Shano Thiyagalingam

Geriatrician 🩺 MD MHM FRCPC FACP 🩺 🏥 Alumni of @McMasterU @MayoClinic @RutgersU @StgeorgesU @UWaterloo. 🇨🇦

[Canadian Army @CanadianArmy]

As the sun rises, we show our resolve.

Reservists from across Western Canada traveled to Wainwright, AB to conduct Ex WESTERN SABRE. This combined-arms exercise strengthened the warfighting skills of our soldiers.

[House of Commons @OurCommons]

1/3 There’s a long-standing tradition of Canadian Prime Ministers choosing meaningful symbols to include in their official portraits.

Let’s explore some of these symbols in the newly unveiled portrait of 22nd Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper. ⬇️

[MLB @MLB]

Davis Schneider's dad captured the moment his son hit a leadoff homer in #WorldSeries Game 5 🥹

📹: @bballdad44745

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

🥰🇨🇦❤️

[Canada @Canada]

Every year, thousands of Canadians take part in the Terry Fox Run to honour a true national hero. In almost 600 communities all across the country people run, or walk, together to honour Terry's legacy and raise money for cancer research. Where will you be running? ⬇️🏃

[Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @LukaszukAB]

Fellow Forever Canadians, this Canadian air force veteran has something to say. We better listen.

He showed up to sign the petition. Thank you, Sir!!!

#Ableg #Cdnpoli

[Shano Thiyagalingam @shanothiya]

@nojoudalmallees Very well written overview of the current tariff landscape. Amazing work.

[Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich]

Delirium treatment should involve *brain care* AND *mind care* - the latter is often missing, or done inadequately.

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

O CANADA 🇨🇦

CANADA DEFEATS THE USA TO WIN THE #4NATIONS FACE-OFF CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆

[Hockey Canada @HockeyCanada]

Raise it up, Sid! 🏆

Soulève-le bien haut, Sid! 🏆

#4Nations

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

CONNOR MCDAVID THE GOLDEN GOAL

CANADA WINS THE #4Nations

[University Health Network @UHN]

Celebrating 60 years of the red and white maple leaf flag!

We're proud to join the celebration of our country and people -- and the incredible Canadian-born research, innovation and technologies that improve lives around the world. 🍁

#CanadianFlag

[Shano Thiyagalingam @shanothiya]

Galantamine for dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment

https://t.co/sv4qny6UU0

[Gustavo Duque @DrGustavoDuque]

@dr_alexandrap from @GERAScentre sharing evidence on how to translate #geroscience into clinical practice at the 1st Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Translational Geroscience Network

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

Current projections estimate 153 million people will be living with dementia by 2050.

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, suggests new report from a standing Lancet Commission: https://t.co/ZFRBBbIfdZ

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

Much of dementia—perhaps half—could be prevented or substantially delayed with attention to 14 modifiable risk factors
@TheLancet Commission 2024 report https://t.co/wsphtAfk77
New inclusion of cholesterol and vision loss as risk factors

[Annals of Int Med @AnnalsofIM]

New Annals research found that SGLT2 inhibitors may lower risk for dialysis, heart issues, and more for patients with diabetes and CKD: https://t.co/L3cIDvWeP2

[Geras Centre for Aging Research @GERAScentre]

Congratulations to Geras trainee William Pereir presenting a narrative review of #Alzheimer’s Disease medications at the @MacDeptMed Student Research Day! ⭐️

[Shano Thiyagalingam @shanothiya]

Much anticipated first major Canadian guidelines on dementia-related behavior management published. Great guidance for all on nonpharm and pharm management! @AmerDelirium @CanGeriSoc @A_MacLullich @sharon_inouye @AmerGeriatrics @EWidera. Thank you @JennAnnWatt and colleages

[Ali Ahmad, MD, DABIM @AAhmadMD1]

Much awaited nee guidlines for management of BPSD
https://t.co/xeBS2dyoGW

[Alzheimer Society of Canada @AlzCanada]

The Landmark Study: The Many Faces of #Dementia in #Canada is out today.
👉 https://t.co/LqqqQFgDKf