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Arthritis Awareness Month 2024

September is Arthritis Awareness Month

Arthritis is a serious disease that can put your entire life on hold. From going to work or attending school, participating in physical activity, caring for children and family, getting a good night’s sleep, or even enjoying the spontaneity of daily life – arthritis takes a toll on every aspect of living. It’s the leading cause of work disability in Canada and can cause life-threatening complications like heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. It is not a disease of the elderly; arthritis can strike at any time, even in very young children.

Arthritis Research Canada is committed to answering the call with research-based solutions. Our patient-centred research provides knowledge, tools and resources to help people overcome the challenges of arthritis and live life to the fullest.

Join us this September to learn more about arthritis, how cutting-edge research impacts more than six million Canadians, and how you can help.

The Arthritis Newsletter

Shift into fall with our latest newsletter! Get involved in Arthritis Awareness Month, find tips for navigating school with arthritis, learn about lupus, osteoarthritis + sports injuries + more. 

When I was first diagnosed, I felt so alone. I was dealing with the stigma of living with an invisible disease and wanting to hide my illness. Arthritis research has changed my life.

Lupus Under The Microscope

Arthritis Research Canada’s scientists are using cutting-edge technology to drive lupus research forward. Join our Research Scientist, Dr. May Choi, for a free webinar and Q&A session on lupus and biomarkers on September 18 at 10 a.m. PT. 

Support Arthritis Research

Millions of Canadians of all ages struggle with arthritis every day. Our life-changing arthritis research is focused on helping people overcome these challenges and get back to living life to the fullest. Please donate to Arthritis Research Canada today.

It was very hard for me to sit on the sidelines. I never wanted to miss out on special moments.

25 Years Of Arthritis Research

Over the past quarter century, Arthritis Research Canada has proven itself to be a North American leader in clinical arthritis research, and we are proud to celebrate this 25-year milestone with you.

Will Power™

Your Will is powerful. Consider a charitable gift to #ArthritisResearch in your Will, while still supporting those you love. It’s easy to do both. You can help millions of Canadians with arthritis – now and for years to come.

Webinar

Arthritis Research Canada’s scientists are using cutting-edge technology to drive lupus research. Join our Research Scientist, Dr. May Choi, for a free webinar and Q&A session on lupus and biomarkers on September 18 at 10 a.m. PT.

Join the Conversation

Has Arthritis put your life on hold?  Join us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram using the hashtag #ArthritisResearch. Share your experience to help others live with the challenges of arthritis.

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Learn more about the patient-centered research we are conducting. 

Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis

The SOAR clinical trial

I thought I might never skate again. But here I am, able to play at the level I was before.

Kids also have arthritis.

Improving How Arthritis Care Is Delivered

The FlexCare study

 

2S/LGBTQQIA+ Patients In Research

Improving representation in arthritis research.

 
Becoming a Patient Partner

Tools & Resources

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In May of 2019, British Columbia launched its Biosimilars Initiative. Since then, many provinces and territories have followed suit and patients have successfully switched from originators to covered biosimilars. The goal? To provide people with safe and effective medications and free up healthcare dollars to fund new, innovative treatments. Check out our Biosimilars Education Series for frequently asked questions, videos and other resources learn about biologics, biosimilars, transition policies and the impact on people living with inflammatory arthritis.

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The Arthritis Research Education Series was created to take an in-depth look at specific areas of arthritis research – from mental health to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, quality of care and more – and present it in a user-friendly, multi-media format. Watch videos and read research, frequently asked questions and more!

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Over 150 useful tips. Because life doesn’t end when arthritis begins. The Arthritis Lifestyle Management Guide is a compilation of many techniques used by Arthritis Patient Advisory Board members to cope with the everyday challenges faced by people living with arthritis. The information provided in this publication is only a guide. It is not intended to replace the recommendations of your health care provider(s). This guide seeks to help people with arthritis by providing alternate approaches to performing everyday tasks, approaches that can make life tasks a little easier and protect joints affected by arthritis.

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Find the latest information on COVID-19, specifically addressing concerns for people with arthritis.

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My Info Library is an online collection of trustworthy resources to help people live well with their arthritis and chronic conditions. My Info Library was designed especially for people who may be low-income, housing insecure, Indigenous, ethnic minorities, immigrants, refugees, or older adults. However, this resource can also be helpful for people from other communities.

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ANSWER-2 decision aid for people with rheumatoid arthritis who are considering biologics with their rheumatologists. This tool is designed to help people reach a treatment decision that is right for them.

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People who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do better when they are supported and encouraged in their self-care. OPERAS (On-demand Program to EmpoweR Active Self-management) is an easy to use web/mobile app designed for people with RA to track their health. Available globally, this app helps people to “see” how their symptoms and physical activity levels change over time, together with the treatment they use. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this information can be helpful for people with RA to plan all the things that they juggle in their self-care.

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Biologics are medicines taken by IV or self-injection and are made up of large protein molecules derived from living cells. There are now two versions of biologics: “originators” and “biosimilars.” These are near identical copies. The biosimilar has the identical amino acid sequence and is thus an identical twin of the originator. It is also roughly half the price of the originator. A biosimilar has identical effectiveness, safety, immunogenicity profile and quality and delivers the same therapeutic benefits to patients as its biologic originator. Several Canadian provinces have launched biosimilars transition policies. Find out what this means for people living with arthritis.

You can make a difference.

Help us answer the call with life-changing arthritis research.

By 2036, 1 in 5 Canadians will have a disabling form of arthritis.

Please act now to support arthritis research and change lives.

Arthritis presents a challenge to everyone living with it, and it can often feel like an obstacle that not many can overcome. At Arthritis Research Canada we work to find new ways to ensure people living with arthritis can thrive and lead the life they want. Through arthritis research, we find answers and save lives. This Arthritis Research Month, stay tuned on our social media channels to discover the different ways in which research can help you. #ArthritisResearch4Life

Will Power™

Want to support your family? Also want to support #ArthritisResearch? You can do both. Help millions of Canadians triumph over arthritis now and for years to come by adding a charitable give to your will. It’s easy!