Telehealth services increasingly popular with consumers and insurers
Telemedicine has been more widely offered over the last five years, promoted by … READ MORE
Primary care
Why can’t you email your doctor?
Email may be the preferred communication method with clients in many industries, but … READ MORE
Saskatchewan program allows online look at personal medical records
REGINA – A pilot program is being launched in Saskatchewan that will allow up … READ MORE
Doctors’ reminders keep people more engaged in their health care
Research led by UCLA professor on ‘OpenNotes’ model finds that follow-up emails … READ MORE
Meniscus surgery criteria called into question
Surgeons should not necessarily operate on patients with degenerative meniscus tears … READ MORE
Canadian patients had higher major complication rates after TKA
Patients from Canada who underwent total knee arthroplasty experienced a higher rate … READ MORE
Digital health can serve the safety net, but only if done right
Still, it’s important to understand the needs of safety-net populations, … READ MORE
Letting patients read the doctor’s notes
The patient, a wiry businessman in his 50s, needed a copy of his medical records to … READ MORE
Doctors urged to ditch pagers in favour of smartphones
When Ann Marie McKenna uses her iPhone to communicate with colleagues at work, … READ MORE
Stanford launches its HealthKit and Epic connected MyHealth app
Many large hospitals in the U.S. are evaluating or developing pilot projects around … READ MORE
5% of Ontario residents account for majority of health care costs
Five percent of Ontarians account for 65% of provincial health care costs for … READ MORE
Size matters – Alternatives to vertical integration
Alternatives to hospital dominated, vertically integrated systems. For decades, … READ MORE
When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon
One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Hockey gets hip to FAI
Despite evidence of significant lower extremity injury risks associated with ice … READ MORE
Battle of Achilles II: How the debate is informing clinical practice
Four years later, the ongoing discussion of the relative merits of surgical and … READ MORE
When hospital paperwork crowds out hospital care
Electronic health records present an enticingly clean and clear vision of clinical … READ MORE
How doctors use smartphones in hospitals
Findings suggest that medical residents are looking for quicker forms of medical … READ MORE
AAOS criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today released Appropriate Use … READ MORE
Medical 3D printing for the radiologist
From personalized replacement body parts to safer surgeries, 3D printing is … READ MORE
20 ways to see the heart
Our ability to see the human heart – its intricate valves, vessels and chambers … READ MORE
In-home physical therapy and rehabilitation service
Get personalized rehab in the comfort of your home. In Calgary and Edmonton, … READ MORE
Knee surgery shows no benefit for mild osteoarthritis
A new study indicates that there is no apparent benefit to arthroscopic knee surgery … READ MORE
Sport and exercise medicine
Primary care is ideally placed to promote and prescribe exercise to patients. … READ MORE
The upper limb in primary care
Upper limb in primary care, Part 2 Wrist, hand – joint, soft tissue and … READ MORE
The approach to the patient presenting with multiple joint pain
Upper limb in primary care, Part 1 Upper and lower arm, elbow. Patients present to … READ MORE
Introduction to musculoskeletal assessment
A guide for medical students and healthcare professionals. Musculoskeletal disorders … READ MORE
Resistance exercise for spinal cord injury
Resistance training is important for persons with spinal cord injury, SCI. In … READ MORE
Hip and Knee Referral Template
Referring physicians must use the provincially endorsed Alberta Bone and Joint … READ MORE
Sports and exercise injuries
Exercise and sport should be good for your physical and mental health if you … READ MORE
When your child has arthritis
The best care for your child is a combination of medicines (drug treatments) and an … READ MORE
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