Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
More than 150 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2025: CBC News analysis. A … READ MORE
Pediatrics
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Finding Ease in a Body with Cerebral Palsy
I woke up one morning when I was 2 needing a tissue. Like any 2-year-old wanting to … READ MORE
CRO Study Wins JPO Article of the Year
The authors of a study about cranial remolding orthosis (CRO) wear time won the 2025 … READ MORE
Alberta hit with yet another measles upswing, triggering new calls for action
3 dozen cases reported over the weekend alone, but province says uptick ‘not … READ MORE
‘He deserves to be heard’: Mother fights for non-verbal son to use preferred communication method at school
School board doesn’t recognize Rapid Prompting Method as valid form of … READ MORE
Alberta’s flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
250 Albertans have died due to influenza as vaccination rates remain low. Alberta is … READ MORE
Alberta may be on track for deadliest flu season on record, health experts warn
197 Albertans have died due to influenza so far this season. Provincial data shows … READ MORE
Thousands of Quebec children with disabilities kept out of school due to lack of resources
Advocacy groups sound alarm after 3,417 students faced disrupted schooling in 2025. … READ MORE
UCP pilot projects at Edmonton’s Royal Alex hospital yet to cure jammed ERs, doctors say
“The front line has not noticed any dramatic differences because these pilot … READ MORE
Orthotics and Their Role in Improving Gait and Treating Deformities in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Otto Bock WalkOn Reaction AFO by Nader Ibrahim, July 8, 2025 The O&P Edge in … READ MORE
Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room
Albertans will get an update Thursday on the state of the province’s acute care … READ MORE
Time to successful outcome vs. treatment duration in cranial remolding orthosis treatment
Michigan Cranial Reshaping Orthosis. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure Abstract … READ MORE
Alberta needs to call state of emergency over crowded hospitals, physicians say
Declaration would allow province to rapidly mobilize resources: expert. An undated … READ MORE
Northeast B.C. measles outbreak to continue into 2026, health officials say
Immunizations increased 202 per cent year-over-year in October, according to … READ MORE
Calgary emergency wards coping with ‘extreme overcapacity’ in flu season: AHS memo
Hospital leaders tighten admission policies as virus surge strains staff. According … READ MORE
Nearly 90% of Manitoba’s reported measles cases involved unvaccinated patients: public health
15 cases have required hospitalization so far this year, including 12 involving … READ MORE
This year’s flu is packing a punch. How hospitals are trying to deal with surging cases
Some jurisdictions are opening extra beds, others are asking health-care providers … READ MORE
Flu cases soar as Alberta health officials work to relieve pressure on hospitals
Province says hospitalization peak likely to hit in early to mid-January. The South … READ MORE
Physio at 3 months old – or even earlier – can really help babies with cerebral palsy
Physiotherapy isn’t just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can … READ MORE
‘A lot of fear’: These Alberta parents hope new special education standards won’t mean segregation
Government aims to rewrite a critical document on the education of kids with complex … READ MORE
How orthosis wear time affects pectus carinatum outcomes
A study in the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics found that wearing a pectus … READ MORE
Flu blamed in deaths of 3 children in Ottawa area this month
Ottawa Public Health, Eastern Ontario Health Unit renew vaccination plea. CHEO, … READ MORE
Alberta signs extension on child-care deal with Ottawa, but only for a year
8 provinces have signed new, 5-year deals; Alberta and Ontario opted for 1-year … READ MORE
Holiday precautions to spread cheer, not germs
Influenza cases rising across Canada. A doctor examines a patient with flu-like … READ MORE
Alberta emergency rooms hit with wave of influenza patients
AHS says extra beds added as hospitals face high demand around the province. Alberta … READ MORE
Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated
High volumes put strain on limited pediatric hospital capacity, with flu season set … READ MORE
Shoe Design Brings Function, Aesthetics to AFOs
Faculty members at Colorado State University (CSU) are developing a shoe that fits … READ MORE
Doctors urge vaccination as influenza upswing hits Alberta
Flu positivity rates, hospitalizations rise amid concerns about mismatched variant. … READ MORE
WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say
Mobility aids capped at 136 kg for most flights, airline says. WestJet passengers … READ MORE
Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children’s hospitals to combat low immunization rates
Alberta government says it’s a no-go due to pressure on hospitals. Canada … READ MORE
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