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Media Releases
VANCOUVER, BC (May 15 , 2023) The 2023 ARThritis Soirée – A Huge Success In Support Of Arthritis Research
VANCOUVER, BC (May 10 , 2023) Research Shows That Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis And Treatment Can Lower Healthcare Costs
VANCOUVER, BC (April 25 , 2023) Study Shows Biologic Anti-Rheumatic Medications May Increase Infection Risk Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
VANCOUVER, BC (March 30 , 2023) Arthritis Research Canada Welcomes Two New Board Members
VANCOUVER, BC (March 27 , 2023) Research Links Loneliness and Isolation During COVID-19 to Depression and Anxiety in People with Rheumatic Diseases
VANCOUVER, BC (March 21 , 2023) Arthritis Research Canada’s senior scientist honoured with prestigious Killam Faculty Research Prize
VANCOUVER, BC (January 26 , 2023) 2023 ARThritis Soirée – Tickets available now!
VANCOUVER, BC (December 14 , 2022) Arthritis Research Canada Announces Jordan Langlois as New Board Chair
VANCOUVER, BC (December 13 , 2022) New Research To Develop More Flexible Care For People with Inflammatory Arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (December 13 , 2022) New Funding To Study Use of Arthritis Medications During Pregnancy
VANCOUVER, BC (November 24, 2022) OPTIKNEE – International team working to prevent knee osteoarthritis after knee injury
VANCOUVER, BC (November 22, 2022) Medication Used To Lower Cholesterol Does Not Affect Those With Pre-Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (November 1, 2022) Research Links TNF Biologics Use with Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
VANCOUVER, BC (October 26, 2022) Conducting Life-Changing Arthritis Research from Coast to Coast
VANCOUVER, BC (October 4, 2022) Computer Simulation Study Helps Assess Interventions to Reduce the Burden of Low Back Pain
VANCOUVER, BC (October 3, 2022) Reducing Body Fat helps to Minimize the Risk of Developing Gout, Especially in Women
VANCOUVER, BC (September 26, 2022) Social Factors that Influence Health at Root of Racial Disparities in Gout
VANCOUVER, BC (September 1, 2022) Arthritis Research Canada Launches #EscapeArthritis Awareness Campaign
VANCOUVER, BC (August 24, 2022) Hydroxychloroquine Deemed Safe for People Newly Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus
VANCOUVER, BC (August 9, 2022) People with Autoimmune Arthritis at Greater Risk of Severe COVID
VANCOUVER, BC (August 5, 2022) Questioning the Impact of Wearable Tech on People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (July 22, 2022) Online Surgery Not the Only Option for People with Knee Osteoarthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (July 14, 2022) Online Decision Aid Helps Patients Weigh Risks and Benefits of Surgery vs. Other Treatments
VANCOUVER, BC (July 11, 2022) Alberta in Need of More Resources for Rural Residents with Osteoarthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (July 7, 2022) Researchers Point to Lifestyle Changes to Help Prevent Lupus
VANCOUVER, BC (June 24, 2022) New research ties rare inflammatory disease to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
VANCOUVER, BC (June 7, 2022) Study finds rheumatoid arthritis patients better off with ongoing rheumatology care
VANCOUVER, BC (May 30, 2022) BC Government announces $3 million for arthritis research at ARThritis Soirée
VANCOUVER, BC (May 4, 2022) More support needed for patients with rheumatoid arthritis looking to start families
VANCOUVER, BC (April 19, 2022) New research ties popular pain killer to serious health risks
VANCOUVER, BC (March 24, 2022) Research points to common antimalarial medication to reduce risk of cardiovascular events in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (February 23, 2022) 2022 ARThritis Soirée – Get Your Tickets Today!
VANCOUVER, BC (January 25, 2022) Research finds ways to curb osteoarthritis pandemic
VANCOUVER, BC (January 7, 2022) Arthritis Research Canada, senior scientist, Dr. Antonio Aviña-Zubieta appointed Head of the UBC Division of Rheumatology
VANCOUVER, BC (November 29, 2021) Study confirms importance of self-management program for adolescents with arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (November 29, 2021) Osteoarthritis prevention program aims to stop lifetime of pain
VANCOUVER, BC (November 26, 2021) Making it Work™: Unique program seeks to keep people with arthritis in the workforce
VANCOUVER, BC (October 14, 2021) Arthritis researchers develop new way to identify osteoarthritis severity
VANCOUVER, BC (September 1, 2021) Arthritis Research Canada launches awareness campaign
VANCOUVER, BC (August 10, 2021) Study finds biologics responsible for reducing total joint replacement need in rheumatoid arthritis patients
VANCOUVER, BC (July 6, 2021) Research shows persisting mortality gap between systemic lupus erythematosus patients and the general population
VANCOUVER, BC (July 5, 2021) Arthritis liaison model of care: Step in the right direction for First Nations people with arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (June 30, 2021) More research needed to determine long-term impact of virtual care on rheumatoid arthritis patients
VANCOUVER, BC (May 28, 2021) First-ever virtual ARThritis Soirée sees big success
VANCOUVER, BC (March 30, 2021) Systemic lupus erythematosus patients face increased risk of serious infection
VANCOUVER, BC (March 11, 2021) Examining the role of wearable technology in managing arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC (March 9, 2021) Risk of heart attack has improved over time in rheumatoid arthritis patients
VANCOUVER, BC (March 2, 2021) 2021 ARThritis Soirée: Tickets available now!
