A New Model of At-Home Follow-Up Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Research Canada Welcomes Dr. Lihi Eder
Vancouver (May 19, 2026) — Arthritis Research Canada recently welcomed rheumatologist  Dr. Lihi Eder to the organization’s growing team of research scientists. Dr. Eder is an Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, and a highly accomplished scientist at Women’s College Research Institute. She is the first member of our scientific team working in Toronto, Ontario. […]
Updated International Recommendations Encourage People with Arthritis to Move More
Vancouver (May 7, 2026) — An international task force with 26 team members, including Arthritis Research Canada affiliate scientist Dr. Denislav Orlinov, reinforces the importance of physical activity for people with arthritis. The existing European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) recommendations from 2018 for physical activity in people with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis required an update. […]
Living with Arthritis
Real People. Real Lives. Real Arthritis. More than 6 million Canadians live with arthritis. No two experiences are the same. For some, it means adapting how they work. For others, it changes how they move, sleep, parent, or pursue the things they love. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age: children, young adults, and older […]
Evaluating a Decision Aid for Tapering Biologic Medications in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Problem Rheumatoid arthritis affects each person differently. This makes treatment decisions complex as they need to be personalized. If someone is doing well on their medications, they may consider whether to safely reduce their medications. This is often challenging because these decisions are not straightforward, but tools like decision aids help people make better […]
ChatRheum: Developing a Chatbot to Answer Rheumatology-Related Questions
The Problem Many people in Canada struggle to receive timely rheumatology care because there are not enough specialists to meet rising demand. Long wait times make it hard for patients to deal with health issues and feel supported when new concerns arise. We need new tools that improve timely access to reliable rheumatology information and […]
Preventing Osteoarthritis After a Sport or Activity Related Injury
The Problem Many young athletes who injure their knees, especially through anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, are at risk of developing osteoarthritis early on in their life. This is problematic because osteoarthritis causes pain and disability, often impacting daily activities like going to work or school, or spending time with loved ones. Currently, there is […]
Inflammatory Arthritis Prevention and Treatment in Indigenous Communities
The Problem Inflammatory arthritis affects Indigenous Peoples at higher rates than the general population, and Indigenous Peoples face greater barriers to getting timely diagnosis, treatment, and receiving ongoing care. We don’t know who is at higher risk of developing inflammatory arthritis and why, which makes it hard to prevent the disease and properly support people […]
Early Parenthood with Arthritis: Understanding How Mental Health is Affected and Identifying Support Needs
Early Parenthood with Arthritis: Understanding How Mental Health is Affected and Identifying Support Needs The Problem Becoming a parent can be challenging for anyone, but parents living with autoimmune rheumatic diseases experience increased physical and emotional pressures. Pain, fatigue, and fluctuating symptoms often impact mental health and make navigating parenthood, an already demanding life stage, […]
Participate in Research
Participate in a Study Your lived experience with arthritis is one of the most powerful tools in research. When you participate in an Arthritis Research Canada study, you help generate the real-world evidence needed to shape treatment decisions, improve care, and help people across Canada live better with arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Our studies vary […]