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At the October American College of Rheumatology meeting in Chicago, research from around the world was shared.  A featured study regarding osteoarthritis assessed 240 patients, half using acetaminophen and anti-inflammatory medications and the other half using opioid medications (codeine, morphine, … Continue reading →

Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with fatigue. At the American College of Rheumatology meeting last month in Chicago, more than 1,000 posters were presented representing various rheumatic diseases.  In last week’s blog I shared a few of these findings. This week … Continue reading →

At the recent American Rheumatology Association Meeting in Chicago, several reports were presented in the area of fibromyalgia. Many of these studies were done at the Rush Medical Centre in Chicago. In 2010, the criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia were updated. Despite the estimated … Continue reading →

As cold and flu season ramps up, we know a lot of our patients often wonder whether or not their symptoms are the result of a cold or the flu. Today, we look at the differences between the two common … Continue reading →

Our pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin just returned from the American College of Rheumatology meeting in Chicago. This is the largest meeting in the world of specialists in Rheumatology, over 16,000 rheumatologists and allied health professionals attended this meeting.  The newest research … Continue reading →

This week, we are pleased to bring you information about a Chronic Pain Public Forum. Charlton Health highly recommends this session for anyone living in chronic pain or for people who support those with chronic pain. This amazing public forum … Continue reading →

Last blog we discussed the annual flu shot.  When receiving this vaccine it is a great time to review all your adult vaccines.  At Charlton Health, we have developed an adult vaccination checklist.  Please ask for a copy and we … Continue reading →

NACI is the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.  Their 2018-2019 statement regarding the seasonal influenza vaccine was released in June.  This statement acknowledges that “together, influenza and pneumonia are ranked among the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada. … Continue reading →

In our last blog, we discussed the impact of excess weight and inflammation in the body.  While we all know exercise is one of the fundamental ways to increase weight loss, we also know that it is not always easy … Continue reading →

At the recent international menopause Society meeting in Vancouver, a session on the relationship between excess weight and inflammation was presented. Fat cells called adipocytes,  produce hormones such as TNF( tumour necrosis factor), IL-6 ( interleukin 6), leptin and resistin.  … Continue reading →