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Sunnyview is your exclusive, behind the scenes peek into one of Canada’s most dynamic hospitals. We're no longer updating our iTunes podcast, but you can view new videos on our blog sunnyview.sunnybrook.ca or subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/sunnybrookmedia
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Sunnyview has moved!
Thanks for checking out our podcasts. We're no longer updating the podcast, but you can get all of our new Sunnyview videos and more on our YouTube channel. Subscribe at youtube.com/sunnybrookmedia
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Debunking common flu myths
One of the most common myths? That the flu vaccine can make you sick. Not true. Watch the video to learn more. Read our blog at http://sunnyview.sunnybrook.ca
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A story of survival
After noticing a large dead tree about 400 feet from his house back in June, Karl Brandt prepped his chainsaw and ATV to chop it down. What he didn't realize was how monumental the next few minutes of his life would be.
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Heart clip improves quality of life
The normal fix for André's condition (known formally as mitral regurgitation) is open heart surgery. But with previous health problems, that wasn't the best option for him. He needed a less invasive fix, and was grateful that one was available at Sunnybrook. Called the Mitraclip, a small device is inched up to the heart through a catheter inserted through a vein in the groin. Once the clip is in place, it literally catches the loose leaflets and minimizes the leak (picture pinching your lips shut with your fingers). It's done under general anesthetic, so patients are literally home the next day.
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Cancer fighter shows prosthetic nose
Becky Thomson lost her nose to skin cancer years ago. After being fitted with a custom prosthesis at Sunnybrook, she's now thriving. Watch her inspiring story and meet two of the anaplastologists at our craniofacial prosthetics unit. Read more on our blog: http://sunnyview.sunnybrook.ca
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Tips to beat the heat
Watch for the red flags of heat exhaustion: nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache and muscle cramps. Read more on our blog: http://sunnyview.sunnybrook.ca