Headed to the ER? Here’s why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted
Admittance backlog a result of aging population, overburdened medical system, … READ MORE
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Physical activity may help ease fatigue in children with developmental disabilities
In a new study by university researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute … READ MORE
Albertans on disability payments receive wrong amounts for August
Province says technical issue related to new payment processing software to blame … READ MORE
New model reveals how disability caregiving reshapes parents’ lives over decades
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain by University of Toronto in Medical Xpress edited … READ MORE
Recipients of Alberta’s new disability assistance program worry it will be detrimental
Alberta Disability Assistance Program takes effect Wednesday. An undated file photo … READ MORE
Special glove helps people with paralyzed hands grasp objects
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a soft, pneumatic glove that … READ MORE
Calgary family shocked to discover their daughter, with severe brain injury, is being moved off AISH
Government says 46,000 Albertans will automatically move to new disability support … READ MORE
Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support
Families are now waiting years for access to FSCD support. More than 700 parents … READ MORE
An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities
Alberta’s wait time has grown to three or more years to get an FSCD caseworker and … READ MORE
Calgary high school students develop wearable technology for those with Parkinson’s disease
Tail-inspired tech designed to help users with their balance. Grade 12 student … READ MORE
Largest study of knee osteoarthritis tissue reveals the core biological pathways underlying osteoarthritis
A major international study led by researchers at the Kennedy Institute of … READ MORE
Multinational contractors managing Alberta’s new disability employment system: documents
AISH recipients panicked, upset over transition to ADAP. ADAP, launching July 1, … READ MORE
AISH to ADAP: Controversial change will push Albertans ‘deeper into poverty’
With the provincial government’s new benefit plan for Albertans with disabilities … READ MORE
Alberta partially rolls out new surgery funding model for public hospitals
Model will start in a dozen public hospitals across the province. An Alberta Health … READ MORE
A potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New study led by U engineering professor shows gait retraining could significantly … READ MORE
Alberta’s Virtual MD program expands call service for children’s health, newborns
Province adding 8 pediatricians to service accessed through 811 and Health Link. … READ MORE
B.C. woman speaks out about living with rare, stigmatizing genetic condition
Advocating for Neurofibromatosis awareness A Port Moody woman is hoping to raise … READ MORE
Exoskeletons for people with cerebral palsy are now a reality – but there’s still much to figure out
Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting … READ MORE
Understanding alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a rare disorder
For families of children born with alternating hemiplegia of childhood, the … READ MORE
Injured your ACL? It’s more than just a knee injury
It’s an athlete’s worst fear. Hearing a loud “pop” and … READ MORE
U of C student living with POTS leads new study on long-term impacts of chronic condition
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome primarily affects women of childbearing … READ MORE
Family doctors are dealing with more paperwork than a decade ago. Here’s why
Family doctors in Canada saw their administrative workload increase dramatically … READ MORE
What causes chronic pain? A new study identifies a key culprit
Researchers have identified a hidden brain circuit that can turn short-term pain … READ MORE
This app lets kids with disabilities use devices with their minds. Now anyone can download it
This app lets kids with disabilities use devices with their minds. Now anyone can … READ MORE
Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief
Walking, cycling, and swimming lead the way as the most effective and safest … READ MORE
Doctors call for strong oversight, workforce protections as Alberta works towards dual practice model
Alberta Medical Association shared 70 recommendations with premier, ministers. … READ MORE
Pediatric Orthotic Care: Empowering Children With Cerebral Palsy
For children with cerebral palsy (CP), every step, reach, or movement can be a … READ MORE
Their infant son had to spend several days in the ICU. Then his medical records went missing
IWK hospital in Halifax could not find records for Tegan Hutz’s son for more … READ MORE
Community pharmacy care clinics filling vital role in health-care system, study finds
Patients with common or chronic ailments don’t need to wait for hours in emergency … READ MORE
A workout class sent this St. John’s woman to hospital. She’s not the only one
Spike in cases reported in Newfoundland and Labrador last month. In 2023, Kyra … READ MORE
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