VANCOUVER, BC (February 3, 2021) Lupus patients face higher risk of hip fracture
VANCOUVER, BC (February 3, 2021) Research reveals care gap for rheumatoid arthritis patients who smoke or are obese
VANCOUVER, BC (January 12, 2021) Rheumatoid arthritis patients at heightened risk for life-threatening blood clot
VANCOUVER, BC (January 12, 2021) Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada names new executive director
VANCOUVER, BC (January 8, 2021) Antimalarials save lupus patients’ lives
VANCOUVER, BC (January 7, 2021) ARThritis Soirée goes virtual on May 27, 2021!
VANCOUVER, BC (December 4, 2020) Keeping a healthy body weight key to curbing gout cases
VANCOUVER, BC (December 11, 2020) Arthritis patients see need for mental healthcare
VANCOUVER, BC – (December 1, 2020) Sleep/activity cycles key to tailored interventions for people with arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 30, 2020) Knee injuries don’t have to become osteoarthritis
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 30, 2020) Researchers look to physical therapy to get arthritis patients moving
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 27, 2020) Rheumatoid arthritis patients take to Reddit for mental health support
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 26, 2020) A matching gift to provide twice the arthritis research power
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 19, 2020) Putting healthcare equity under the microscope
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 5, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada: Finding answers through the support of Legacy Gifts
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 14, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada welcomes Joy MacPhail and Jordan Langlois to the organization’s board of directors
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 8, 2020) Arthritis Research Funding Highlights
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 7, 2020) (En) Arthritis Research Canada creator and scientific director passes the baton to successor
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 7, 2020) (FR) Le fondateur et directeur scientifique d’Arthrite-recherche Canada passe le relais à sa successeure
VANCOUVER, BC – (June 17, 2020) Evaluating the safety and efficacy of biosimilars to help shape future health policies
VANCOUVER, BC – (June 9, 2020) New Research on COVID-19 and Immunosuppressive Medications May Provide Answers for People with Rheumatic Diseases
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 20, 2020) Research shows hydroxychloroquine has substantial survival benefit among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in the general population
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 4, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada new research to address impact of COVID-19 on medication use and mental health for people with arthritis
VANCOUVER, BC – (April 15, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada/Arthrite-recherche Canada collaborates on global initiative to respond to COVID-19 Pandemic.
VANCOUVER, BC – (March 16, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada responding to the COVID-19
VANCOUVER, BC – (February 27, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada/Arthritis-Recherche Canada scientists receive top honours from the Canadian Rheumatology Association
VANCOUVER, BC – (February 5, 2020) Arthritis Research Canada shows lupus patients who take their medications at lower risk for type 2 diabetes
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 29, 2019) Arthritis Research Canada Celebrating GivingTuesday. December 3rd
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 27, 2019) Arthritis Research Canada – Preventing Knee Osteoarthritis In Youth Who Play Sports
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 26, 2019) Implementing an Evidence-Based Exercise Program To Reduce Falls In Seniors
VANCOUVER, BC – (October 30, 2019) ARThritis Soirée returns to The Roof on May 21, 2020!
VANCOUVER, BC – (October 4, 2019) Linda Li Announced as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 24, 2019) Gout Patients at Higher Risk of Developing Life-Threatening Blood Clot
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 5, 2019) How common are mental health problems in arthritis patients?
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 1, 2019) Olympic snowboarder joins team Arthritis Research Canada
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 1, 2019) September is Arthritis Awareness Month
VANCOUVER, BC – (August 2, 2019) Research reveals potential care gap for pregnant women with lupus
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 8, 2019) Arthritis Research Canada opens fourth centre
VANCOUVER, BC – (July 3, 2019) Arthritis Research Canada graced by talk of Olympic proportions
VANCOUVER, BC – (June 4, 2019) New signals in blood may help to understand lupus better
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 24, 2019) BC government announces $2 million for arthritis research at ARThritis Soirée
VANCOUVER, BC – (April 4, 2019) Canadians support access to health data for research but curious about privacy
VANCOUVER, BC – (March 26, 2019) Study to investigate connection between vision loss and common arthritis medication
VANCOUVER, BC – (February 28, 2019) Arthritis Research Canada scientist honoured with prestigious investigator award
VANCOUVER, BC – (February 21, 2019) Study finds no link between biologics and serious infection in moms or babies
VANCOUVER, BC – (February 13, 2019) Ankylosing spondylitis associated with increased risk of blood clot condition
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 8, 2018) Arthritis Research Canada appoints first Honourary Patron
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 5, 2018) New study takes steps towards standards for patient partners in research
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 1, 2018) Research team at Arthritis Research Canada develops tool to gauge patient engagement in research
VANCOUVER, BC – (October 19, 2018) Is running bad for our knees?
