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Kick off the new season early with our fall newsletter. Dating tips, occupational therapy advice, exercise inspiration and so much more!
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Biosimilars Unpacked
Do you have arthritis? Are you concerned about the impact of transitioning to a biosimilar? Arthritis Research Canada’s Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, will answer all your questions on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 12PM PT.
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Millions of Canadians of all ages struggle with arthritis every day. Life-changing arthritis research can help them stop feeling like this disease is standing in their way. Please consider donating to Arthritis Research Canada today.
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Did you ever feel like arthritis was standing in your way? Join us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #ArthritisResearch4Life #ArthritisResearch and share your experience to help other overcome the challenges of arthritis.
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The risk of developing OA never goes away after a joint injury. It’s also unrealistic that people will continue to seek care during the 10-15 year period before OA becomes a problem. Find out how the SOAR Program gives people the tools needed to manage their knee health over that period of time in a free webinar and Q&A with Dr. Jackie Whittaker.
Nadine, Natasha and Shanon are members of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board. Read their stories.
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The Importance of Advocating for Yourself
The Importance of Advocating for Yourself
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Kids also have Arthritis
Kids also have arthritis.
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Becoming a Patient Partner
Becoming a Patient Partner
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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.
Life-changing research can help 6 million Canadians of all ages
stop feeling arthritis is standing in their way.
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!