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
Health Tech
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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
Nature’s armour: A lobster tale
Biological structures may provide insight to prevent and treat sports-related … 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
Getting health data sharing off the ground
To make progress in personalised medicine, researchers and doctors need access to … 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
Much needed respite: special home offers overnight stays for special-needs adults
Sima Tarzaban Thorpe, executive director of The Arc of Spokane, on left, and … READ MORE
High-flying young doctor overcomes stroke that grounded him
Flying at 35,000 feet at the start of a trip from their Chicago home to Hawaii to … 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
How music helps rehab patients learn to move again
‘Music is part of the most complex auditory language the brain ever … READ MORE
Kayak paddle solution
Angle Oar offers two mounted paddle systems to make recreational, adaptive kayaking … READ MORE
Streamlining the EHR: Interview with Mihai Fonoage at Modernizing Medicine
Modernizing Medicine, a medtech company based in Florida, has developed the … READ MORE
Father helps son with cerebral palsy walk with custom 3D printed orthosis
Around the world, over 17 million people have limited control of their bodies due to … READ MORE
Injured Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki off to U.S. for ‘just better’ spinal rehab
19-year-old Alberta hockey player, paralyzed in deadly bus crash, offered … READ MORE
‘I can’t continue to do this forever’: Families with children aging out of care seek answers
CBC Radio’s Crisis of Care panel brought together concerned families and a … READ MORE
Apple’s next move in healthcare is breaking down health record silos
New capabilities in Health Records help patients see medical records from multiple … READ MORE
‘The intensity is 100 per cent’: Sask. wheelchair fencer has Paralympic hopes after World Cup win
Ryan Rousell has been fencing for more than 10 years, wheelchair fencing for only a … READ MORE
Major disabilities research project highlights need for change
The daily lives of disabled people are impacted by ‘unhelpful, exclusionary or … READ MORE
Class of 2018: Kinesiology PhD grad helps soccer elite perform their best
Stefan Hoerzer lands dream job with adidas in Germany. University of Calgary PhD … READ MORE
Electronic health records fail because they are merely digital remakes of paper charts
Penn researchers ask, ‘What if doctors could just subscribe to news feeds … READ MORE
CPAA 2018 summer program registration now open in Calgary and Edmonton
The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) offers programs to people with … READ MORE
Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients
Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, … READ MORE
Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health
In a new take on the exercise truism ‘use it or lose it,’ researchers … READ MORE
Wearable technology and AI to predict the onset of health problems
A team of Waterloo researchers found that applying artificial intelligence to the … READ MORE
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