More health-care spending an expensive way to buy health
It’s budget season and provincial governments are continuing to spend more on … READ MORE
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Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
Leaked report reveals lax cybersecurity over Alberta patient health records
Leaked report reveals lax cybersecurity over Alberta patient health records. A … READ MORE
Headset allows persons to point to objects using their eyes
People with disabilities such as ALS, spinal injury or Lou Gehrig’s disease, often … READ MORE
Alberta Special Olympics athletes land in Nova Scotia
Welcome committee set up at Halifax Stanfield International Airport Sunday and … READ MORE
Wearables for a world without disease: Interview with imec’s Chris Van Hoof
Medgadget was recently invited to attend the imec Technology Forum conference in … READ MORE
Oshawa teen represents Canada at world powerlifting competition in Finland
Fifteen-year-old Daniel Ferreira was born premature and with cerebral palsy. He is … READ MORE
Uninsured patients in Ontario: People get sicker, the system pays more
Patricia, left, a native of Guyana, says she feels “in control” since she … READ MORE
The secret world of disabled gamers
Studies like this one could begin to make digital games more accessible to people … READ MORE
People with disabilities failed by dearth of funding worldwide, say campaigners
As UK co-hosts world’s first disability summit, Theresa May warns that most … READ MORE
Provincial health ministers support idea of national pharmacare
Goertzen says Manitoba wants plan to be defined, adequate, secure, and able to deal … READ MORE
Ryan Straschnitzki returns to the ice for 1st time since Humboldt Broncos bus crash
‘As soon as those blades touched the ice, I’ve never seen a smile that … READ MORE
Premiers call for ‘voluntary’ pharmacare program funded by Ottawa
Quebec confirms it will opt out of federal drug plan, Newfoundland and Labrador … READ MORE
The smartphone feature that could potentially save your life
PEI paramedic says information is crucial in a crisis, but many people don’t … READ MORE
Physicians urge Ottawa to pay another $21B over decade for seniors health care
Report comes ahead of the annual premiers’ Council of the Federation meeting. … READ MORE
Pharmacare may appeal to premiers seeking consensus this week in NB
‘I’m confident that we’ll create a model that suits Canada,’ … READ MORE
Alberta reforms AISH process, allows online applications
New forms for those with disabilities simplifies language to remove barriers. … READ MORE
Dementia patients could remain at home longer thanks to ground breaking technology
Innovative new technology will enable people with dementia to receive round the … READ MORE
New telemedicine exercise therapy
Rehabilitation in your own living room: Hip- and knee-joint patients could soon … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy runs in final track-and-field meet
The 13-year-old will be starting high school in September. Brody Daigneau, a grade 8 … READ MORE
Edmonton day camp for children with disabilities, chronic illness receives funding boost
‘I’ve always wanted to learn gymnastics and become an athlete.’ A … READ MORE
Humboldt Broncos’ Ryan Straschnitzki arrives home after spinal treatment in Philadelphia
Alberta teen was paralyzed in Saskatchewan team bus crash that killed 16 people. For … READ MORE
Today’s about being your best: Alberta athletes vie for ribbons at Edmonton Special Olympics track meet
More than 120 athletes competed in a Special Olympics Alberta track meet in Edmonton … READ MORE
Paramedics’ visits to 911 ‘hotspots’ reduce ambulance calls, study suggests
As our population ages, more and more seniors call 911 to get help, increasing … READ MORE
The CRA makes life more difficult for Canadians with disabilities
People with severe disabilities face a number of challenges in everyday life, chief … READ MORE
E-textiles control home appliances with the swipe of a finger
Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or … READ MORE
Caution needed with artificial intelligence in medicine, experts warn
Current hype surrounding machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in … READ MORE
The digital doctor’s visit: Enormous potential benefits with equally big risk
One out of at least 10 patients records doctors’ visits, usually on a cell … READ MORE
‘I’m pumped,’ says paralyzed Humboldt Bronco, as he prepares to leave specialized rehab program in US
Ryan Straschnitzki’s physiotherapy in Philadelphia includes simulated walking. … READ MORE
The virtual human is here — how much are you willing to share about yourself with the world?
Dr. Christian Jacob with PhD student Timothy Davison working with LINDSAY Virtual … READ MORE
Play ball! Special needs baseball program expanding in Edmonton area
90 kids playing Challenger Baseball in Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Sherwood Park. A … READ MORE
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