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People with rheumatoid arthritis face many challenges.

Problems at
Work

Mental Health Issues

Serious Complications

Sleep
Troubles

COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns

Uncertainty about Exercise

Trouble Juggling Care

Concerns about Treatment Risks

We’re finding solutions to the hurdles caused by this serious disease, so people can…

Keep
Working

We’ve created a one-of-a-kind program, called Making it Work™, to help people lead healthy, productive work lives.

Maintain Mental Health

We’ve discovered that strategies for worrying and low mood may improve quality of life in people struggling with mental health.

Experience Fewer Complications

We’re working to find ways to prevent life-threatening heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the legs and lungs.

Sleep
Soundly

We’re developing a unique approach to treating insomnia to help people with rheumatoid arthritis get high-quality sleep.

Understand COVID
Vaccine Safety

We’re studying the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in people with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Stay Strong
and Fit

Our researchers have developed strategies to empower people to take part in strength training exercises.

Manage their Care
with Confidence

We’ve developed an app to help people make informed choices about their treatment and lead healthier, pain-free lives.

Receive the Right Treatment

Our scientists are working on a personalized risk calculator to help physicians and patients decide the best treatment options for them.

Our research translates to real solutions for people living with rheumatoid arthritis today. 

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The face of rheumatoid arthritis has changed significantly over the last 20 years. Because of research, we know that controlling inflammation prevents negative outcomes for patients. Treatment advances also mean that, when rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed early, people can lead long, high-quality lives.

Dr. Diane Lacaille

Scientific Director, Arthritis Research Canada

Arthritis Research Canada. We do arthritis research like no one else.

 

studies covering the different types of arthritis

 

centres located across Canada

 

university affiliations: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Université Laval, McGill University, and Dalhousie University

studies covering the different types of arthritis

researchers, trainees and staff

centres located across Canada

university affiliations: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Université Laval, and McGill University

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