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E scooters causing serious accidents ER doctors across the country are sounding warning bells as hospitals are experiencing a major uptick in devastating injuries involving children, teens and e-scooters. Many report that a lack of helmet use as a contributing factor in children as young as five years of age and suggest that varied regulations […]
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Low cost saliva test improves heart-failure screening A new point-of-care electrochemical biosensor prototype resembling a COVID flow test can measure a small saliva sample for two heart failure biomarkers. Easy to use at home with accurate results in as little as 15 minutes, the deviceis being heralded as a potential lifesaver in rural and low-resource areas. 
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Injured workers have higher rates of opioid poisonings than the general population

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New study by the Institute for Work & Health and Occupational Cancer Research Centre also identifies occupations with the highest risks of opioid-related poisonings and other harms. People who have previously experienced a work-related injury are more likely to experience opioid poisonings and other opioid-related harms than the general population. That’s according to
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Aging, allyship and activism through art Dr. Julie Henderson’s background as a professional actor and occupational therapist provides her with a unique perspective for redressing ageism through occupation in live theatre, performance and collaborative art-making. Henderson investigates how occupation can be used to promote activism that will counter ageism and foster a
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Operator Syndrome By Chris Frueh, P.h.D. Dr. Frueh guides us through the harrowing terrain of Operator Syndrome, providing a roadmap to understand its multifaceted origins and complex effects on every biological system in the body–as well as the social systems of family, work, and the indifferent society that Military veterans return to.  Ballast Books For […]
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Meet Ally: an AI assistant for digital accessibility Integrated into the control centre dashboard Ally is your personal expert for achieving digital accessibility. The software lets you scan your entire system for WCAG compliance and get a comprehensive overview with detailed reports and real-time improvement suggestions, all while ensuring your data stays
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The importance of professional development for occupational therapists 

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For healthcare providers, engaging in professional development (PD) is an important part of learning and keeping with up-to-date information on approaches, research, and new findings. Canadian occupational therapists (OTs) have a responsibility to “engage in ongoing learning and professional development,” according to the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy
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Against Malaria Foundation Canada (AMFC) Malaria kills 400,000 people and infects more than 200 million each year. Founded in 2006, AMFC buys long-lasting 99% effective mosquito nets that prevent the spread of malaria for up to four years. (even if torn). Around 90% of deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa and 70% of deaths are children […]