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First Dose of New Psoriasis Biological Given At Charlton

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

6 years ago

Advances in Osteoarthritis

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

6 years ago

Indigenous Health: A Focus at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Conference

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

6 years ago

A Different Way to Splint in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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

6 years ago

Did you know about the Arthritis Health Professions Association?

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

6 years ago

Methotrexate and Pregnancy

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

6 years ago

Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis: Helpful Resources

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

6 years ago

The Canadian Rheumatology Association Announces Medical Cannabis Position Statement

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

6 years ago

Community Based Resources for Children with Arthritis

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

6 years ago

Community Based Resources for Adults with Arthritis

150 minutes per week of exercise is important for all Canadians. Although some individuals with arthritis may find it hard…

6 years ago