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
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‘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
Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfaces
Smart walls react to human touch, sense activity in room. Researchers at CMU and … READ MORE
Plug-and-play diagnostic devices
Modular blocks could enable labs around the world to cheaply and easily build their … READ MORE
Sports and joint replacement: Patient perspective should be our priority
As the population ages, the number of joint replacement surgeries has increased … READ MORE
What to know about tri-compartmental osteoarthritis
Tricompartmental osteoarthritis occurs when all three compartments in the knee are … READ MORE
Robot teaches itself how to dress people
A robot at Georgia Tech is successfully sliding hospital gowns on people’s … READ MORE
UAlberta expert dispels 5 persistent myths about helmet use
Perceptions aren’t true, but the risk of traumatic brain injury is real, says … READ MORE
Humans and machines learn together to win a competition
People using brain-computer interface are more efficient when both human and machine … READ MORE
Phantom: the first ultrasound for the Mac
Upgrade your tool belt. Phantom transforms your Mac into a point-of-care ultrasound … READ MORE
Alberta health union launches campaign against ‘threats’ posed by UCP
One of the province’s largest health care unions is wading into the political … READ MORE
CTRL-Labs EMG wristbands may spell the end for keyboards and mice
Why type when you can just think about typing? A visualization of what the … READ MORE
UCalgary scientists discover a new way to battle multiple sclerosis
Findings challenge conventional thinking about the root cause of MS. The Dr. Peter … READ MORE
New IWK specialist helping kids achieve life goals — like going to the mall
Dr. Jordan Sheriko is the first in his field to work at the children’s … READ MORE
Embroidering electronics into the next generation of ‘smart’ fabrics
Is an archaic sewing skill a key to connected, sensing, communicating fabrics of the … READ MORE
This marathoner with cerebral palsy just got the Nike hookup
On Sunday, Justin Gallegos, who has Cerebral Palsy, completed a half marathon. Nike … READ MORE
Things are so different now: Athletes, supporters celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics
Amelia Hernandez, 61, who was born with intellectual disabilities, was part of the … READ MORE
How Canada is harming its most vulnerable citizens
The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada bodes poorly for … READ MORE
Breakthrough for SF State kinesiologists studying metabolic protein
New technique could help improve treatment for diabetes and obesity. Assistant … READ MORE
No rational person would design a healthcare system this way
Justin Trudeau was a hard act to follow, but the next speaker defined the most … READ MORE
Future wearable device could tell how we power human movement
For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon … READ MORE
Doctors in U.S. and Canada launch sweeping pharmaceutical reform proposal
Plan published today in the British Medical Journal outlines seven steps to slash … READ MORE
Apple spotlights how accessible tech helps people with disabilities thrive
There’s something undeniably special in the way Meera Phillips looks at you … READ MORE
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