Stretchable electronics a ‘game changer’ for stroke recovery treatment
A groundbreaking new wearable designed to be worn on the throat could be a … READ MORE
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BC online project highlights needs of 1 million caregivers
Stories for Caregivers connects people with resources they might not know exist. … READ MORE
What would a truly accessible city look like?
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost … READ MORE
First smart watch cleared by FDA for use in neurology
Beautiful wearable device brings revolutionary help for people living with epilepsy. … READ MORE
Pass Powderkeg Ski Area hosts first event for skiers and snowboarders with disabilities
Skiing and snowboarding are fun group activities for friends and families and … READ MORE
Cardiogram DeepHeart detects diabetes through smartwatches
A new study from Cardiogram suggests that ordinary wearables like Fitbit and Apple … READ MORE
Olympic athletes need precision, now they can have precision health
A new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them … READ MORE
Accessible tech opens doors for people with disabilities
Embracing life on wheels. No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it … READ MORE
Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere
When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an … READ MORE
Biometric gloves coming to F1 racing in 2018
The FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially … READ MORE
Paul Yock wins National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize
Paul Yock is being honored for establishing Stanford Biodesign to help innovators … READ MORE
Walk like a penguin: Protecting older people in the winter
Unlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to … READ MORE
Will there be enough public health workers when baby boomers retire?
While there might be sufficient replacement staff, complications remain, according … READ MORE
If the shoe fits: How HP is helping NFL players avoid injury
Now installed in all 32 NFL teams’ locker rooms, HP’s FitStation technology … READ MORE
Analysis shows lack of evidence that wearable biosensors improve patient outcomes
Devices lack high-quality research into effectiveness in healthcare setting. … READ MORE
Apple’s plan to put medical records on your iPhone
Apple wants to change how you access your medical records. Today the company … READ MORE
Augmented reality lets doctors see under a patient’s skin
3D models from CT and MRI scans are projected onto patients as they move, for … READ MORE
In chronic disease care, family helpers are key, but feel left out
Physicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t … READ MORE
People with tetraplegia gain rapid use of brain-computer interface
A new approach to calibrating the pioneering BrainGate brain-computer interface … READ MORE
A smart phone app for cerebral palsy screening
Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so … READ MORE
Want a healthier population? Spend less on health care and more on social services
Increased social spending was associated with health improvements at the population … READ MORE
Canadian study identifies genetic link to cause of cerebral palsy
New, groundbreaking evidence suggests a much stronger underlying genetic link in … READ MORE
Researchers develop world’s smallest wearable device
Team led by engineer John Rogers worked with L’Oréal to launch first-of-its kind, … READ MORE
Apple Heart Study is the biggest ever, but with a catch
Last November, Apple Watch owners began receiving recruitment emails from … READ MORE
How to make snow-bound cities less of a frozen hell for people with disabilities
Without clear, accessible streets, people with restricted mobility often face a … READ MORE
Health Canada approves Dysport to treat kids with cerebral palsy
Health Canada has approved Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of leg … READ MORE
Cooper Hewitt presents “Access+Ability” with more than 70 empowering designs
Providing a major platform for the growing movement toward accessibility and … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Low tech, high value
The use of advanced technologies to provide feedback to patients during … READ MORE
Physical challenges no barrier to Calgary policing career
For one girl dreaming of a career in policing, a day spent with Calgary police … READ MORE
Task training seems to improve hand dexterity in kids with cerebral palsy
Task-oriented training (TOT) improves hand dexterity in children with cerebral palsy … READ MORE
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