Exercise is ‘most effective’ method of preventing lower back pain
Exercises for golfers to prevent back pain. Watchfit “Exercise is the best … READ MORE
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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
Medical 3D printing for the radiologist
From personalized replacement body parts to safer surgeries, 3D printing is … READ MORE
20 ways to see the heart
Our ability to see the human heart – its intricate valves, vessels and chambers … READ MORE
NIH funds development of robots to improve health, quality of life
Robots to help visually impaired identify and grasp objects, increase mobility in … READ MORE
New stretchable, wearable sensor made with chewing gum
Body sensors, which were once restricted to doctors’ offices, have come a long … READ MORE
Drive with your eyes! Eye tracking wheelchairs for quadraplegics
Patrick Joyce, who suffers from motor neuron disease (MND), has received a $196,000 … READ MORE
Infrared thermography, a support tool for orthopedic diagnosis
Researchers at UPM confirm the usefulness of infrared thermography (IRT) for … READ MORE
New strategy discovered for treating arthritis
Arthritis patients could one day benefit from a novel form of medicine, according to … READ MORE
SeamlessMD: helping patients prep for surgery and recover faster
New tech from alumni startup at hospital in Toronto. A mobile app and web platform … READ MORE
Smartphone powered ultrasound systems from Philips and Fujifilm
The app can be used to share exams with other clinicians, make notations, and email … READ MORE
Tai chi compares to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
Tai chi can improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis as much as — or more than … READ MORE
Miniature magnetic resonance in Edmonton
Microscopic gem the key to new development in magnetic lab-on-a-chip technology. … READ MORE
Patient specific ankle-foot orthoses using rapid prototyping
3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT … READ MORE
Paralyzed people regain movement using brain interfaces
After doctors bridge his spinal injury with electronics, a paralyzed man can control … READ MORE
Pre-operative exercise boosts TKA outcomes
An evidence-based exercise regimen, designed to enhance knee strength and the … READ MORE
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