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Setting Priorities to Improve Physical Activity Support for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical activity is an important part of self-management for rheumatoid arthritis. Even though there are positive benefits of physical activity, people with rheumatoid arthritis face many challenges to becoming and staying physically active. Often, there is also not enough support for physical activity from rheumatology healthcare providers. This study aims to learn from rheumatology healthcare providers to identify key opportunities and challenges for supporting physical activity among their patients, with the overall aim of increasing the physical activity levels of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
INTACT: RetINal Toxicity And HydroxyChloroquine Therapy Study
The INTACT study aims to define the risk of retinal toxicity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus who have been using hydroxychloroquine (also known as Plaquenil) for five or more years. This risk is not well-defined in the literature – it currently stands between 0.5-5%. Participants will receive state-of-the-art retinal toxicity monitoring over five years, at no additional charge to them.
Answering the Call: Arthritis Research Canada Launches Arthritis Awareness Month Campaign
This September, join Arthritis Research Canada for Arthritis Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the 100+ forms of arthritis that impact over 6 million Canadians.
Braquons les projecteurs sur le lupus!
Le lupus est une maladie auto-immune chronique qui entraîne une inflammation généralisée de l’organisme et qui peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement des organes. Découvrez comment nos chercheurs scientifiques s’efforcent de comprendre cette maladie grave et de trouver un remède.
Jeffrey Pop chante les louanges de l’arthroplastie de la hanche à 48 ans
Jeffrey McCloy, icône du punk canadien, est passé, en quelques années seulement, de musicien, skateur et joueur de foot de haut niveau à quelqu’un qui devait utiliser deux cannes pour se déplacer. Découvrez comment une blessure sportive et un diagnostic d’arthrose l’ont conduit à se faire remplacer les deux hanches à 48 ans.
5 conseils pour faciliter la vie scolaire et universitaire des personnes atteintes d’arthrite
Alors que les étudiants reprennent le chemin de l’école et de l’université, nous partageons avec eux quelques conseils pour aider celles et ceux qui sont atteints d’une maladie chronique, comme l’arthrite, à mieux apprécier leur vie aux études, avec moins de stress et de contraintes liées à leur santé.
Spotlight on Lupus
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune condition that leads to widespread inflammation in the body and can cause organ failure and organ dysfunction. Find out how our scientists are working to understand this serious disease and drive research closer to a cure.
Jeffrey Pop Sings Praise for Hip Replacement Surgery in His 40s
Canadian punk icon, Jeffrey McCloy, went from musician, skateboarder and high-level soccer player to using canes to walk in just a few years. Discover how an injury and osteoarthritis diagnosis drove him to a double hip replacement at 48.
5 Tips for Navigating School with Arthritis
As students of all ages head back to school, we’re sharing advice to help individuals living with chronic diseases, like arthritis, navigate their education experience with less stress and strain on their health.
Study Finds Diabetes Medication Reduces Risk Of Death And Heart Disease In People With Arthritis
A study conducted by Arthritis Research Canada has revealed that certain diabetes medications, reduced the risk of death and heart attacks in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and lupus, who also have type 2 diabetes
Two New Scientists Join Arthritis Research Canada’s Research Team
Arthritis Research Canada is proud to announce that Dr. Hyein Kim and Dr. Deniz Bayraktar (Denislav Orlinov) have joined our research team.
Arthritis Research Canada’s Scientists Receive UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards
The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Faculty of Medicine is recognizing two members of Arthritis Research Canada’s scientific team with their prestigious Distinguished Achievement Awards. Our heartfelt congratulations to Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, and Senior Scientist, Dr. Jackie Whittaker.
The SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis) Clinical Trial
Many young Canadians who hurt their knees playing sports are at risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA) at a young age. Osteoarthritis can cause pain and disability, making it hard to work, take care of family, and enjoy life. The Stop OsteoARthritis (SOAR) program offers a new way to help prevent OA through education and exercise. By testing how well this program works compared to usual care, the study aims to find a way to keep people’s knees healthy and reduce the impact of OA on their lives and the healthcare system.
Un regard sur les coulisses de la vie avec l’arthrite
L’arthrite est une maladie mal comprise qui touche plus de 6 millions de Canadiennes et de Canadiens. Des membres du Conseil consultatif des patients atteints d’arthrite d’Arthrite-recherche Canada partagent les défis auxquels ils sont confrontés dans leur vie de tous les jours et expliquent leur situation.
Garder le contrôle : la vie avec l’arthrite
Confronté à une maladie qui bouleversait quotidiennement sa vie, Chris Pudlak a pris sa santé en main. Découvrez ce qu’il a fait depuis qu’il a appris qu’il souffrait de spondylarthrite ankylosante afin d’avoir une vie bien remplie.
