Zapping the brain with implanted electrodes may sound like a ridiculously dangerous treatment, but for many patients with Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is their only relief. The procedure starts with open-skull surgery. Guided by MRI images, surgeons implant electrodes into deep- …
Teens suffer from migraines. A spelled out genus of therapy helps lower the number of migraines and migraine-related disabilities in children and teens, according to a unfamiliar study. The findings afford strong evidence for the use of “cognitive behavioral therapy” – which includes training in cop …
This week saw the publication of a new report from The Office of National Statistics looking at children’s use of social media. Researchers gathered data on screen use and mental wellbeing from over 20,000 children, parents and teachers. They found a clear association between longer time on social w …
The first week of November marks Mental Health Awareness Week at the U of S, an initiative organized by the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) along with many other units on campus. “This week is not …
Margaret and I kept crossing paths. By chance, I found a seat next to her at the Garden Writers Association luncheon at Canada Blooms last March. As we nibbled away at our plates of assorted sandwiches and cold salads, Margaret and I chatted. There was something so familiar and comfortable about thi …
