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ARThritis Soirée returns to The Roof on May 21, 2020!
ARThritis Soirée returns to The Roof on May 21, 2020! Bill Henderson of Chilliwack set to perform in support of arthritis research Arthritis Research Canada’s signature event, the ARThritis Soirée, will celebrate its eighth year of raising awareness and funds for...
read moreLinda Li Announced as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Linda Li Announced as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Vancouver, BC – Congratulations to Arthritis Research Canada’s Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Linda Li - who was announced as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences....
read moreEmpowering active self-management of arthritis: Raising the bar with OPERAS (an On-demand Program to EmpoweR Active Self-management)
Empowering active self-management of arthritis: Raising the bar with OPERAS (an On-demand Program to EmpoweR Active Self-management) Start and end date: February 2019 – February 2021 Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Want to learn more about self-care for...
read moreGout Patients at Higher Risk of Developing Life-Threatening Blood Clot
Gout Patients at Higher Risk of Developing Life-Threatening Blood Clot An Arthritis Research Canada study has revealed that people with gout (the most common inflammatory arthritis in men) are more likely to develop venous thromboembolism (VTE) – a blood...
read moreMaking medication decisions for family planning and pregnancy among women with rheumatoid arthritis (MOTHERS)
Making medication decisions for family planning and pregnancy among women with rheumatoid arthritis (MOTHERS) Start and end date: September 2019 – TBD We are looking for women with rheumatoid arthritis. We’d love to ask about your experiences with...
read moreHow Common are Mental Health Problems in Arthritis Patients?
How Common are Mental Health Problems in Arthritis Patients? Research Reveals Flaw in Determining Extent of Problem A recent Arthritis Research Canada study has revealed that while administrative health databases are increasingly being used to study...
read moreDes Nouvelles de l’Engagement Patient à Québec
Des Nouvelles de l’Engagement Patient à Québec Le groupe de Patients Intéressés par la Recherche sur l’Arthrite (PIRA), basé à Québec, a maintenant 7 ans et continue de se développer, en partenariat avec les chercheurs, pour donner la parole aux patients...
read moreDans les coulisses de la recherche sur l’arthrite
Dans les coulisses de la recherche sur l'arthrite L'arthrose du genou touche au moins 1 adulte sur 6. C’est une des principales causes d’invalidité de longue durée. Le coût sur les systèmes de santé et les pertes de productivité dépassent les 30...
read moreQuoi? Je peux souffrir d’arthrose dans la trentaine!?
Quoi? Je peux souffrir d'arthrose dans la trentaine!? Les blessures sportives et l’arthrose chez les jeunes : un entretien avec la Dre Jackie Whittaker La Dre Jackie Whittaker s'est récemment jointe à Arthrite-recherche Canada en tant que chercheuse...
read moreL’arthrite dans la famille Négocier les difficultés liées à l’arthrite chez un être cher
L'arthrite dans la famille Négocier les difficultés liées à l’arthrite chez un être cher Un diagnostic d’arthrite inflammatoire n’affecte pas que la personne qui en souffre. Nous avons souvent tendance à nous concentrer sur le vécu de la personne...
read moreLe mois de septembre est le mois de la sensibilisation à l’arthrite
Le mois de septembre est le mois de la sensibilisation à l’arthrite Le mois de septembre est le mois de la sensibilisation à l'arthrite, et nous saisissons donc cette occasion pour souligner le besoin crucial de continuer à mener des recherches sur...
read moreQuebec Patient Engagement Update
Quebec Patient Engagement Update Patients Interested in Arthritis Research (PIRA), Arthritis Research Canada’s Quebec-based patient group, is now seven years old and continues to partner with researchers to give patients a voice in arthritis research. A...
read moreHidden risk: How an Undiagnosed Condition Led to a Lifetime of Arthritis
Hidden Risk: How an Undiagnosed Condition Led to a Lifetime of Arthritis Michèle Ruggles was 55 when she found out she had been living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome since birth – a genetic connective tissue disorder that can lead to arthritis.“When I think...
read moreBehind the Scenes of Arthritis Research
Behind the Scenes of Arthritis Research Knee osteoarthritis affects at least 1 in 6 adults. The economic burden is in excess of $30 billion per year in healthcare system costs and lost productivity. And it’s one of the top causes of long-term disability....
read moreWhat? I can get osteoarthritis in my thirties!?
