How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves? New research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with … READ MORE
What is positional plagiocephaly? Positional plagiocephaly is a deformation of the bones of the skull that produces a … READ MORE
Wearable devices: Useful medical insights or just more data? A new review looks at the booming industry of measuring ‘every breath you take … READ MORE
Canadian patients should have online access to their medical records, some doctors say ‘You’re part of the care,’ says daughter who monitors her … READ MORE
Children should spend more time barefoot to encourage a healthier foot structure Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries … READ MORE
Smart watch saves man’s life Plenty of people would argue they can’t live without their smart watch, but for … READ MORE
How a team of MUN students helps a boy with cerebral palsy hold his head high Newfoundland team inventing the ‘MatHat’ so 9-year-old can look straight ahead. … READ MORE
Researchers harness virtual reality, motion capture to study neurological disorders Neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, URMC have a powerful … READ MORE
We’re on our own: Home health care workers report inadequate support from employers Home health care work is not only physically demanding, but also emotionally taxing. … READ MORE
Updated exercise guidelines for adults with arthritis Counseling patients with inflammatory arthritis (iA) or osteoarthritis (OA) of the … READ MORE
Children with disabilities endure long waits for life-changing medical equipment Bev Baker-Ajene waited so long to get an adult-sized wheelchair for her teenage … READ MORE
Stansted apologises to Paralympian who was left stranded on plane Airport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from … READ MORE
Liberation or confinement: People with disabilities have a right to manage their own lives The Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an … READ MORE
Baby steps: Injured Humboldt Broncos player learns old skills after accident Ryan Straschnitzki’s sweat-soaked physio regime in Calgary includes learning … READ MORE
With a few small adjustments, these kids experience the joy of sport Active Living offers adapted sports camp for youth of all abilities. Campers take … READ MORE
Young people with chronic health conditions get help transferring to adult care Provincial project team hopes to enrol 600 people aged 16 to 21 in trial program … READ MORE
Virtual reality for wound care patients a Canadian first Virtual reality is being used to help patients undergoing wound care at Rockyview … READ MORE
Alberta’s Transition Navigator Trial, TNT A randomized controlled trial evaluating a patient navigator service to improve the … READ MORE
Art goes to child’s head Maison Schrum wears a helmet to properly shape his skull, a treatment his mother, … READ MORE
Vanderburg: Understanding fascia key to balancing stability and movement In the ever-evolving study of human movement there are continually new approaches to … READ MORE
University of Calgary launches wearable tech program as demand for graduates explodes Grant will train 80 graduate students over next 6 years to become experts in field … READ MORE
Saudi Arabia allows medical trainees to stay in Canada More than 1,000 Saudi Arabian medical graduates will be allowed to stay in Canada to … READ MORE
Saudi medical residents at Dalhousie University get to stay a bit longer Residents can now stay in Canada until Sept. 22, the university confirmed Tuesday. … READ MORE
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Custom home built for family of disabled nine-year-old daughter After almost a full year of construction and six years of planning, Clare’s House … READ MORE
Low wages are driving a shortage of care providers – elders and the disabled now face a crisis in California According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 14 percent of Americans have … READ MORE
New gym created to help people with disabilities stay fit UFIT is a fitenss center in Dublin Ohio that provides people with special … READ MORE
Two-thirds of Albertans with developmental disabilities unemployed The majority of Albertans with developmental disabilities are not employed, in part, … READ MORE
Student designs controller to boost disabled sister’s dexterity An all-inclusive, spherical games controller – breaking down the barriers … READ MORE