Une étude vise à mettre au point un outil d’aide à la prise de décision partagée pour les patients autochtones atteints de polyarthrite rhumatoïde
Tout le monde ne perçoit pas le système de santé de la même façon. Découvrez comment une équipe d’Arthrite-recherche Canada, dirigée par la Dre Cheryl Barnabe, collabore avec des communautés autochtones pour créer un environnement de soins sûr pour les personnes autochtones atteintes d’arthrite.
La Soirée de l’ARThrite 2024 remporte un grand succès pour faire avancer la recherche
La 11e Soirée de l’ARThrite a eu lieu le 23 mai à l’hôtel Paradox Vancouver. Elle a permis de recueillir un total de *** *** $ pour soutenir la recherche sur l’arthrite, une recherche vitale pour les personnes atteintes d’arthrite aujourd’hui ou qui le seront demain.
Chronically in Control: Life with Arthritis
Facing a lifetime of illness, Chris Pudlak took his health into his own hands. This Father’s Day, discover his inspiring journey from diagnosis to living well with ankylosing spondylitis.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Life with Arthritis
Arthritis is a misunderstood disease that affects over 6 million Canadians of all ages. Members of Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Patient Advisory Board share the challenges they face in living with arthritis and explaining their disease to others.
Study Strives to Develop Shared Decision-Making Supports for Indigenous Patients Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Not everyone experiences the health system in the same way. Find out how an Arthritis Research Canada team, led by Dr. Cheryl Barnabe, is collaborating with Indigenous communities to build a safe care environment for Indigenous people living with arthritis.
2024 Arthritis Soirée Sees Huge Success to Drive Research Forward
The 11th Annual ARThritis Soirée took place on May 23 at the Paradox Hotel Vancouver and raised an amazing $***,*** to support vital research for people living with arthritis today and in the future.
The 2024 Arthritis Soirée Sees Huge Success to Drive Research Forward
The ARThritis Soirée, Arthritis Research Canada’s signature fundraising event, raised $413,000 in support of life-changing arthritis research as the organization marked 25 years of finding answers for millions living with arthritis.
Arthritis Research Canada Welcomes Dr. Valérie Leclair to its Research Team
Arthritis Research Canada continues to expand its presence across Canada and is pleased to welcome Dr. Valérie Leclair as a Research Scientist with the McGill University team. Dr. Leclair brings a wealth of expertise in autoimmune inflammatory myopathies, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing arthritis research.
Les patients jouent un rôle clé dans la recherche sur l’arthrite
Arthrite-recherche Canada a été un des premiers organismes de recherche à mettre sur pied un conseil consultatif de patients et a créé un modèle que beaucoup d’autres organismes ont imité. Apprenez-en plus sur l’importance de la participation des patients à la recherche.
L’arthrite et la santé des femmes : ce que vous devez savoir
On pense que les hormones qui fluctuent chez les femmes jouent un rôle significatif dans l’apparition de l’arthrite inflammatoire et qu’elles pourraient expliquer le grand nombre de femmes qui en sont atteintes. Découvrez les dernières recherches menées sur les changements hormonaux mensuels, la contraception, la grossesse, la ménopause, l’innocuité des médicaments et le risque de cancer du col de l’utérus, expliquées par deux expertes d’Arthrite-recherche Canada.
25 ans de recherche sur l’arthrite
Arthrite-recherche Canada célèbre une étape importante : jetez un regard sur l’histoire du plus grand organisme de recherche clinique sur l’arthrite en Amérique du Nord, une institution qui continue de trouver des réponses et d’aider les gens à bien vivre avec l’arthrite.
Patients Play Key Role in Arthritis Research
Arthritis Research Canada was one of the first research organizations to establish a patient advisory board and created a model that many other organizations have emulated. Learn more about the importance of patient involvement in research.
Arthritis and Women’s Health: What You Need to Know
Hormones are thought to play a role in the number of women diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis. Discover advice and research on monthly hormone changes, birth control, pregnancy, menopause, medication safety and cervical cancer risk from two Arthritis Research Canada experts.
25 Years of Arthritis Research
Arthritis Research Canada celebrates a major milestone this year. Look back on the largest clinical arthritis research institution’s history of finding answers and helping people live well with arthritis.
Tracking Symptoms and Activities Can Play Key Role in Managing Life with Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic condition and symptoms can fluctuate over time due to medications, diet, daily activities and more. Tracking can help people understand their disease. Learn more in Episode 13 of the Arthritis Research Education Series and sign up for our free webinar.
