I’m the first quadriplegic person to regain thought-control of my arm
After being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card … READ MORE
Health Tech
Emerging research, products, and human factors
BMW carbon fiber racing wheelchair for Team USA
Wheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of … READ MORE
Improving surgery outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy frequently undergo invasive surgeries — lengthening … READ MORE
Measuring postural sway to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
A new technique might be used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders such as multiple … READ MORE
Increased use of mobile devices in clinical settings
Use of mobile devices as a tool in the clinical setting among orthopedic surgeons … READ MORE
The top health benefits of Pilates
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 20 percent … READ MORE
High-tech Zweikampf 3D printed soccer shin guards on Kickstarter
Austrian sports equipment manufacturer Zweikampf is releasing their first 3D printed … READ MORE
Telemedicine sucks as much as in-person care
Telemedicine proponents have argued for years that virtual care is at least as … READ MORE
Mobility plays important role in development for toddlers with disabilities
Typical toddlers simultaneously spend about three hours a day in physical activity, … READ MORE
Workplace mHealth program shows improved step count, weight loss
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC has … READ MORE
Do pain relievers heal tendinitis, or just ease pain?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids, such as ibuprofen, are commonly … READ MORE
As hospitals go digital, human stories get left behind
The official reason for my patient’s visit, according to her electronic medical … READ MORE
Can your fitness tracker save your life in the ER?
Doctors provided strategic treatment after the man suffered a seizure. A 42-year-old … READ MORE
AliveCor releases Apple Watch EKG band Kardia
Alivecor this week introduced an Apple Watch EKG band, Kardia, that will let users … READ MORE
Adapted bike program gets disabled kids on the move
As Calgarians young and old get out to take advantage of the early summer-like … READ MORE
Robotic device aids research for children with brain injury
Max Challoner, 12, demonstrates the KINARM robotic device at the Foothills Medical … READ MORE
Autistic teen shows how tech transforms lives
Dillan Barmache can’t speak, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to … READ MORE
It’s a horse, of course: equine therapy
The horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where … READ MORE
Empowering orthopaedic patients: Digital fitness devices monitor health and activity, improve outcomes
Apps allow patients to share data with their doctor. Many orthopaedic patients are … READ MORE
Improved patient outcomes linked to specific health IT resources
“To deliver exemplary care, health care workers need technologies that can support … READ MORE
59% of digital health users have chronic condition, only 7% use management tool
Fifty-nine percent of consumers who use digital health apps and tools suffer from a … READ MORE
Children with medical complexity in Canada
The burden of chronic disease is placing pressure on the Canadian health care … READ MORE
Change Day comes to Canadian health care
Theresa Patenaude was nervous. She was walking into an important meeting with her … READ MORE
Us and Them: Why patient-defined health teams don’t communicate well
Patients and their families have many people who contribute to their care – … READ MORE
Exercise prescription for chronic conditions: A how-to guide
Exercise can be an effective component of treatment for many chronic conditions from … READ MORE
50 top assistive technologies based on global survey, WHO
According to the World Health Organization WHO, only 5-15% of the people – who … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs
For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … READ MORE
5 steps for parents to take after receiving a special-needs diagnosis
Hearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids
Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
It lets them be free: Water therapy allows children with disabilities to dance
Emma, 12, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, enjoys her time in the pool at Emily … READ MORE
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