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Is running bad for our knees?
October 19, 2018 (Vancouver, BC): A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia's Department of Physical Therapy and Arthritis Research Canada has revealed that Canadians view running as an activity that can damage their knees, but...
read moreARThritis Soirée returns to The Roof on May 22, 2019!
October 18, 2018 (Vancouver, BC) – Arthritis Research Canada’s signature event, the ARThritis Soirée, will celebrate its seventh year of raising funds for arthritis research on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at The Roof, Hotel Vancouver. The...
read moreArthritis at Age 12: Taylor Duffy’s Story
This letter was written by Taylor Duffy, a teen with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA), to Arthritis Research Canada. It is written in her own words because we feel it conveys the emotion and raw experience of being diagnosed with arthritis at a young age....
read moreArthritis Research Canada’s Dr. John Esdaile Talks Arthritis on Global’s “Ask An Expert”
Want to find out more about arthritis? Join Arthritis Research Canada's scientific director, Dr. John Esdaile, and Global BC's Coleen Christie as they talk about arthritis, who it affects, treatments, prevention and more on the “Ask An Expert"...
read moreEveryone’s Arthritis Journey is Different: Shanon McQuitty’s Story
Shanon McQuitty was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 48. Before her diagnosis, she knew nothing about this disease. Now, she has taken her personal journey with arthritis and used it to advocate on behalf of others with various forms of...
read moreThe Morning After: J.G. Chayko’s Story
By J.G. Chayko – The Old Lady in My Bones It was a typical November morning for the Pacific West Coast - overcast and damp, infused with the chill bite of marine air. A grey light filtered through the curtains. I lay in bed listening to the rain slap against the...
read moreGrowing up with Arthritis: Lori MacLean’s Story
By the time she was three, Lori MacLean had been to more doctor appointments, taken more medications, and felt more pain than many experience in a lifetime. “My mom noticed lumps on my wrists and ankles when I was around eight months old,” MacLean said. “The...
read moreNadia Prestley’s Story
Most of us plan for the future we want, but a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can send our future plans into a tailspin of uncertainty. Before my official diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was a raising my family, working full time, commuting a fair distance...
read moreArthritis Awareness Month Facebook Contest
Arthritis Awareness Month is all about getting people to think about arthritis. So this September, we're holding a Facebook contest that involves answering a multiple choice question about arthritis. Everything you need to know about our contest can be...
read moreI’m Dr. John Esdaile, Ask Me Anything
Do you have questions about arthritis? Join Dr. John Esdaile, Arthritis Research Canada’s Scientific Director, for a Reddit AMA “Ask Me Anything” on September 7th at 1pm PDT. Please click here to view the AMA. Ask questions about the more than 100 different...
read moreArthritis Research Public Forum Returns for 13th Year
Vancouver, BC – Leading research scientists will present the latest in arthritis prevention and treatment at Arthritis Research Canada’s annual Reaching Out with Arthritis Research public forum on September 29. The event is hosted by the patient advisory...
read moreHow much extra time do people with certain systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) lose from paid and unpaid work, and what are the costs?
Scientific Study Title Excess Productivity Costs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis, and Sjogren’s Syndrome: A General Population-Based Study Principal Investigator Natalie McCormick, Ph.D. Research Trainee, Arthritis Research Canada Faculty of...
read moreCall for research participants: Exploring the health benefits of everyday activities for people with inflammatory arthritis
We are recruiting individuals with and without inflammatory arthritis for a study that will explore the health benefits of everyday activities. While the main goal of this study is to explore the relationship between everyday activities and health outcomes of those...
read moreLupus: A hidden financial burden on health care
A new study by Arthritis Research Canada has revealed that lupus – an autoimmune disease – places significant financial strain on health care systems even before diagnosis. The health care costs for individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) – the most common...
read moreNew study holds hope for osteoarthritis prevention
Arthritis Research Canada scientist Dr. Jolanda Cibere has secured a grant to conduct research that could shed light on a major potential cause of osteoarthritis (OA) – a disease that currently impacts more than 4.6 million Canadians and is directly connected to...
read moreDiagnosing knee osteoarthritis with Leslie Nielsen
Do you experience knee pain? You might have osteoarthritis - a form of arthritis that affects an estimated five million Canadians. Three simple knee exam tests can help diagnose osteoarthritis even when a patient's x-rays are normal. Watch Dr. Jolanda Cibere and the...
read morePharmacists can help identify osteoarthritis
Doctors don’t always have to be the ones to diagnose arthritis in patients. In fact, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to identify and help with therapy for people who have chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. Many people with knee pain do not receive optimal...
read moreWorkbook offers roadmap to building partnerships between researchers and patients
Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) is excited to announce the release of a workbook designed to help academics and their teams engage with patients involved in their research. Patients and caregivers play a crucial role in health research in Canada. ARC’s workbook is...
read moreThe Importance of Weight Management
As found in Dr. Jolanda Cibere's recent research, there is a link between obesity and developing knee osteoarthritis due to inflammation. Maintaining a healthy weight and participating in exercise are two key tools that can decrease risk. Manage your weight with...
read moreHighlights from the 2018 CRA Conference
This year’s Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) conference took place in a snowy Vancouver landscape. As a member of the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board (APAB) of Arthritis Research Canada (ARC), I was privileged to gain access to the conference. Attending a...
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