Paro, therapeutic robot harp seal, which has been used in Japan and through Europe since 2003, has helped demonstrate that technology can be used and embraced in previously-unheard-of ways for elder care. The robot seal, which responds to touch and
A new in-patient unit for people with eating disorders is being built at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, government announced. The four-bed intensive care facility will be housed in existing space at the Health Sciences, but the area that
A report sponsored by the Massachusetts eHealth Initiative says apps and websites can aid in family caregiving, especially for those with loved ones with illnesses such as Alzheimer's. However, it notes that carers may be unaware of options available
An app that connects pregnant women to clinical information on common pregnancy symptoms and key health milestones are more likely to deliver healthy babies, according to research. The study found app users were 76% more likely to schedule prenatal
As part of a project, a pair of doctors is using a laboratory with Ultimaker 3D printers to train new doctors. The JeffDESIGN program enables and empowers students to create their own solutions to healthcare rather than just imagining theoretical
The mental health expert who looked into a spate of Cape Breton teen suicides says authorities have to look beyond bullying in their response. He presented seven recommendations to the Nova Scotia government aimed at bolstering mental health services
A typical Canadian family of four will pay $12,057 for healthcare in 2017, an increase of nearly 70% over the last 20 years, according to a study from the Fraser Institute. It also suggests healthcare insurance premiums for the average family will
The New Brunswick Medical Society would like to see use of walk-in clinics reduced, saying the current rate is causing a "gap in care." Last year, more than one in 10 doctor visits were to walk-in clinics, according to medicare billing documented by
The group representing doctors in Nova Scotia says while exit interviews for departing physicians are helpful, what's needed are regular checkups before they head for the door. Doctors Nova Scotia is deploying community outreach specialists to work
Research from the Canadian Medical Association finds that 68% feel that provincial and territorial governments support healthcare innovation practices but 57% say the same thing holds for the federal government. The CMA states that the results show