Children with special health needs are more likely to come from poorer neighbourhoods
Policymakers must ensure robust resources are in place where they are needed most. … READ MORE
Pediatrics
Kids orthotics are us!
Fisher-Price recalls nearly 100,000 infant swings in Canada over suffocation risk
Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep, Health Canada warns. Several models of … READ MORE
Happiness may not correlate with mobility in pediatric patients with physical disabilities
Key takeaways: Pediatric patients with physical disabilities had limited mobility … READ MORE
Alberta health-care workers say they’re demoralized, exhausted as patient surge looms this fall
AHS warns of ‘further capacity challenges,’ saying it’s taking … READ MORE
Concerns raised over support backlog for children with disabilities
Families and advocates of children with disabilities are concerned about backlogs in … READ MORE
Small steps, big dreams: Calgary family raises money for walker
Jaxson and Joseph trying out the Trexo Walker at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. … READ MORE
The daunting child care challenges for kids with special needs
Finding high-quality, affordable child care can be especially difficult for parents … READ MORE
Suffering in the shadows
Parents of medically complex children say life is a never-ending fight for help. … READ MORE
Babies as young as four months show signs of self-awareness – study
Baby wearing EEG cap for the study. Pictured with parent. University of Birmingham. … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes
Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
Alexander, 3, who is being treated for developmental delays, watches Paw Patrol as … READ MORE
How families of children with disabilities can find support
Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her … READ MORE
Biomedical engineering students create child-size wheelchairs
Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be … READ MORE
WHO launches first ever Patient Safety Rights Charter
WHO / Jacqueline Christensen. World Health Organization 18 April 2024 Today, WHO … READ MORE
Montréal doctors’ breakthrough discovery about causes of cerebral palsy giving hope
Sienna Zakaria was born with cerebral palsy and a new breakthrough discovery about … READ MORE
Cardiopulmonary function in adolescent patients with pectus excavatum or carinatum
3D chest wall scan. Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Abstract … READ MORE
Canadian kids’ spinal surgery waits ‘far exceed’ recommendations: report
Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with … READ MORE
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities
A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study in Behavioral Sciences highlights … READ MORE
Effectiveness of cranial remolding orthoses for the treatment of deformational brachycephaly
3D Scanning for Plagiocephaly Helmet Therapy. OAPL Australia. Abstract Introduction … READ MORE
Marching in with great news!
Ready To Hit The Links? Registration is now open for single players and foursomes … READ MORE
Principles of Ankle-Foot Orthosis Prescription in Ambulatory Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive … READ MORE
User-Centered Design Shapes Assistive Tech for Cerebral Palsy
Tailored devices center person’s needs, not just techno whizbang. Engineers, … READ MORE
Got a Bugaboo stroller? Health Canada is recalling these seats
A recall has been issued for several Bugaboo Dragonfly Stroller seats because they … READ MORE
Learn about Pectus
ACPOC 2024 Annual Meeting OTWorld 2024 April 24–27, 2024 Grand Hyatt Denver, … READ MORE
10-year study shows brace treatment is best for Pectus carinatum
Surgery was the top treatment choice for pectus carinatum, but a long-running study … READ MORE
What to know about bracing for Pectus carinatum
If your child has pectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to … READ MORE
Chest wall bracing for children and young people with Pectus carinatum
This video is about Dynamic Bracing of Pectus Carinatum. Tomasz Bugajski March30 … READ MORE
A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy
The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to … READ MORE
UCalgary breaks new ground in transformative partnerships for child health
One Child Every Child harnesses research and innovation to tackle one of society’s … READ MORE
How to address the psychological impact of scoliosis bracing
Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens. Gillette … READ MORE
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