Human factors
Designing products and systems to fit human bodies and cognitive ability
Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of primary-care providers in the study said they’d like to continue to use telehealth. Hannah McKay, Reuters / Pool Mia Urquhart, CBC News New
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Starting treatment for multiple sclerosis soon after first experiencing symptoms of the disease may slow its progression. North Vancouver resident Marilyn Lenzen, who was diagnosed with MS nearly two decades ago, hopes that everyone
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An inclusive park located in the Calgary community of Tuxedo Park. Supplied: Landscapes Structures. Kayla Pedersen, CTV Morning Live News Producer May 30, 2024 In celebration of AccessAbility Week, a playground manufacturer is
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Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say patients should have a copy of their medical records, but they acknowledge there are still many barriers to getting this information into the hands of
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Susana Ruiz sat in the doctor’s exam room in San Jose, unable to smile, open her right eye, or even take a sip of water. Susana Ruiz with her youngest son. Photo by Manuel Ruiz. By Claudia Boyd-Barrett, California Health Report
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Even with a pediatric wheelchair, learning how to get around on wheels can be challenging for a child, especially one with cerebral palsy, spina bifida or a limb deficiency. Tulane biomedical engineering students, professors and
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On Sept. 19, Craig H. Neilsen Foundation revealed the 2023 winners of its annual Visionary Prize, given to individuals who are working to make the world a better place for people living with spinal cord injuries. This year’s awards
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Seeking participants with motor disabilities for VR user study (no experience needed). Participants will be compensated $50 per one-hour session. 2 one-hour sessions, $50 per session. To register, contact Johann Wentzel
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Join the community at the world’s largest mountain biking festival. Photo by Joe Stone Seth McBride, New Mobility July 1 2023 I started adaptive mountain biking seven years ago. At the time, I was riding a traditional recumbent
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When people refer to me as an inanimate object, I feel dismissed and dehumanized. Lisa Freeman speaks about why language and treatment of people in wheelchairs matters. Watch video Lisa Freeman, CBC Ottawa First Person January 23,
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From cradle to grave, touch brings us comfort, pleasure and sometimes pain, reminding us of our countless connections to the world and to humanity — including our own. pxfuel image By Meredith McGroarty, USC Dornsife Magazine
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Brittany, a patient at Shriners Hospital for Children—Chicago rides an adaptive bike with a recreation therapist. Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago photo. Abstract Maintenance of upright posture and gait mobility is frequently
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The Adapted Bike Program ensures that children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities know the simple joy of riding a bike. REGISTER TO BORROW AN ADAPTED BIKE, SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE ADAPTED BIKE PROGRAM
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New photo project celebrates doubling of life expectancy since 1980. Adam Bauld looks at Hilary Gauld’s photos of Brigette, a 75-year-old woman with Down syndrome. CBC Jon Tattrie, CBC News Nova Scotia September 4, 2023 People
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Dr. Eliza Chandler on her experience as the first PWD artistic director of Tangled Art + Disability. Dr. Eliza Chandler is an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and the first artistic director of Tangled Art +
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The study is the first to compare and evaluate primary care transformation across all of Canada’s provinces and territories. Photo by bady abbas on Unsplash By Bonnie O’Sullivan, University of Toronto November 29, 2023
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The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to assess other motor disorders outside of the doctor’s office. MIT engineers developed a machine-learning system that remotely analyzes videos of people
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B.C. man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver. Ryan Lachance, who lives with quad spastic cerebral palsy, is pictured with his care aid Emma Proulx at his apartment in White Rock, B.C., about 50
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With synchronous video from a pair of smartphones, engineers at Stanford have created an open-source motion-capture app that democratizes the once-exclusive science of human movement – at 1% of the cost. OpenCap: Sophisticated human
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Stephanie Cadieux says ‘airlines have to take responsibility and they have to do better’ Stephanie Cadieux is Canada’s first chief accessibility officer. Submitted by Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer/Maria
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Rice engineering students design device for people living with cerebral palsy. Rafe Neathery (left) and Thomas Kutcher designed a robotic device that enables people with limited mobility to stay hydrated without caretaker help. Photo
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“If you come and watch and participate, you will witness some of the greatest triumphs of the human spirit,” National Wheelchair Sports Camp founder Bob Bardwell said. Wheelers engage with musician Tony Melendez during National
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Union says scheduling pressure is causing mental fatigue for drivers CityLink was launched as a cost-effective and efficient transit system, but many in Lethbridge, Alta., say it does not meet the needs of the city’s most
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Marilyn Lesmeister sits with her daughter Samantha “Sammee” Lesmeister after Sammee’s horse riding lesson in Cole Camp, Missouri. Sammee Lesmeister is one of a growing number of adults living with Down syndrome. More than
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NYITCOM research suggests that helmet design may play a role in limiting concussion severity. After sustaining the initial hit, the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) loses its cushioning effect with each additional skull oscillation
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In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality and equity with convenience in telehealth. Tumisu, Pixabay CC0 Public Domain by Ashley P. Taylor, Yale University November 08, 2022 During the
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University of Calgary launches national research project to discover more insights to protect the brain while we age. Dr. Zahinoor Ismail is a neuropsychiatrist and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University
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Ryan Straschnitzki, 23, has spent last 5 years using a wheelchair. Former Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki, who was injured in a team bus crash, practices with PX3 AMP hockey team in Calgary in 2019. Todd Korol, The
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Dancers put unique demands on their hips, achieving extreme ranges of motion that can strain the joints and damage supporting tissues around them. Not surprisingly, hip injuries account for up to 17% of injuries in dancers and 27%
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24-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., paralyzed in 2018 bus crash that killed 16 in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Press, CBC Calgary July 31, 2023 Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the Humboldt Bronco hockey players injured in the Humboldt bus
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