Telehealth services increasingly popular with consumers and insurers
Telemedicine has been more widely offered over the last five years, promoted by … READ MORE
Health Tech
Emerging research, products, and human factors
A teenager who can’t speak finally sounds like himself
Electronic communication devices are evolving from robotic speech to personalized … READ MORE
Why can’t you email your doctor?
Email may be the preferred communication method with clients in many industries, but … READ MORE
Saskatchewan program allows online look at personal medical records
REGINA – A pilot program is being launched in Saskatchewan that will allow up … READ MORE
Doctors’ reminders keep people more engaged in their health care
Research led by UCLA professor on ‘OpenNotes’ model finds that follow-up emails … READ MORE
Canadian patients had higher major complication rates after TKA
Patients from Canada who underwent total knee arthroplasty experienced a higher rate … READ MORE
Digital health can serve the safety net, but only if done right
Still, it’s important to understand the needs of safety-net populations, … READ MORE
3D hand scanner could give you custom braces
The student-made gear could fill big gaps in health care and design. Pieter … READ MORE
Fitter legs linked to a fitter brain
Polka Dot Twins, 1952. Harold Feinstein. Identical twins in Finland who shared the … READ MORE
Step up your workout with Nordic walking
Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers … READ MORE
Letting patients read the doctor’s notes
The patient, a wiry businessman in his 50s, needed a copy of his medical records to … READ MORE
Doctors urged to ditch pagers in favour of smartphones
When Ann Marie McKenna uses her iPhone to communicate with colleagues at work, … READ MORE
Stanford launches its HealthKit and Epic connected MyHealth app
Many large hospitals in the U.S. are evaluating or developing pilot projects around … READ MORE
Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes
Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of … READ MORE
Exercise is ‘most effective’ method of preventing lower back pain
Exercises for golfers to prevent back pain. Watchfit “Exercise is the best … READ MORE
Wearable chair for surgeons
Here is a wearable chair that allows surgeons to perform long surgeries with less … READ MORE
2016 Adapted bike registration now open
Register for the 2016 Adapted Bike Clinic $50 Membership entitles you to the use of … READ MORE
5% of Ontario residents account for majority of health care costs
Five percent of Ontarians account for 65% of provincial health care costs for … READ MORE
Size matters – Alternatives to vertical integration
Alternatives to hospital dominated, vertically integrated systems. For decades, … READ MORE
When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon
One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to … READ MORE
Accessible Vehicle Solutions in Calgary
Life is a highway… we’ll get you there! Accessible Vehicle Solutions is … READ MORE
Do elite athletes have an anti-aging secret in their muscles?
Elite runners do not experience the muscle weakening associated with aging as … READ MORE
I just want to dance again
Andiamo is building and delivering an integrated clinical service and software … READ MORE
When hospital paperwork crowds out hospital care
Electronic health records present an enticingly clean and clear vision of clinical … READ MORE
Get ready for the world’s first Cyborg Olympics
At the Zurich games, people with disabilities will use robotics to go for the gold. … READ MORE
Will the Whill hi-tech wheelchair sell?
A Japanese startup is betting that an aging population of tech savvy first adopters … READ MORE
EXO-L custom ankle support prevents sprains
“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, … READ MORE
How doctors use smartphones in hospitals
Findings suggest that medical residents are looking for quicker forms of medical … READ MORE
SwiftKey launches assistive app for special needs kids
SwiftKey released a new app on Thursday designed to give users with learning … READ MORE
Catching knee osteoarthritis early
Pharmacists are about to take on a bigger role in preventive health care by offering … READ MORE
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