather who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, 9-year-old Jason Tevelowitz is now considered an authority on the disease, commonly known as senility
10/2/1981
Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
2/3/1988
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
10/12/1987
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
9/28/1987
Seeks cure: Dr. Umberto de Boni has researched Alzheimer's disease for 12 years. But he says a sure diagnosis still can't be made until the brain is e(...)
Seeks cure: Dr. Umberto de Boni has researched Alzheimer's disease for 12 years. But he says a sure diagnosis still can't be made until the brain is e(...)
8/12/1983
Carleton Gajdusek: Nobel prize winner and other researchers are studying protein related to nervous system diseases.
Carleton Gajdusek: Nobel prize winner and other researchers are studying protein related to nervous system diseases.
4/9/1986
Dr. Guy Prouix, left, helps a group of amnesia patients improve their memories
Dr. Guy Prouix, left, helps a group of amnesia patients improve their memories
3/16/1993