Monthly Archives: May 2018

This weekend come out  for “The Walk For Arthritis” being held in cities across Canada. Hamilton’s event is being run on June 3rd at Mc Master University.  See contact information below or visit: walkforarthritis.ca  to support this worthwhile cause. The Walk … Continue reading →

In February 2018, we started a series on how specific biologic medications work. Rituxan was the first medication presented. This was prompted by a patient asking me to express in writing what I verbally explain when someone is starting this … Continue reading →

People with psoriatic arthritis now have another effective biologic treatment.  We have identified more than one inflammatory chemical which is  involved in generating excess inflammation in the joints and skin of people with psoriatic arthritis.  One of these chemicals is called IL-17 … Continue reading →

The Ontario Nurses’ Association is proud to celebrate and acknowledge Nursing Week 2018. Nursing Week is a time to recognize the year-round dedication and achievements of Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and to increase … Continue reading →

FibroScan,® also called transient elastography, measures the stiffness of your liver by emitting a small pulse of energy. The more damaged or stiff the liver, the more rapidly the energy waves will pass through it. FibroScan® calculates the speed of … Continue reading →