Waterloo research brings high res magnetic resonance imaging to nanometer scale A new technique that brings magnetic resonance imaging to the nanometer scale with … READ MORE
Orthopedic issue in kids? Skip these tests, experts say Five things physicians and patients should question. The American Academy of … READ MORE
BC online project highlights needs of 1 million caregivers Stories for Caregivers connects people with resources they might not know exist. … READ MORE
What would a truly accessible city look like? Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost … READ MORE
First smart watch cleared by FDA for use in neurology Beautiful wearable device brings revolutionary help for people living with epilepsy. … READ MORE
Home is where the heart is for Alana Ramsay Canadian alpine skier aiming to end World Cup season on a high in Kimberley. Alana … READ MORE
Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported … READ MORE
Pass Powderkeg Ski Area hosts first event for skiers and snowboarders with disabilities Skiing and snowboarding are fun group activities for friends and families and … READ MORE
What it’s like to have a sister with special-needs, AKA Boo-Bear Meet the next generation of caregivers. Ellery and Clare are sisters to Gilly, who … READ MORE
Cardiogram DeepHeart detects diabetes through smartwatches A new study from Cardiogram suggests that ordinary wearables like Fitbit and Apple … READ MORE
‘The community needs to step up’ says caregiver advocate Yona Lunsky studies the mental health needs of people with intellectual and … READ MORE
Olympic athletes need precision, now they can have precision health A new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them … READ MORE
Arm exercise improves walking ability after stroke A new study shows that arm exercises may improve walking ability months and even … READ MORE
Experimental therapy could boost stroke recovery Spinal injection and rehabilitation efforts shown to increase connections between … READ MORE
Accessible tech opens doors for people with disabilities Embracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it … READ MORE
Cake, balloons, goodbye: What happens when your special needs child ages out of the system A day with Gilly, a teen with autism and developmental delay on the cusp of aging … READ MORE
Many parents of children with disabilities don’t make care plans Fewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental … READ MORE
Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an … READ MORE
Biometric gloves coming to F1 racing in 2018 The FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially … READ MORE
Rhythmic auditory cueing improves gait in CP patients Rhythmic auditory entrainment — a process that provides a timing cue for a … READ MORE
Paul Yock wins National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize Paul Yock is being honored for establishing Stanford Biodesign to help innovators … READ MORE
What is Pectus carinatum and how can it be treated? Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push … READ MORE
Walk like a penguin: Protecting older people in the winter Unlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to … READ MORE
Groundbreaking case seeks to make supported homes for disabled declared a right Lawyer Vince Calderhead says case could help hundreds of Nova Scotians with … READ MORE
Mehain named to integrated Commonwealth Games squad Vernon Para-swimmer Sarah Mehain among 11 members named to full Canadian roster. … READ MORE
Will there be enough public health workers when baby boomers retire? While there might be sufficient replacement staff, complications remain, according … READ MORE
If the shoe fits: How HP is helping NFL players avoid injury Now installed in all 32 NFL teams’ locker rooms, HP’s FitStation technology … READ MORE
Analysis shows lack of evidence that wearable biosensors improve patient outcomes Devices lack high-quality research into effectiveness in healthcare setting. … READ MORE
Swimming the dream Jack Gill is one step closer to reaching his Summer Games dream. The 13-year-old … READ MORE
Bad habits, not a bad brain, affect many cerebral palsy patients Just sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother … READ MORE