Carolyn Whiskin Attending EULAR in Madrid

7 years ago

Our pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin is in Madrid this week attending the largest Rheumatology conference in the world (EULAR).  She will…

First Dose of New Psoriasis Biological Given At Charlton

7 years ago

Skyrizi (risankizumab) is a new biologic for treating psoriasis. The first dose in Canada was injected at Charlton Health.  This…

Advances in Osteoarthritis

7 years ago

Approximately 14% of Canadians suffer from osteoarthritis. While there are currently 17 approved medications for preventing the progression of rheumatoid…

Indigenous Health: A Focus at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Conference

7 years ago

The Indian Act came into being in 1876, and in 1996 the last residential school in Canada closed. Canada has…

A Different Way to Splint in Rheumatoid Arthritis

7 years ago

DigiSplint is a Canadian company that designs custom made splints to stop the progression of deformities. This business caught my…

Did you know about the Arthritis Health Professions Association?

7 years ago

Beyond the many patient associations for people living with arthritis, there are also associations for practising rheumatologists and the allied health…

Methotrexate and Pregnancy

7 years ago

According to the Canadian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1 in 5 Canadian women had an unplanned pregnancy in 2016.…

Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis: Helpful Resources

7 years ago

Pregnancy can be magical time but also has its challenges; especially when living with a chronic disease. For patients with arthritis, it…

The Canadian Rheumatology Association Announces Medical Cannabis Position Statement

7 years ago

One of the sessions at the Canadian Rheumatology Association meeting held last month focused on the Association’s recently created Position…

Community Based Resources for Children with Arthritis

7 years ago

A common misconception is that arthritis only affects adults. Although about 24,000 Canadian children are currently living with some form…