How does helping people affect your brain?
Study shows neurobiological effects of providing support to others. Both younger and … READ MORE
Public health
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TELUS Health and Babylon to bring advanced digital health tech to Canada
Canadians will have more options for accessing quality care and communicating … READ MORE
Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good
Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. … READ MORE
Walking frame could keep older adults active
A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a … READ MORE
Doctors say British military electronic health record system places service personnel at risk
Problems are negligible, says Ministry of Defence. British Armed Forces doctors are … READ MORE
Alberta law to allow unwed parents to share financial burden of disabled adult children
The proposed legislation would allow parents to apply for financial support from … READ MORE
How to improve health care in Canada
Expanding public funding for cost-effective treatments, investing in primary care, … READ MORE
AISH, income support, seniors benefits indexed to cost of living under new bill
Increases to benefits for Albertans in need coming January 1, 2019. Premier Rachel … READ MORE
Wearable sensors help prevent falls
Motion sensors on the wrist evaluate the risk of falling for elderly people in … READ MORE
Viewpoint: FDA regulation of mobile medical apps
Mobile apps are increasingly used in health care to promote wellness, treat and … READ MORE
We now have a voice: Alberta appoints advocate for people with disabilities
The office, led by para-athlete Tony Flores, will officially open in mid-November. … READ MORE
Jason DaSilva’s “The Disability Trap” is beautiful and infuriating
The acclaimed documentary filmmaker and New Mobility’s 2014 Person of the … READ MORE
Did Canada break a promise to its disabled citizens?
Despite their differing approaches, both Canada and the U.S. face challenges in … READ MORE
New study contradicts notion that electronic health records are driving doctors to quit
A medical scribe enters data into a computer as a doctor evaluates a patient nearby … READ MORE
AHS failed to protect health information, privacy commissioner finds
Former Alberta Hospital Edmonton employee looked at private information of nearly … READ MORE
Zimmer Biomet and Apple launch major clinical study detailing patient experience and improving joint replacement journey
Clinical study utilizes the Zimmer Biomet mymobility™ app on Apple Watch and … READ MORE
Millions of patients denied use of a wheelchair
Research by the British Red Cross suggests 4 million people miss out due to UK-wide … 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
Universal health coverage can best be achieved by public systems
Expanding coverage by ushering in the private sector results in inequities in … READ MORE
What do we do with all this data?
How joining smart sensors and smart data analysis can make data more useful. The … READ MORE
Alex Elegudin named MTA first accessibility chief
In June, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City announced that it was … READ MORE
NYU medical school students are getting free tuition – but everyone will reap benefits
Three years ago, at my class’s white coat ceremony during the first week of … READ MORE
Should Canada’s health insurance system be a model for the United States?
Most rich democracies provide citizens universal coverage for medical services—but … READ MORE
Engaging patients in health care redesign improves outcomes
Engaging patients in the redesign of health care services can lead to reduced … READ MORE
Abbey Road with a wheelchair: In London, disability accessibility isn’t an afterthought
From the Cure’s 40th anniversary concert to black cabs, navigating London as a … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for Canadians with disability
It’s time to look beyond the CRA. Breaking Down Barriers is the galvanising theme … READ MORE
Rachael Wallach, MBA ’18, aims to reinvent the wheelchair
2017 Impact Design Immersion Fellow rolls out a plan to make wheelchairs affordable … READ MORE
The tale of two Medicares: Canadian and American
Medicare for all — or the idea that every American should have some form of public … READ MORE
Taekwondo school offers unique course for people with Down syndrome
Hydra Martial Arts partnered with Calgary Ups and Downs society to start special … READ MORE
How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves?
New research identifies priorities in identifying pain in non-verbal children with … READ MORE
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