What? I can get osteoarthritis in my thirties!? Youth Sports Injuries and Osteoarthritis with Dr. Jackie Whittaker Dr. Jackie Whittaker recently joined Arthritis Research Canada as a Research Scientist of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Her work focuses...
read moreSeptember is Arthritis Awareness Month
September is Arthritis Awareness Month With September designated as Arthritis Awareness Month, we are taking this opportunity to highlight the critical need for arthritis research. Arthritis Awareness Month focuses attention on a disease that affects 350...
read moreArthritis in the Family: Navigating a Loved One’s Diagnosis
Arthritis in the Family: Navigating a Loved One’s Diagnosis An inflammatory arthritis diagnosis doesn’t just impact the patient. Typically, we tell the story of the individual living with the disease, forgetting or not recognizing that their loved ones...
read moreOlympic snowboarder joins team Arthritis Research Canada
Olympic snowboarder joins team Arthritis Research Canada Arthritis Research Canada is excited to announce Team Canada’s Spencer O’Brien as its official spokesperson. O’Brien was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis – a serious autoimmune disease whereby the...
read moreSeptember is Arthritis Awareness Month
September is Arthritis Awareness Month Arthritis Research Canada has launched a month-long campaign to create awareness about the most costly chronic disease in this country: arthritis. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. It impacts six...
read moreI’m Spencer O’Brien, Ask Me Anything
I'm Spencer O'Brien, Ask Me Anything Do you have questions about what it’s like to live with rheumatoid arthritis at a young age? Would you like a Team Canada Olympic snowboarder with RA to answer your questions? Our Reddit AMA with Spencer O'Brien is now...
read moreResearch reveals potential care gap for pregnant women with lupus
Research reveals potential care gap for pregnant women with lupus A new study by Arthritis Research Canada has found that almost 30 per cent of pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus discontinue their antimalarials (especially in the first...
read moreWhat you need to know about biosimilars
What you need to know about biosimilars On May 27, British Columbia became the first province to expand the use of biosimilars/biogenerics. Find out what this means for the more than 800,000 people in BC living with arthritis.To read our frequently asked...
read moreArthritis Research Canada opens fourth centre
Arthritis Research Canada opens fourth centre Arthritis Research Canada, the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America, continues to grow with its newest centre located at McGill University. Drs. Deborah Da Costa, Michal...
read moreArthritis Research Canada graced by talk of Olympic proportions
Arthritis Research Canada graced by talk of Olympic proportions On June 28, Nancy Greene Raine, Canada’s Female Athlete of the 20th Century, joined staff and scientists as Arthritis Research Canada’s Distinguished Guest Speaker for the organization’s...
read moreVivre et s’adapter avec un diagnostic d’arthrite
Vivre et s’adapter avec un diagnostic d’arthritePar Marie-Claude Beaulieu, Les Patients Intéressés par la Recherche sur l’Arthrite (PIRA) d’Arthrite-Recherche Canada La polyarthrite rhumatoïde touche tous les groupes d’âges et tous les milieux...
read moreLe sommeil et la douleur : Comment se reposer quand on souffre d’arthrite
Le sommeil et la douleur : Comment se reposer quand on souffre d'arthrite Est-ce que la douleur et les raideurs dues à l'arthrite vous empêchent de dormir la nuit? Lorsque vous êtes fatigué, la dernière chose que vous voulez faire est de vous retourner...
read moreLa Soirée ARThrite permet de recueillir 2 355 000 $ au profit de la recherche sur l’arthrite
La Soirée ARThrite permet de recueillir 2 355 000 $ au profit de la recherche sur l'arthrite La 7e édition de la Soirée ARThrite a rencontré un très grand succès. Elle a permis de recueillir 2 355 000 dollars, un montant qui sera utilisé pour financer...
read morePrendre soin de soi pendant une crise
Prendre soin de soi pendant une crise Imaginez que vous vous sentiez bien un soir en vous couchant et que vous vous réveilliez le lendemain matin avec des douleurs invalidantes. C'est une situation que les personnes atteintes d'arthrite inflammatoire...
read moreLa fatigue peut être un vrai problème. Ne la laissez pas gâcher votre été.
La fatigue peut être un vrai problème. Ne la laissez pas gâcher votre été. Lorsque nous pensons à l’arthrite, la douleur est la première chose qui nous vient à l’esprit, mais de nombreuses personnes atteintes d’arthrite souffrent également d’une fatigue...
read moreSleep vs. Pain: The Battle for Rest with Arthritis
Sleep vs. Pain: The Battle for Rest with Arthritis Is arthritis pain and stiffness keeping you up at night? When you’re struggling with fatigue, the last thing you need to do is toss and turn your way into sleep deprivation. It’s estimated that around 50...
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