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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.

 

     Summer 2025

 

It's Not Hip to Have Osteoarthritis Young

Over 100,000 hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed in Canada each year – mostly to people living with osteoarthritis. As an athlete and marathon runner, Kohle never imagined this would be his reality before age 30.

The Mental Side of Arthritis: Challenges & Strategies

Eileen Davidson’s depression started long before she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. However, living with this disease has taken a toll on her body and mind. Discover how she navigates the mental side of chronic life.

Arthritis, Pregnancy & Medication Safety with Vienna Cheng

Arthritis Research Canada is home to 40+ research trainees. Over the next year, we will share their amazing work starting with Vienna Cheng’s pregnancy and medication safety research.

A Guide to Navigating the ER with Arthritis

Let’s be honest, no one wants to visit the emergency room, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. We’ve got advice on when to go and what to bring and tips for reducing the need to seek emergency care when living with arthritis.

Taking Steps to Thrive with Arthritis

Getting diagnosed with a serious, lifelong disease like arthritis can be scary and overwhelming. Understanding how all areas of life – from diet and exercise to sleep quality, stress, medications and more – impact arthritis, can help people live well with this disease.

Arthritis Research Canada thanks the following members of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board for contributing to this issue of the newsletter:  Kohle Merry and Eileen Davidson.

We are grateful to all our patient partners who share their lived experiences to help others.