Shared medical notes boost patients’ engagement in their health care
‘OurNotes’ has potential to improve relationships with doctors, and cut … READ MORE
Clinics without walls
US healthcare consumers find little information online
Our findings suggest that there is substantial room for improvement in providing … READ MORE
KardiaBand for the Apple Watch records ECG, detects atrial fibrillation
Watching the rhythm of your heart is getting quite a bit easier. AliveCor, the … READ MORE
Judge rejects attempt by doctor with no computer skills to regain license
A New Hampshire judge has denied an 84-year-old doctor’s request to regain her … READ MORE
Can exercise prevent knee osteoarthritis?
A study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique … READ MORE
Calgary’s Morgan Bird determined to be a voice for Paralympic movement in Canada
“She found her niche, right. What she was called to.” Calgary swimmer Morgan … READ MORE
Calgary learn to ski and snowboard for persons with disabilities at Canada Olympic Park
7pm – 9pm Friday, December 1, 2017. Canada Olympic Park, meet on the 2nd Level of … READ MORE
Bearspaw boy struggles toward recovery, years after being choked by lanyard
It’s a looming five-year anniversary Kamila Kitzul is loath to ponder. On Dec. 12, … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities
UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush
We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE
You have to keep trying: Teen with cerebral palsy on school volleyball team
Brett Smith, 14, plays volleyball, floor hockey, table tennis and softball. … READ MORE
New Edmonton equine centre eases waiting list for popular riding therapy program
The new Whitemud Equine Learning Centre officially opened in October. Indoor … READ MORE
Class of 2017: Neuroscience grad hopes his fascination with the brain leads to better treatments
‘It would be a disservice not to try and help whoever you can, in whatever way you … READ MORE
Meet the bike designer who changes lives
Custom bikes make cycling dreams come true. Jerzee Wasylnuk’s mobility was … READ MORE
Calgary shows appreciation for accessible drivers
Wednesday is Accessible Driver Appreciation Day in Calgary. It’s organized by the … READ MORE
The patients vs. paperwork problem for doctors
Every doctor I know has been complaining about the growing burden of electronic … READ MORE
Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory”
But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important … READ MORE
Queen’s engineering students develop bicycle for teen with cerebral palsy
Janessa Gerhardt has a bicycle that suits her limited range of motion thanks to the … READ MORE
Transport regulator rejects Via Rail effort to limit wheelchair, mobility access on trains
Via Rail ordered to allow for 2 wheelchair tie-downs on all trains or prove doing so … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call
The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE
Music therapy for children with autism has positive outcome
It might not surprise that good relationships create good outcomes, as meaningful … READ MORE
Can you design a home to foster good health? These students are trying
Associate professor Dak Kopec with eyewear that simulates a visual disorder, as he … READ MORE
Pup dives in for special-needs kids
Cori, a 1-year-old retriever mix training in water rescue, takes part in a … READ MORE
Cerebral palsy: Understanding and embracing the journey
October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a movement to increase awareness about the #1 … READ MORE
UBC researcher prescribes specific exercise dosage for spinal cord injury
New research, led by UBC Okanagan Professor Kathleen Martin Ginis, has determined … READ MORE
Teacher encourages curiosity, respect about disabilities
Students in Chris Cook’s fourth-grade class at May Watts Elementary in … READ MORE
Campus club challenges stigma faced by children with disabilities
Taking Strides is a student-run, non-profit initiative which aims to promote and … READ MORE
Be concerned about how apps collect, share health data
As of 2016, there were more than 165,000 health and wellness apps available though … READ MORE
Alberta Health Services signs massive new technology deal
The Alberta Health Services board has approved a $459-million deal with a U.S. … READ MORE
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
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