What I wish I’d known about my knees
Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of … READ MORE
Public health
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases. CDC Foundation
Why doctors hate electronic records — and what could change that
The health care industrial complex has spent billions of dollars and untold amounts … READ MORE
Clinical decision support—being worried is nothing to worry about
Many years ago I worked with a doctor who would disappear for a few moments at … READ MORE
Bonjour-santé service asks court to stop health ministry audit
RAMQ investigating whether for-fee appointment booking service is against the law. … READ MORE
Creative caregiving solutions for the ‘sandwich generation’
Stretched thin by the needs of your children and your elderly parents? Try this … READ MORE
Alberta’s health system needs overhaul, auditor general says
Auditor general Merwan Saher wants the health-care system to make a ‘quantum … READ MORE
Think the UK has a social care crisis now? Just wait until 2025
The demographic crystal ball shows elderly care is a crisis set to deepen, fast. No … READ MORE
Digitizing medicine is killing the profession
While you may think electronic medical records could only improve health care, … READ MORE
How accessible tech helps people living with disabilities
Apple “Designed for Everyone” campaign marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day. … READ MORE
Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries
‘Overwhelming evidence’ arthroscopic surgery ineffective for arthritic … READ MORE
Expert advice against surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee damage
Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to relieve pain and improve movement) should not … READ MORE
The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities
The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with … READ MORE
Environmental and personal factors still create barriers for people with disabilities
Assistive products and technologies – such as wheelchairs, upper-limb prostheses, … READ MORE
Could ‘curbside consultations’ go digital?
It was once commonplace for primary care physicians to seek informal guidance from … READ MORE
Long wait times defy quick fixes
The solution is really system wide. About a decade ago, it seemed obvious that … READ MORE
Ontario begins shifting home care responsibilities
Ontario begins dissolving its 14 community care access centres next week, but … READ MORE
New kind of house call comes to The Woodlands
Sarah Rhea was out of town on a weekend business trip when her husband called, … READ MORE
Paid consultants help patients navigate Canada’s Byzantine health-care system
Andrée Colella had been in and out of hospital for months with bladder and bone … READ MORE
The rise of the private patient advocate
After bouncing around doctors’ offices in an effort to treat her debilitating back … READ MORE
Calgary doctor connects disabled children with accessible activities
Let’s make it easy for these kids. Dr. Sarah MacEachern is on a campaign to … READ MORE
UN calls on Canada to ensure rights of Canadians with disabilities
The United Nations called on Canada today to address the “persisting gaps in … READ MORE
Changes coming to Alberta’s troubled support program for severely disabled adults
Problems with access, delays in processing applications, criticized by auditor … READ MORE
Home neighborhood walkability motivates older people to physical activity
Walk-friendly environmental design may provide opportunities for physical activity … READ MORE
Doctor-Patient communication, a thorny challenge
Many veteran doctors have probably been there: You sit your patient down and explain … READ MORE
Anatomy of a referral: Why wait times for specialists are still too long
Nancy is “beyond frustrated” with how long her family has had to wait to see … READ MORE
Leisure-time physical activity improves cartilage health and quality of life for women with knee OA
Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in … READ MORE
Shared doctor-patient orthopaedic treatment decisions improve outcomes, patient experience
Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is … READ MORE
Children experience long wait times for developmental specialists
Rutgers study also finds language barriers limit access. An estimated one in six … READ MORE
Recent generations are experiencing higher rates of arthritis
A Singular Rise for Arthritis and Obesity. A Canadian study spanning 18 years … READ MORE
Children’s backs: Trolleys do less damage than backpacks
Researchers at the University of Granada warn that 23 percent of the girls carry a … READ MORE
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