Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome
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Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying
Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he … READ MORE
Pup dives in for special-needs kids
Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis
Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and … READ MORE
Patients with MS can now self-monitor online
PARIS — The ability of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to monitor their own … READ MORE
Relieving foot pressure with shoe fixes
Many people wouldn’t expect footwear to be a big concern for people who can’t … READ MORE
UBC researcher prescribes specific exercise dosage for spinal cord injury
New research, led by UBC Okanagan Professor Kathleen Martin Ginis, has determined … READ MORE
The $10 ultrasound upgrade
Clip-on device gives standard 2D ultrasound machines 3D imaging capabilities. … READ MORE
Tommy Hilfiger, Cat & Jack offer new adaptive clothing lines
In a sign that major retail may slowly be opening to clothing needs of consumers … READ MORE
Buildathon volunteers assemble devices for Calgarians with disabilities
For many Canadians with disabilities, it’s the little things that make … READ MORE
New guidelines review evidence on PT, helmets for positional plagiocephaly
Positional plagiocephaly is a common condition encountered by pediatricians and … READ MORE
Campus club challenges stigma faced by children with disabilities
Taking Strides is a student-run, non-profit initiative which aims to promote and … READ MORE
A country for all children to thrive
As Canadians, we pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusion and diversity. Yet, … READ MORE
Be concerned about how apps collect, share health data
As of 2016, there were more than 165,000 health and wellness apps available though … READ MORE
Alberta doctors highest paid in Canada
A new report shows the number of doctors in Alberta is growing and so too is the … READ MORE
Alberta Health Services signs massive new technology deal
The Alberta Health Services board has approved a $459-million deal with a U.S. … READ MORE
Auckland vibration therapy trial offers hope to sufferers
A vibration-based therapy trial in Auckland could help young people with cerebral … READ MORE
Student with cerebral palsy uses iPad to communicate
There’s an app for just about everything now. From social media to games, it’s … READ MORE
Todd Stabelfeldt: Titan of tech
Todd Stabelfeldt is a busy man these days. When not traveling all over the country … READ MORE
Portable 3D scanner assesses patients with elephantiasis
Device measures swollen limbs faster, more easily than other methods. A portable … READ MORE
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
Designing cardboard hacks to modify wheelchairs
Temple occupatonal therapy students work to design a new wheelchair tray for Eddie … READ MORE
Uncovering origins of developmental brain disorders
UAlberta research gives new insight into healthy brain development. Recent research … READ MORE
I prefer to be seen as an artist first and foremost… my cerebral palsy is always secondary
Newtownards woman Rachel McBride tells Stephanie Bell how she has overcome her … READ MORE
Wheelchair dance company asks, Where’s the disability?
At the Disability Rights Legal Center fundraiser gala this past weekend in Los … READ MORE
A lesson for Canada: Québec pharmacare system creates winners and losers
Québec spends $200 more per person than the rest of Canada to provide prescription … READ MORE
iPhone app for patients guides MS research, treatment
Patients can track symptoms, share data right from their phone. For some diseases, a … READ MORE
Engaging older adults through touch tablets
Switched-on seniors. Involving end–users in the design of new technology has … READ MORE
The pathway to patient data ownership and better health
Digital health data are rapidly expanding to include patient-reported outcomes, … READ MORE
Working with a scribe improves physician satisfaction
Working with a scribe significantly improves physicians’ overall satisfaction, … READ MORE
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