Biosimilars are becoming more common in Canada, offering patients trusted alternatives to the originator biologic medication. Biosimilars are not the same as…
If you have a weakened immune system due to a condition (for example, rheumatoid arthritis) or due to a treatment…
If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (IBD), you might also have joint pain—and it may not be a…
Though HIV and autoimmune diseases both involve the immune system, they operate very differently. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune…
Every day, Charlton pharmacists counsel patients on advanced therapies for many immune-mediated conditions. Some of this discussion focuses on how…
Ustekinumab was first launched in Canada in 2008 under the name Stelara by the manufacturer Janssen. It is a protein-based…
Charlton Health is pleased to support Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Each Friday, staff who are donating are entitled to wear blue jeans…
Pharmacy Appreciation Month is celebrated each March as a time to highlight the growing role pharmacy professionals play in our…
As we end the month of February, it is a good time to reflect on the importance of the heart. I…
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) provides vaccination recommendations for Canadians. Each province considers these recommendations and its budget…