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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. […]
...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. […]
...Current Research Completed Research Participate in Research FlexCAre: Flexible Care Delivery Model for Arthritis Start date: 2023 End date: December 2027 Overview The goal of this study is to find out what is important to you when it comes to follow-up and continued care delivery of your inflammatory rheumatic disease. The information we collect will […]
...Arthritis Research Canada Takes Steps to Improve Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research January 3, 2025 (Vancouver) – A New Arthritis Research Canada study reveals a need to include more underrepresented populations in research to improve the quality of care for people living with arthritis. “We know that health outcomes vary according to a person’s […]
...Study Clarifies the Long-term Eye Safety of Popular Treatment Hydroxychloroquine Vancouver (March 31, 2026) —A new study led by Arthritis Research Canada trainee Dr. Narsis Daftarian and scientists Dr. J. Antonio Aviña-Zubieta and Dr. Hui Xie provided new insight into the long-term safety of hydroxychloroquine, a commonly prescribed medication for people living with rheumatic diseases. […]
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Vancouver (May 19, 2026) — Arthritis Research Canada recently welcomed rheumatologist Dr. Lihi Eder to the organization’s growing team of...
Vancouver (May 7, 2026) — An international task force with 26 team members, including Arthritis Research Canada affiliate scientist Dr....
Current Research Completed Research Participate in Research FlexCAre: Flexible Care Delivery Model for Arthritis Start date: 2023 End date: December...
Arthritis Research Canada Takes Steps to Improve Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research January 3, 2025 (Vancouver) – A New...