VANCOUVER, BC – (October 18, 2018) ARThritis Soirée returns to The Roof on May 22, 2019!
VANCOUVER, BC – (August 20, 2018) Arthritis research public forum returns for 13th year
VANCOUVER, BC – (August 8, 2018) Lupus: A hidden financial burden on health care
VANCOUVER, BC – (August 2, 2018) New study holds hope for osteoarthritis prevention
VANCOUVER, BC – (June 29, 2018) Workbook offers roadmap to building partnerships between researchers and patients
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 18, 2018) 2018 ARThritis Soirée Raises over $340,000 to Benefit Arthritis Research
VANCOUVER, BC – (April 30, 2018) Activity Trackers Paired with Professional Coaching Significantly Help Increase Physical Activity in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
VANCOUVER, BC – (March 5, 2018) Promising New Findings on Using Biologic Drugs Before and During Pregnancy
VANCOUVER, BC – (February 8, 2018) Unique Online Tool Gives RA Patients Confidence When Deciding Treatment
VANCOUVER, BC – (January 22, 2018) 2018 ARThritis Soirée – Tickets on Sale Now!
VANCOUVER, BC – (November 21, 2017) Mark Your Calendars! The ARThritis Soirée returns May 17, 2018
VANCOUVER, BC – (October 19, 2017) Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients May Have Increased Risk of Developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Study Finds
VANCOUVER, BC – (October 12, 2017) Join Us! Public Forum on Managing Arthritis Features Leading Experts in Arthritis Research
VANCOUVER, BC – (August 30, 2017) Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) launching month-long campaign for Arthritis Awareness Month
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 19, 2017) 2017 ARThritis Soiree Raises a Record Breaking $390,000 for Arthritis Research Canada
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 17, 2017) ARThritis Soirée 2017 – a SOLD OUT night to support critically needed arthritis research
VANCOUVER, BC – (May 11, 2017) Study finds first evidence the DASH diet will lower risk of gout
VANCOUVER, BC – (December 13, 2016) You Should Be Taking Your Pills
VANCOUVER, BC – (December 1, 2016) Arthritis Research Canada Scientist to lead Knowledge Translation Cluster as part of $80 million Investment in Patient-Oriented Research in BC
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 19, 2016) World-Renowned Violinist Jenny Bae, in her Canadian Debut Performance at the May 18th 2017 ARThritis Soirée
VANCOUVER, BC – (March 15, 2016) Arthritis Research Canada Achieves Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standard Program
VANCOUVER, BC – (April 22, 2012) S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in Health Research for Different Ethnic Populations
VANCOUVER, BC – (August 16, 2011) IMPAKT-HiP: Finding the Cause of Hip Pain Will End the Suffering
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In the News
2023
February 26, 2023 – Vancouver Sun – Fitness: When life is a pain in the knees, keep moving
2021
January 20, 2021: Healio Rheumatology – Antimalarial adherence lowers risk for death by 83% in lupus
January 13, 2021: Radio Canada International – Rheumatoid arthritis patients at higher risk of dangerous blood clots: study
2020
November 4, 2020: Chronic Eileen Blog – #TalkOverRA -The mission is to achieve remission, but what is remission?
November 3, 2020: Chronic Eileen Blog – #TalkOverRA – When should you see Your rheumatologist
November 2, 2020: Chronic Eileen Blog – #TalkOverRA – Why it’s important to advocate for yourself
November 2, 2020: BC Business – Gifted for life
October 27, 2020: Arthritis Wellness Conversations with radio host, Sandra Sova – Pregnancy, parenting and arthritis featuring Dr. Mary De Vera
September 25, 2020: 102.9 CHTM Thompson Radio – Interview with Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille for Arthritis Awareness Month
September 21, 2020: Arthritis Wellness Conversations with radio host, Sandra Sova – Supportive environments for people with arthritis featuring Dr. Diane Lacaille
August 31, 2020: Arthritis Wellness Conversations with radio host, Sandra Sova – Fatigue and arthritis featuring Dr. Susan Bartlett
August 1, 2020: Arthritis Wellness Conversations with radio host, Sandra Sova – Anxiety and depression in people with arthritis featuring Dr. Mary De Vera.
