What is a biosimilar?

8 years ago

In a previous blog we spoke about what a biologic medication is, and how it is produced through the programming…

National Meeting of Pharmacists Features Biologics

8 years ago

Our pharmacist, Carolyn Whiskin recently returned from the Canadian Pharmacist’s Association meeting in Fredricton, New Brunswick where she presented on…

What is Health Quality Ontario?

8 years ago

Our Pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin recently attended the Ontario Rheumatology Association Meeting as clinical  pharmacist specializing in treatments for rheumatic diseases.  One of the…

The Walk For Arthritis

8 years ago

This weekend come out  for "The Walk For Arthritis" being held in cities across Canada. Hamilton's event is being run on…

How Orencia (Abatacept) Works

8 years ago

In February 2018, we started a series on how specific biologic medications work. Rituxan was the first medication presented. This…

Another Treatment For Psoriatic Arthritis is Approved

8 years ago

People with psoriatic arthritis now have another effective biologic treatment.  We have identified more than one inflammatory chemical which is  involved…

This week is Nursing Week!

8 years ago

The Ontario Nurses' Association is proud to celebrate and acknowledge Nursing Week 2018. Nursing Week is a time to recognize…

The use of Fibroscan to determine if you have liver disease

8 years ago

FibroScan,® also called transient elastography, measures the stiffness of your liver by emitting a small pulse of energy. The more…

What to do during symptoms of IBD/IBS

8 years ago

Foods/Beverages to TRY  Bananas, apple sauce, canned varieties of fruit   White bread, crackers made with white flour, plain cereals   White rice, refined pastas  Potatoes without the skin   Cheese (if you’re not lactose intolerant)  Smooth peanut butter  Bland soft foods…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Similarities and Differences

8 years ago

Many diseases and conditions can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is part of the digestive system and includes the…