World Hepatitis Day

Last week, on July 28th, we observed World Hepatitis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis. To…

5 months ago

Traveling This Summer with Biologics? Here’s What You Need to Know

Summer is a great time to get out and see new sights. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a…

6 months ago

Summer Sun Safety

Now that the warmer weather is here, many of us are spending more time enjoying the outdoors. Whether you’re heading…

6 months ago

New Biosimilars of Xolair and Actemra Now Available: Omlyclo and Tyenne

Biosimilars are becoming more common in Canada, offering patients trusted alternatives to the originator biologic medication. Biosimilars are not the same as…

7 months ago

NACI Releases Official Statement on Shingrix Vaccination in Immunocompromised Individuals

If you have a weakened immune system due to a condition (for example, rheumatoid arthritis) or due to a treatment…

7 months ago

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s/Colitis) and Joint Pain: Enteropathic Arthritis

If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (IBD), you might also have joint pain—and it may not be a…

8 months ago

HIV vs. Autoimmune Diseases: Key Differences and Treatment Approaches

Though HIV and autoimmune diseases both involve the immune system, they operate very differently. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune…

8 months ago

Searching Out Credible Information

Every day, Charlton pharmacists counsel patients on advanced therapies for many immune-mediated conditions. Some of this discussion focuses on how…

9 months ago

New Autoinjector Pen Launched for Ustekinumab

Ustekinumab was first launched in Canada in 2008 under the name Stelara by the manufacturer Janssen. It is a protein-based…

9 months ago

Jeans For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Charlton Health is pleased to support Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Each Friday, staff who are donating are entitled to wear blue jeans…

10 months ago