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Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs

Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits comfortably around an AFO, roomy enough to accommodate the foot brace, but attractive and fashionable too, they say. They have a patent pending on the … READ MORE

Alberta government committee has $400M over 3 years to resolve class size and complexity problems

Some money for promised new teachers was already in the provincial budget. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is seen with Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides on her left, and Red Deer Public School Board chair Nicole … READ MORE

Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta

Flu positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns about mismatched variant. Alberta’s flu positivity rate more than tripled to 11.5 per cent during the second week of November, from 3.4 per cent two weeks earlier. David … READ MORE

Simple therapies outperform drugs for knee arthritis pain relief

Braces, water therapy, and exercise outperform drugs and gadgets in easing knee osteoarthritis. Image by jcomp on Freepik Science Daily September 20, 2025 Knee braces, water therapy and exercise are the most promising non-drug … READ MORE

Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters

Ministers tasked with ushering in ‘new era of health care,’ Danielle Smith says. ‘This new era of care will deliver a modern health-care system Albertans can count on,’ Premier Danielle Smith said in a news … READ MORE

WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say

Mobility aids capped at 136 kg for most flights, airline says. WestJet passengers deplane on the tarmac at Yellowknife Airport on July 22, 2025. Travellers and advocates say a limit on the weight of mobility aids aboard most WestJet … READ MORE

Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children’s hospitals to combat low immunization rates

Alberta government says it’s a no-go due to pressure on hospitals. Canada recently lost its measles elimination designation. Geoff Robins/The Canadian Press Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary Nov 17, 2025 Some Alberta pediatricians … READ MORE

Saskatoon family confused after WestJet cancels tickets due to wheelchair’s weight

14-year-old Georgia Nataraj has flown with WestJet from Saskatoon before, in the same wheelchair. Georgia Nataraj says she loves playing piano, but is even more interested in travelling. Halyna Mihalik/CBC Halyna Mihalik, CBC News … READ MORE

Tuberculosis outbreak declared in inner-city Edmonton: Primary Care Alberta

Decision to declare outbreak made in October after 2 cases of same strain confirmed. Nunavik health board’s infectious disease clinical lead, Yassen Tcholakov, said tuberculosis, while curable, kills most infected patients … READ MORE

Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds

Older age is not all about decline, it can also be a time when people can get healthier and stronger according to research by Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work researchers Mabel Ho and Esme Fuller-Thomson. Kampus Production from … READ MORE

How Canada can regain its measles elimination status

A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is pictured at the Taber Community Health Centre in Taber, Alta., Monday, July 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Nicole Ireland and Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press Nov 11, 2025 … READ MORE

Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions worldwide, impairing daily activities and active lifestyles. Characterized by progressive cartilage degradation, knee OA leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced … READ MORE

As Canada loses measles-free status, outbreak in northeast B.C. continues

As Canada loses measles-free status, outbreak in northeast B.C. continues. A former chief medical officer of health for Alberta says the province bears a significant amount of responsibility for Canada losing its measles elimination … READ MORE

Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine

Alarm bells abroad, spread of a new form of H3N2 provide warnings as influenza cases start ticking up. A colourized transmission electron microscope image of the influenza A H3N2 virus from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … READ MORE

Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain

Walking, cycling, or swimming reign supreme as the best medicine for aching osteoarthritic knees. New evidence from over 15,000 participants shows that aerobic exercise is the most effective and safest way to reduce pain and improve … READ MORE

After end of Alberta teachers’ strike, some worry about academic setbacks and dropouts

Alberta students and teachers expect an uphill battle in the return to normal. For the first time in more than three weeks, classrooms and hallways in Alberta are full. Now begins the race to catch up. Ben Nelms/CBC Karina Zapata, CBC … READ MORE

Students return to Alberta schools after historic teachers’ strike screeches to a halt

The Alberta government legislated teachers back to work this week. Students across Alberta returned to class Wednesday after a provincewide teachers’ strike that lasted over three weeks. Mike Symington/CBC Nicholas Frew, Emily … READ MORE

UCalgary study offers new insight into physician shortage in Alberta

Researchers analyzed 16 years of data and reveal changes driving many of today’s challenges. Tima Miroshnichenko photo, Pexels Kelly Johnston, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary September 23, 2025 There is a growing … READ MORE

Eligible Alberta parents receive provincial payments Friday for children out of school during teachers’ strike

Parents of children 12 and under will get $480 per child for the 16 days school was out. Students across Alberta returned to class Wednesday after a provincewide teachers’ strike that lasted over three weeks. Mike Symington/CBC … READ MORE

Alberta teachers, students head back to school after three-week strike

Government used notwithstanding clause to force teachers back. Numerous demonstrations have been organized in support of the 50,000 Alberta teachers who have been on strike since October 6. PHOTO: RADIO-CANADA / TRAVIS MCEWAN RCI, … READ MORE

Alberta parents still struggling to book COVID shots for kids as doctors raise alarm about access

Alberta Medical Association estimates each COVID hospitalization costs the health system more than $34,000. Parents have to call Health Link to book COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12. But the health information line has been … READ MORE

Canada’s measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say

Doctors share ideas for disinformation and outreach, warn more measles ‘inevitable’. Vaccine hesitancy, especially in specific communities, is one of the hurdles to getting more of the Canadian public protected against … READ MORE

New implant restores blood pressure balance after spinal cord injury

Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons from Canada, Switzerland and the Netherlands collaborate on life changing research and innovation. UCalgary researcher Aaron Phillips monitors Cody Krebs’s blood pressure as it’s stabilized by a … READ MORE

Robust Measles Immunity in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

Researchers found robust immunity to measles among people living in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, indicating high uptake of the measles vaccine in the general population. Photo by CDC on Unsplash Fran Lowry, Medscape October … READ MORE

3D-Printed Orthoses Show Clinical Improvements

Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by The O&P EDGE, September 2, 2025 A team of researchers conducted a literature review across six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Sage) to evaluate the clinical … READ MORE

High Rates of Articular Cartilage Damage Found in Pediatric Athletes After ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears

Image by Joshua Choate from Pixabay By John Ready, MS, Yale School of Medicine October 8, 2025 A new study led by Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation unveiled key insights into the knee … READ MORE

Province will consider back-to-work legislation for Alberta teachers if strike continues to drag

Union spokesperson says no further meeting dates have been scheduled. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner said Wednesday it’s likely the government will table back-to-work legislation later this month when the legislative … READ MORE

Alberta students hope for end to teachers’ strike as classrooms remain empty

Teachers walked off the job Oct. 6. A provincewide strike has meant some 750,000 children haven’t been in classes for a week. The first formal bargaining meeting since the strike began Oct. 6 is set to take place Tuesday between … READ MORE

Alberta offers strike assistance of up to $300 per week for students with complex care needs

Parents can apply through an online parent portal starting Oct. 14. The province announced on Friday that families with complex care needs will soon be eligible to receive as much as $300 in financial support per school week during … READ MORE

4 questions you might be considering as Alberta’s provincewide teacher lockout continues

Families wondering how students will make up lost time as classes remain cancelled. Teachers strike CBC Janet French, CBC News Edmonton Oct 10, 2025 ▽ Table of Contents 1. What is the latest information about bargaining? 2. How are … READ MORE

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