July 2, 2020: Arthritis Wellness Conversations with radio host, Sandra Sova – Exercise and fitness technology featuring Dr. Linda Li
May 14, 2020: Arthritis Wellness Conversations with radio host, Sandra Sova – Navigating COVID-19 when you have arthritis featuring Dr. Diane Lacaille.
April 08, 2020: Consultant 360 Podcast – Dr. Antonio Aviña-Zubieta on Venous Thromboembolism in Gout
February 27, 2020: The Globe & Mail – Ontario’s closed-door plan to switch to biosimilars garners mixed reactions
2019
October 3, 2019: UBC Faculty of Medicine – Linda Li inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 30, 2019: Canadian Mental Health Association Journal – Heart disease and the risk of allopurinol-associated severe cutaneous adverse reactions: a general population–based cohort study
September 29, 2019: Global News – Ask An Expert with Diane Lacaille (Arthritis Awareness Month)
September 8, 2019: Global News (CHML 900) – Health & Wellness Podcast with Spencer O’Brien
August 7, 2019: The New York Times – Arthritis Tied to Heart Disease. Pain Relievers May be to Blame
July 3, 2019: The Vancouver Sun – Opinion: BC leads North America into next generation of biologic therapy
May 27, 2019: News 1130 – BC’s drug plan to save millions with switch to cheaper copies
May 27, 2019: Global News – BC government becomes first Canadian jurisdiction to shift to cheaper biosimilar drugs
May 27, 2019: The Simi Sara Show – Biosimilars
May 27, 2019: The Globe and Mail – BC to become first province to force patients to switch from biologics to less expensive biosimilar drugs
May 27, 2019:CBC’s On the Coast – Change to pharmaceutical drug plan
May 27, 2019: Glacier Media – BC arthritis, diabetes patients have 6 months to switch to cheaper ‘biosimilar’ drugs
May 27, 2019: Times Colonist – BC arthritis, diabetes patients have six months to switch to cheaper ‘biosimilar’ drugs
May 27, 2019: Vancouver Sun – BC becomes first province to force change to ‘biosimilar’ drugs
May 27, 2019: The Wiarton Echo – BC becomes first province to force change to ‘biosimilar’ drugs
May 14, 2019: Chronic Wellness Radio Show on CHLY 101.7 FM – Research improving lives for those living with arthritis
April 2019: Rheumatology Consultant – Ankylosing Spondylitis May Increase Risk of VTE
February 27, 2019: The Richmond Sentinel – Patient-Inclusive Research Brings New Insights
February 16, 2019: The Province – Opinion: Hundred of millions of dollars could be saved by using biosimilar medications
2018
December 3, 2018: REMI NETWORK – Arthritis takes toll on workplace productivity: study
November 5, 2018: CBC – Arthritis affects Indigenous people at a rate three times higher than average
September 26, 2018: CHIMP – Reaching Out with Arthritis Research
September 23, 2018: Global BC’s Ask An Expert – Arthritis Awareness Month
September 12, 2018: Chronic Wellness Radio/CHLY 101.7FM – Arthritis Awareness Month
August 9, 2018: JMIR Publications – Accuracy of Fitbit Devices: Systematic Review and Narrative Syntheses of Quantitative Data
August 9, 2018: Market Business News (MBN) – Lupus places a hidden financial burden on health care
May 30, 2018: Richmond Sentinel – Arthritis Knees Do Better with a Jog, New Research Shows
May 25, 2018: Richmond Sentinel – Music Big Draw for Ticket Winners
May 22, 2018: BCBusiness – ARThritis Soirée 2018
May 15, 2018: Healio Rheumatology – Lost productivity costs high for SLE, Sjögren’s, systemic sclerosis
May 10, 2018: Vancouver Coast Health Research Institute – Not Just a Disease of the Elderly
May 7, 2018: Healio Rheumatology – Patient’s Relationship with Rheumatologist Affects Perception of Medication
May 1, 2018: Richmond Sentinel – Safer With Than Without
March 6, 2018: MedPage Today – Biologics in Pregnancy: Are They Safe?
January 9, 2018: Healio Rheumatology – Electronic medical records effective in assessing quality of gout care
2017
November 19, 2017: MedPage Today – RA Outcomes Worse in Indigenous Patients
October 15, 2017: MedPage Today – Pregnant RA Patients Often Stop Biologics
October 12, 2017: Richmond Sentinel – Despite arthritis, funeral director is making it work
May 9, 2017: Richmond Sentinel – The Finest in Arts and Science
May 9, 2017: Richmond Sentinel – Not Your Grannie’s Rheumatism
May 3, 2017: Richmond Sentinel – Arthritis treatment moving in a new direction
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