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Largest study of knee osteoarthritis tissue reveals the core biological pathways underlying osteoarthritis
A major international study led by researchers at the Kennedy Institute of … READ MORE
Multinational contractors managing Alberta’s new disability employment system: documents
AISH recipients panicked, upset over transition to ADAP. ADAP, launching July 1, … READ MORE
AISH to ADAP: Controversial change will push Albertans ‘deeper into poverty’
With the provincial government’s new benefit plan for Albertans with disabilities … READ MORE
Alberta partially rolls out new surgery funding model for public hospitals
Model will start in a dozen public hospitals across the province. An Alberta Health … READ MORE
Alberta’s Virtual MD program expands call service for children’s health, newborns
Province adding 8 pediatricians to service accessed through 811 and Health Link. … READ MORE
B.C. woman speaks out about living with rare, stigmatizing genetic condition
Advocating for Neurofibromatosis awareness A Port Moody woman is hoping to raise … READ MORE
Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality – but there’s still much to figure out
Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting … READ MORE
TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology
Remi Schreiber, 7, uses eye-gaze technology to play a digital piano solo in the … READ MORE
Research moves closer to ‘smart’ sensors in knee replacements
Piezoelectric and triboelectric transducers would convert the knee’s movements … READ MORE
U of C student living with POTS leads new study on long-term impacts of chronic condition
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome primarily affects women of childbearing … READ MORE
Family doctors are dealing with more paperwork than a decade ago. Here’s why
Family doctors in Canada saw their administrative workload increase dramatically … READ MORE
What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit
Researchers have identified a hidden brain circuit that can turn short-term pain … READ MORE
Have you applied for FSCD in Alberta? CBC News wants to hear your experience
Advocates raise concerns about growing waitlists. We’d like to hear from … READ MORE
This app lets kids with disabilities use devices with their minds. Now anyone can download it
This app lets kids with disabilities use devices with their minds. Now anyone can … READ MORE
Doctors call for strong oversight, workforce protections as Alberta works towards dual practice model
Alberta Medical Association shared 70 recommendations with premier, ministers. … READ MORE
Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates
Qualifying for the credit opens door to 13 other federal measures for people living … READ MORE
Their infant son had to spend several days in the ICU. Then his medical records went missing
IWK hospital in Halifax could not find records for Tegan Hutz’s son for more … READ MORE
Community pharmacy care clinics filling vital role in health-care system, study finds
Patients with common or chronic ailments don’t need to wait for hours in emergency … READ MORE
A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one
Spike in cases reported in Newfoundland and Labrador last month. In 2023, Kyra … READ MORE
How to effectively manage osteoarthritis
Ask a Doctor is a series of physician-authored columns offering insights and advice … READ MORE
Babies exposed to measles getting preventive treatment every week in Manitoba
Injections needed because youngest infants ineligible for vaccine: doctor. About one … READ MORE
Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits
AISH recipients moved to new program will receive $200 less each month. Edmonton … READ MORE
Some Canadians will get a government benefit payment today
Some Canadians could receive a benefit payment from the government today. Behnam … READ MORE
Mass cancellations of orthopedic surgeries likely within weeks over compensation dispute, doctors say
Change to how surgical hospitalists are paid comes into effect April 1. The … READ MORE
Why do we get a skip in our step when we’re happy? Thank dopamine
New research by engineers at CU Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the … READ MORE
Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
More than 150 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2025: CBC News analysis. A … READ MORE
Finding Ease in a Body with Cerebral Palsy
I woke up one morning when I was 2 needing a tissue. Like any 2-year-old wanting to … READ MORE
Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Online health information, including prescriptions, test results, now accessible up … READ MORE
Canada’s hospital emergency rooms have hit a breaking point. Is it the new normal?
Patients across the country can spend days on stretchers and in storage rooms … READ MORE
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