By Michael Grace-Dacosta A pioneering investigation that is looking at the effectiveness of oculomotor rehabilitation therapy for adults who are challenged with the symptoms of concussion is now underway at UHN’s KITE Research Institute. Led by PhD candidate Melisa Biscardi, a scientific
BOOKS Principles of Movement By Brent Anderson PhD PT Ocs Pma-CPT From the founder of Polestar Pilates, Principles of Movement is a practical resource guide on movement science for movement practitioners, therapists, and anyone looking for a practical and easy approach to assess, facilitate, and enhance movement. Author Dr. Brent Anderson draws upon his 30 years […]
Memory science. Is it learning or performance? New methods make it possible to probe the neural substrates of memory with precision but leading researchers in the field are warning of the need for more thoughtful experimental design in the future. Manipulating neural activity might change the internal context in which information is encoded during learning. When […]
Let’s take a look at what to watch for, latest scams and how to keep you and your clients safe. Most of us have had a fraudulent approach be it a request for Emergency Help for a family member or friend, a duct cleaning deal, a Canada Revenue Agency collections call, or an email about […]
UNITED KINGDOM Is Alzheimer’s Contagious? Evidence shows Alzheimer’s disease can occur via human-to-human transmission. Caused by the presence of two abnormally folded proteins: amyloid and tau there is increasing evidence these proteins spread in the brain in a similar way to prion diseases like Creuztfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The scientific interest lies in the fact
Thumbs down…to London Police Service for failing to notify the public that safer supply hydromorphine was being widely diverted local communities. Addiction experts suggest that the result of this non-disclosure was not only new addictions but also pills easily getting into the hands of youth. Of note, the number of hydromorphine tablets being seized in […]
Schizophrenia treatment The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Ontario Shores are working on a new demonstration project. The goal is to improve outcomes to advance treatment, strengthen care delivery and training to implement the standards based on individual needs. Four sites across the country will receive a national toolkit and education to ensure […]
A recent survey by Claudia von Zweck at the University of Ottawa, in collaboration with representatives of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and the Swiss School of Social Work and Health (HETSL), sheds light on how occupational therapists are working with DAT and the global challenges they encounter. The field of occupational therapy […]
Our country’s healthcare is deteriorating. Independent non-profit hospitals are the key to reducing wait times. Wait times in the country’s emergency rooms have been going up. And waits for specialist treatment are also awfully long. Last year, one in two Canadian patients waited over six months between referral from their general practitioner and actually getting […]
With the introduction of new technologies pressing challenges are being tackled. Innovation is pushing boundaries and traditional practices are being disrupted. Here are but a few of the inventions we’ve been watching. Giving hikers a boost In a marriage of outdoor gear and robotics, Arc’teryx and Skip have introduced MO/GO, the first pair of high-tech powered […]
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