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Concussion, visual rehab therapy  and sex related differences

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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 trainee at the Institute, it’s the first of its kind in this area.  […]
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Resources

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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 […]
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Global Health Watch

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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
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Next–Gen Healthcare

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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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You need not walk alone…

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In the face of what’s difficult, compassion motivates us to try and relieve people from physical, mental or emotional suffering. After introducing Joe and Iris Lawley and Bill and Joan Henderson, both about to lose their sons, a young Anglican assistant chaplain, Reverend Simon Stephens at England’s Warwickshire Hospital, recognized the power of connecting young […]
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Be the light

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As health professionals, many of us do our best to be positive, glass half full people spreading words of encouragement to our clients and those around us. Throughout the year, I’m invited to be a speaker for various professional organizations and consumer groups across the country. Wherever I am, and whatever my topic, I like […]