David, now 17, had to wait almost four months for an ankle foot orthosis
A wasted operation which left her son David unable to walk was what spurred on … READ MORE
Health Tech
Emerging research, products, and human factors
What AI-enhanced healthcare could look like in 5 years
This summer, KPCB partner Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends report singled out … READ MORE
The medical profession’s digital revolution is here
The health care sector is facing a far-reaching and unpredictable revolution. … READ MORE
The pace and scope of ‘patient centricity’ is too slow and narrow
The phrase “patient centricity” makes us all feel good. Health professionals … READ MORE
How to support workers with disabilities
All employees deserve access to tools to succeed at work. Disabilities offer a … READ MORE
Knee surgery—have we been doing it wrong?
Cleaning up loose cartilage is not always beneficial, according to a new University … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Healing arts
Healthcare practitioners and artists wouldn’t seem to have much in common, other … READ MORE
Care for chronically ill children may suffer when parents and doctors are at odds
Holly remembers the day doctors diagnosed her son with cerebral palsy and told her … READ MORE
Online doctor consultations take off in Canada
Questions raised over quality of consultations and universality principle. Virtual … READ MORE
‘It doesn’t seem fair’: Unwed parents in Alberta don’t share financial burden once disabled child turns 18
‘Unless you’ve been married, you fall through the cracks,’ says … READ MORE
Edmonton arts camp gives sick and disabled kids a lift
‘A lot of these kids really do need that confidence boost and that reminder … READ MORE
Daily movement programme has positive impact on children’s learning
Following a daily movement programme can improve children’s physical development … READ MORE
What I wish I’d known about my knees
Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of … READ MORE
Toddler with cerebral palsy takes first steps wearing magic shoes
A toddler has taken her first independent steps wearing revolutionary shoes made by … READ MORE
Stepping up: Orthotic devices help boost physical activity levels
Improved mobility with ankle foot orthoses and other devices can help patients … READ MORE
Zimbabwe’s breakdance king who uses a wheelchair
When Blessing Fire was born in Zimbabwe, he was told by doctors that he would never … READ MORE
Ingenious pop-up shelter for people in wheelchairs
Under The Weather is a single-person pop-up shelter to sit inside that my big … READ MORE
Why doctors hate electronic records — and what could change that
The health care industrial complex has spent billions of dollars and untold amounts … READ MORE
Baseball for kids with disabilities a home run in Alberta
“Every year that we can have baseball for him is one more happier year for … READ MORE
Never count yourself out: Sledge hockey gold
If anyone had told a younger Jeremy Hall, bound in a wheelchair and later, leg … READ MORE
Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs
People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early … READ MORE
Clinical decision support—being worried is nothing to worry about
Many years ago I worked with a doctor who would disappear for a few moments at … READ MORE
Recreational running benefits hip, knee health
Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Major research explores how our bones and muscles age, new ways to block decline
With age, the form and function of our bones and muscles drop off, putting us at … READ MORE
Smart shoe insoles and phone app provide gait info on every step
A proper running technique focusing on every step can help an athlete increase … READ MORE
Bonjour-santé service asks court to stop health ministry audit
RAMQ investigating whether for-fee appointment booking service is against the law. … READ MORE
Fiber-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis
Findings from two long-term studies in line with other associated health benefits of … READ MORE
Fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned
A Stanford inquiry into the accuracy of seven wristband activity monitors showed … READ MORE
Creative caregiving solutions for the ‘sandwich generation’
Stretched thin by the needs of your children and your elderly parents? Try this … READ MORE
We all want to look good: Calgary company adapts clothes for those with disabilities
Strategically placed zippers make clothes easy to get on and get off. A former … READ MORE
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