Welcome to the latest issue of The Krembil.
The Krembil is the official newsletter of the Krembil Research Institute (formerly the Toronto Western Research Institute). Research at Krembil is focused on finding innovative treatments and cures for chronic debilitating disorders, including arthritis and diseases of the brain and eyes.
Stories in this month’s issue include:
● Krembil Research Day 2022: Trainees and research staff share discoveries in neuroscience, vision and arthritis research.
● Clinician Researcher Joins Krembil: Dr. Christopher Kim is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Scientist at the Schroeder Arthritis Institute.
● Improving Concussion Policies: Researchers develop the first expert consensus on concussion policies for the school setting.
● It Gets Harder with Age: Researchers find that symptoms of a rare form of epilepsy worsen in adults as they age.
● What Do You Expect?: Study shows fulfilling patients' pre-surgery expectations is key to increasing satisfaction.
● Smart Treatments on Horizon: Researchers develop an approach to better tailor deep brain stimulation to patients’ needs.
Read these stories here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.