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Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Share your experiences in the I START Study!
Start and end date: October 2018 – TBD We are looking for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. We’d love to ask you some questions that will help us develop better physical activity programs. You are eligible if you: Have rheumatoid arthritis Are 19...
read moreDeveloping an App Which Will Empower Patients to Self-Diagnose and Manage Knee Osteoarthritis
Scientific Study Title: Power to the Patients: Reshaping Knee Osteoarthritis Diagnosis and Secondary Prevention with E-Health Principal Investigator: Linda Li PT, PhD (UBC), John Esdaile MD, MPH, FRCPC, FCAHS (UBC) Start and End Date: 2018 - 2020 Why do this...
read moreCitizen Health: Action, Network & Global Engagement (CHANGE)
Scientific Study Title: Integrated KT 2.0: Development of an Online Citizen Science Portal Principal Investigators: Linda Li, PT, PhD (UBC), Leanne Currie RN, PhD (UBC), Erin Michalak PhD (UBC). Start and End Date: August 2018 to August 2021 Why do this...
read moreArthritis Research Canada scientist honoured with prestigious investigator award
Dr. Diane Lacaille to receive accolade for outstanding contributions to rheumatology Arthritis Research Canada’s Associate Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, will receive the Distinguished Investigator Award from the Canadian Rheumatology Association on March...
read moreStudy finds no link between biologics and serious infection in moms or babies
An Arthritis Research Canada study, published in BMJ Open, has revealed use of biologics by women with autoimmune disease during pregnancy does not increase their risk of serious infections that require hospitalization after giving birth or their infants’ odds of...
read moreAnkylosing spondylitis associated with increased risk of blood clot condition
A recent study by Arthritis Research Canada scientists has revealed that individuals with ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine, causes chronic back pain and most often affects men under age 40) are 53 per cent more likely to experience...
read moreIs ‘Big Data’ a big deal for healthcare in Canada? (Consumer Core)
*Please note: This study is no longer recruiting survey participants.* A sub study of PRECISION: Preventing Complications from Inflammatory Skin, Joint and Bowel Conditions Project Co-Leads for the Big Data sub-project: Linda Li, BSc, PT, MSc, PhD. Professor,...
read morePreventing Complications with Improved Physical Activity: Can Self-Monitoring Technologies Help?
*Please note: This project is no longer recruiting participants.* A sub study of PRECISION: Preventing Complications from Inflammatory Skin, Joint and Bowel Conditions Project Lead: Linda Li, PT, PhD. Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University...
read morePreventing Complications in an Indigenous Community: Improving Quality of Care
*Please note: This study is no longer recruiting participants.* A sub study of PRECISION: Preventing Complications from Inflammatory Skin, Joint and Bowel Conditions Project Leads: Diane Lacaille MD, MHSc, FRCPC. Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Department of...
read morePreventing Complications with Better Use of Gout Medications: Will Shared Access to Electronic Medical Records Help?
*Please note: This study is no longer recruiting participants.* A sub study of PRECISION: Preventing Complications from Inflammatory Skin, Joint and Bowel Conditions Project Lead: Mary De Vera MSc, PhD. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
read moreReducing the Burden of Complications from Inflammatory Diseases
A sub study of PRECISION: Preventing Complications from Inflammatory Skin, Joint and Bowel Conditions Project Lead: Antonio Aviña-Zubieta MD, MSc, PhD. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia...
read moreRisk of Retinal Toxicity in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis on Long-term Hydroxychloroquine Therapy
Principal Investigator: J Antonio Avina-Zubieta M.D. M.Sc. Ph.D. FRCPC Senior Research Scientist, Arthritis Research Canada Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia BC Lupus Society Scholar...
read moreHip Osteoarthritis Progression Evaluation (HOPE) Study
Scientific Study Title: Population-Based Longitudinal Cohort Study of Femoroacetabular Impingement of the Hip Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Outcomes Principal Investigator: Jolanda Cibere, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, UBC;...
read moreWhen Fear Becomes Reality: Marilyn’s Story
For Marilyn Palsenbarg, getting diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis at age 36 felt like a death sentence. That’s because death was the only outcome she knew for someone who had RA and OA. Marilyn had watched her father struggle with the same...
read moreCall for Research Participants – Rheumatoid Arthritis and Self Care
The OPERAS Project Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Want to learn more about self-care for rheumatoid arthritis? We invite you to test a program for monitoring arthritis symptoms and physical activity. You will receive a Fitbit and coaching from a...
read moreArthritis in the Workforce
Did you know that arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are the most common reasons why people stop working in Canada? This webinar with Arthritis Research Canada's Associate Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, will help employers appreciate the...
read more2019 ARThritis Soirée – Get Your Tickets Today!
January 17, 2019 (Vancouver, BC): It’s going to be a great night! Arthritis Research Canada is a world leader in finding answers and saving lives for the over 6 million Canadians affected by arthritis. Join us for the 7th annual ARThritis Soirée - May 22,...
read moreArthritis Takes Toll on Workplace Productivity
Give a gift of hope this #GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday kicks off the holiday giving season every year. It’s a time to celebrate giving, both in time and money, to causes that help others. More than 5.6 million Canadians live with arthritis – a debilitating disease that can lead to serious and...
read moreArthritis Research Canada appoints first Honourary Patron
Retired Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin lends name to arthritis research November 8, 2018 (Vancouver, BC): Arthritis Research Canada is excited to announce that Beverley McLachlin, O.C., P.C., will be the first Honourary Patron of Arthritis Research...
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