Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
‘They don’t care about me, mom’: Teen’s scoliosis surgery delayed five times Nathan Gilson’s wait took a mental and physical toll on the entire family. The … READ MORE
When x-rays were all the rage, a trip to the shoe store was dangerously illuminating The shoe-fitting fluoroscope was unnecessary and hazardous, but kids loved it. … READ MORE
3D technology for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee A new technology called knee kinesiography is changing the way doctors treat of … READ MORE
Long-term risks of joint implants Metals from implants can accumulate in bone tissue. Analyses of spatially resolved … READ MORE
Taking the brain out for a walk A recent study shows that spending time outdoors has a positive effect on our … READ MORE
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies Imperial College London scientists have created the world’s first non-invasive way … READ MORE
Mystery arthritis-linked knee bone three times more common than 100 years ago The fabella, a small bone in the knee once lost to human evolution, has made a … READ MORE
Finding one’s way home The Otic placode gives rise to the inner ear in vertebrates. A new study shows that … READ MORE
First glimpse of body’s steering wheel joint sparks hope For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human … READ MORE
Recruiting participants for the Cerebral Palsy Cohort Study Interested in a 3D video of you and your siblings or friends walking? Learn how … READ MORE
How do muscle and tendon connections last a lifetime? Cell biologists show in fruit flies how a protein controls mechanical stress on … READ MORE
Ultrasound app would allow expert analysis of medical images from anywhere “21st-century stethoscope” uses portable ultrasound and computer analysis to … READ MORE
The child who inspired Andiamo – London’s most exciting tech firm The agony suffered by Diamo Parvez motivated parents Samiya and Naveed to alleviate … READ MORE
How does helping people affect your brain? Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
First language study using new generation of wearable brain scanner Scientists have carried out the first study of human cognition using a new … READ MORE
A “GPS” for inside your body Investigating inside the human body often requires cutting open a patient or … READ MORE
First 3D colour x-ray of a human using CERN technology What if, instead of a black and white X-ray picture, a doctor of a cancer patient … READ MORE
UBC breakthrough opens door to $100 ultrasound machine Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new ultrasound … READ MORE
Tomorrow’s doctors must be engineers too The medical profession is changing, and so must medical education. When King Li went … READ MORE
Serial casting had negative effect on health-related quality of life for patients with idiopathic EOS Providers should consider risks and benefits of treatments for early-onset … READ MORE
New 3D imaging approach could lead to improved arthritis treatment An algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which could change … READ MORE
The virtual human is here — how much are you willing to share about yourself with the world? Dr. Christian Jacob with PhD student Timothy Davison working with LINDSAY Virtual … READ MORE
Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, … READ MORE
Phantom: the first ultrasound for the Mac Upgrade your tool belt. Phantom transforms your Mac into a point-of-care ultrasound … READ MORE
UCalgary scientists discover a new way to battle multiple sclerosis Findings challenge conventional thinking about the root cause of MS. The Dr. Peter … READ MORE
The world’s first 3D printed custom knee brace – Evoke case study We generally like having our items and tools personalized, which is why 3D printing … READ MORE
Radiologist harnesses virtual reality as powerful teaching tool Physicians, trainees and even lay people can now join an expert radiologist as he … READ MORE
A new wearable brain scanner A helmet records a wearer’s brain activity using magnetoencephalography (MEG) … READ MORE
Calgary researchers develop portable brain imaging system to shed light on concussions A volunteer wears the cap, developed at the U of C, which contains small lights that … READ MORE