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The Arthritis Newsletter
The Arthritis Newsletter is produced quarterly by the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board to keep the public informed of advances in arthritis research and to share related stories.
It is written by people like you and me to bring arthritis research to life.
Winter 2025
Our Research Moves People
Help move life-changing arthritis research forward this holiday season. With over 200 ongoing studies, Arthritis Research Canada scientists are leading advancements in prevention, treatment, and quality of life for the more than six million Canadians of all ages living with arthritis.
5 Tips to Prevent Falls with Arthritis
Falls are one of the most common and serious health concerns facing older adults with arthritis who are age 65 or older. Thankfully, many future falls can be prevented with the right strategies. Dr. Linda Li shares her practical tips for staying safe and confident on your feet.
New Arthritis Research Education Series Episode: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Over 2.3 million Canadians live with osteoporosis. Check out our latest Education Series episode on osteoporosis and bone health, which took place on November 5 and featured the research of Drs. Raheem Kherani and Carrie Ye.
Feeling Dismissed by Your Doctor? It May Be Medical Gaslighting
If you’ve ever visited a doctor hoping for answers only to feel like your concerns were not taken seriously, you’re not alone. Patients in Canada frequently experience this and it is known as medical gaslighting. Eileen Davidson shares her experience with medical gaslighting and Dr. Diane Lacaille offers insights on gaslighting awareness within the rheumatology community.
Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis with Jamon Couch
We’re sharing the amazing work of Arthritis Research Canada’s 40+ research trainees. Up next is Jamon Couch, who is a physiotherapist investigating how post-traumatic osteoarthritis develops after traumatic knee injuries.
Hydroxychloroquine-related Retinal Toxicity Risk with Dr. Narsis Daftarian
Narsis Daftarian, another Arthritis Research Canada trainee, is an ophthalmologist from Iran. She is working to protect the vision of people living with arthritis and lupus by studying how long-term use of the medication hydroxychloroquine affects the eyes.
Participate in Research
We’re recruiting participants for several studies! Please click the links below for more information.
- Early Parenthood with Arthritis: Understanding How Mental Health is Affected and Identifying Support Needs
- Optimal Use of Connect Care in Rheumatology
- Experiences and Satisfaction with Care in Canadian Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- The SOAR (Stop OsteoARthritis) Clinical Trial
- FlexCAre: Flexible Care Delivery Model for Arthritis
Arthritis Research Canada thanks the following members of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board for contributing to this issue of the newsletter: Eileen Davidson.
We are grateful to all our patient partners who share their lived experiences to help others.
