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July 28/2024 – World Hepatitis day!

Last month we celebrated World Hepatitis Day. At Charlton Health, we are pleased to provide treatment for Hepatitis C and…

1 year ago

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis affect minority groups more than others.…

1 year ago

Traveling with Biologics: Tips for a Smooth Journey

Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but if you’re on biologic medication for an autoimmune condition, it requires some extra…

1 year ago

New Pneumonia Vaccine Approved in the United States

Most people are aware that pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause cough, thick discoloured mucus, shortness…

1 year ago

Medications that May Increase Your Sensitivity to Sunlight: An Update

With summer around the corner, time spent outside enjoying the warmth is to be expected.  Therefore, it is time to revisit…

1 year ago

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Options Increase

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have a major impact on an individual’s life. The number of individuals living with IBD in…

2 years ago

Ankylosing Spondylitis Awareness Month

Ankylosing Spondylitis Awareness Month, observed each year in May, is one of several health promotion events celebrated and endorsed by…

2 years ago

Saphnelo for Lupus

Saphnelo (anifrolumab) is a one-of-a-kind therapy by AstraZeneca for the treatment of moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In…

2 years ago

A New Treatment Option for Alopecia Areata

On December 4, 2023, Health Canada approved Pfizer’s Litfulo (ritlecitinib). Litfulo is a once-daily oral capsule used for the treatment…

2 years ago

Infliximab Now Available As An Injection for Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Patients

Infliximab is a protein-based medication referred to as a biologic that treats many immune-mediated conditions.  The original manufacturer of this…

2 years ago