Ancient DNA evidence traces origin of horses’ smooth ride
Horses have held an important place in human history since ancient times. So-called … READ MORE
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Study uses GPS technology to predict football injuries
Footballers’ injuries may be predicted by looking at players’ workloads during … READ MORE
Battery-free wearable patch can help monitor health
A battery-free electronic patch that sticks onto skin like a temporary tattoo can be … READ MORE
Minorities less likely to have knee replacement surgery, more likely to have complications
Minority populations have lower rates of total knee replacement (TKR) utilization … READ MORE
Cover lets household drills into surgery
A sterile cover for hardware-store drills, which allows them to be used in operating … READ MORE
New voices in medical advocacy are often patients
Parent-advocates of children with chronic conditions have long worked toward finding … READ MORE
Tongue-controlled computer mouse earns Ontario teen a science prize
Device is like having a mouse inside your mouth. Emma Mogus says the device she … READ MORE
Calgary Transit glitch leaves special needs children stranded for hours
Systems upgrades at Calgary Transit Access led to service delays that have some … READ MORE
Obi robot arm gives disabled diners a helping hand
Obi is a robotic arm designed to help people with physical disabilities to feed … READ MORE
Neuropsych — our experience
When our doctors first started talking about visiting a Neuropsych, they were having … READ MORE
Big data in healthcare goes far beyond EHR
Big data has applications in medtech that extend far beyond electronic health … READ MORE
Architect with ALS designs a residence he can control with just blinks
Steve Saling, an architect and engineer with ALS, helped design features of the … READ MORE
When doctors have conflicts of interest
My mother-in-law is an impressive woman. At the age of 77, she still maintains a … READ MORE
Meet the new wave of wearables: stretchable electronics
Scientists have figured out how to make electronics as pliable as a temporary … READ MORE
Apple store welcomes YouTube sensation Christopher Hills with assistive tech
At just 18 years old, Christopher Hills is already a YouTube sensation and master … READ MORE
A closer look at the world’s first consumer 3D-printed wheelchair
Earlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair … READ MORE
Motor skills will not develop fully without opportunities to practice
Knowing that motor skills will not develop to their full potential without … READ MORE
Parent’s intuition leads to earlier intervention
In a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an … READ MORE
I’m the first quadriplegic person to regain thought-control of my arm
After being paralysed six years ago, Ian Burkhart is now able to swipe a credit card … READ MORE
Can your fitness tracker save your life in the ER?
Doctors provided strategic treatment after the man suffered a seizure. A 42-year-old … READ MORE
Robotic device aids research for children with brain injury
Max Challoner, 12, demonstrates the KINARM robotic device at the Foothills Medical … READ MORE
It’s a horse, of course: equine therapy
The horse simulator was created at Rice’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, where … READ MORE
Improved patient outcomes linked to specific health IT resources
“To deliver exemplary care, health care workers need technologies that can support … READ MORE
50 top assistive technologies based on global survey, WHO
According to the World Health Organization WHO, only 5-15% of the people – who … READ MORE
Shoe flexibility influences gait in early walkers
Sole stiffness affects stance time. A recent study published in the winter issue of … READ MORE
Vibration therapy improves mobility and strength in young people with cerebral palsy
Young adults with cerebral palsy enjoy stronger bones and greater mobility after … READ MORE
Transforming orthotics with 3D printing
Orthoses, often referred to as orthotics, are traditionally passive devices worn by … READ MORE
Digital fitness devices monitor health and activity, improve outcomes
“If we can get people more involved in their care and help them get in better … READ MORE
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction
Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common … READ MORE
3D hand scanner could give you custom braces
The student-made gear could fill big gaps in health care and design. Pieter … READ MORE
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