Category Archives: The Charlton Centre

Tremfya (guselkumab) has been available for several years to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. More recently, it was approved for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. This brings a new option for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). … Continue reading →

This week, many will return to school, and it’s no secret that the back-to-school season often sparks a rise in infections and seasonal illnesses. While it may start in classrooms, it quickly spreads beyond schools, as parents and caregivers carry … Continue reading →

Staying well hydrated is important in every season, but it becomes especially crucial during thesummer. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. In hot weather,we lose additional fluid through sweat as the body works to … Continue reading →

Last week, on July 28th, we observed World Hepatitis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis. To mark the occasion, we’d like to share some information to help you better understand hepatitis. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis means … Continue reading →

Summer is a great time to get out and see new sights. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a big adventure abroad, it’s important to be prepared if you’re bringing your biologic medication along for the trip. Generally, biologics … Continue reading →

Now that the warmer weather is here, many of us are spending more time enjoying the outdoors. Whether you’re heading to the beach, going for a walk, or just relaxing in your backyard, it’s important to keep sun safety top … Continue reading →

Biosimilars are becoming more common in Canada, offering patients trusted alternatives to the originator biologic medication. Biosimilars are not the same as generics. Generics are exact chemical copies of brand-name drugs, like acetaminophen for Tylenol. Biosimilars are made from living cells and … Continue reading →

If you have a weakened immune system due to a condition (for example, rheumatoid arthritis) or due to a treatment (for example, chemotherapy), you may be at higher risk of developing shingles (herpes zoster). Shingles can have serious complications such … Continue reading →

If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (IBD), you might also have joint pain—and it may not be a coincidence. This type of joint pain could be linked to your IBD and is called enteropathic arthritis. It is more … Continue reading →

Though HIV and autoimmune diseases both involve the immune system, they operate very differently. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own healthy cells, often requiring immunosuppressant treatments to control inflammation and prevent further harm. On … Continue reading →