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Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 5 – Minimizing Whiplash Injury
Dr. Jean Sébastien Blouin and Dr. Gunter Siegmund from UBC are investigating car crash injuries, primarily whiplash. Through their research they are uncovering ways to make car seats more effective a...
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 20 – Flight Simulator Technology
How can a flight simulator help to uncover causes and treatments for back pain? Dr. Greg Kawchuk is a researcher at the University of Alberta who is using this technology to assist in breaking down th...
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 2 – Research
When it comes to research, read between the lines. Dr. Don tells us what to look for when it comes to reviewing research publications....
Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 4 – Informed Consent
Informed consent is more about letting you know about your treatment options. Dr. Don explains that as a patient, you must understand your diagnosis, treatment benefits, risks and alternatives....








