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Ce qui m’a marqué lors de mon entrevue avec la Rhumatologue Laetitia Michou
Ce qui m’a marqué lors de mon entrevue avec la Rhumatologue Laetitia Michou En mai 2019, j’ai eu la chance d’avoir un entretien téléphonique avec la Dre Laetitia Michou, rhumatologue et chercheur clinicien au CHU de Québec-Université Laval depuis 12 ans. Le Dre...
read morePoint de vue d’une patiente ayant participé au Congrès annuel du American College of Rheumatology
Point de vue d’une patiente ayant participé au Congrès annuel du American College of Rheumatology Quelle différence en cinq ans! J’avais tout juste 29 ans lorsque mon médecin m’a appris que je souffrais de polyarthrite rhumatoïde, et j’étais à la fois perdue et...
read moreUn entretien avec Jasmin Ma, une boursière postdoctorale chez Arthrite-recherche Canada, sur l’importance de l’entraînement musculaire pour les personnes atteintes de polyarthrite rhumatoïde
Un entretien avec Jasmin Ma, une boursière postdoctorale chez Arthrite-recherche Canada, sur l’importance de l’entraînement musculaire pour les personnes atteintes de polyarthrite rhumatoïde En tant que boursière postdoctorale en application des connaissances chez...
read moreVous cherchez le cadeau de Noël idéal pour quelqu’un qui souffre d’arthrite?
Vous cherchez le cadeau de Noël idéal pour quelqu’un qui souffre d'arthrite? Le temps des Fêtes est toujours une période occupée. Pour quelqu’un qui souffre d'arthrite, les vacances peuvent être une période difficile, surtout si on y ajoute la douleur, la fatigue,...
read moreGetting to know Rheumatologist, Dr. Laëtitia Michou
Getting to know Rheumatologist, Dr. Laëtitia Michou What struck me during my interview with Rheumatologist Laëtitia Michou In May 2019, I had the opportunity to have a telephone interview with Dr. Laëtitia Michou, a rheumatologist and clinical researcher at CHU de...
read moreA Patient’s Perspective on Attending the American College of Rheumatology’s Annual Meeting
A Patient’s Perspective on Attending the American College of Rheumatology’s Annual Meeting What a difference five years can make! At 29 years of age, I was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and feeling lost and confused. Fast forward to 2019, I am now a...
read moreStrength Training for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Strength Training for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis As a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Knowledge Translation at Arthritis Research Canada, Dr. Jasmin Ma is focused on supporting strength training behaviour change and developing methods for tailored physical activity...
read moreHoliday gift for someone with arthritis?
Holiday gift for someone with arthritis? The holidays are always a busy time. When you have arthritis, the holidays can often be overwhelming - especially when you add pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms. If you have someone with arthritis on your gift...
read moreArthritis Research Canada Celebrating GivingTuesday. December 3rd
Arthritis Research Canada Celebrating GivingTuesday.December 3rd Largest clinical arthritis research centre in North America raising awareness of a global movement to celebrate day of giving. VANCOUVER, BC – On December 3rd, Arthritis Research Canada will join...
read moreArthritis Research Canada – Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis In Youth Who Play Sports
Arthritis Research Canada – Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis In Youth Who Play Sports VANCOUVER, BC – When kids injure their knees playing sports like soccer, not many of us think about how that injury will manifest itself ten or fifteen years down the road. Millions...
read moreImplementing an Evidence-Based Exercise Program To Reduce Falls In Seniors.
Implementing an Evidence-Based Exercise Program To Reduce Falls In Seniors Vancouver, BC - Each year, 30 percent of seniors have at least one fall — half of whom fall more than once. In fact, nine out of 10 hip fractures result from falls. These falls can have dire...
read moreARThritis 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...
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