Category Archives: The Charlton Centre

Living with an immune-mediated condition can be a difficult journey with many different treatments. For instance, patients with rheumatoid arthritis may begin their treatment with medications such as methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, or hydroxychloroquine, but eventually have their doctor suggest trying a more advanced treatment. These … Continue reading →

Cancer treatments have greatly evolved to offer better results with fewer adverse effects. A newer family, called Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICPis), falls under this category. ICPis are a type of immunotherapy for various cancers such as multiple myeloma, non-small cell … Continue reading →

Vaccines are important in protecting us from many types of bacterial pneumonia, which can lead to serious illness including hospitalization and death. To increase protection, Ontario’s publicly funded pneumonia vaccine program now provides Prevnar 20 to adults 65 years of … Continue reading →

Last month we celebrated World Hepatitis Day. At Charlton Health, we are pleased to provide treatment for Hepatitis C and wanted to share more information about this virus. Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral … Continue reading →

Certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis affect minority groups more than others. In addition, up to 50% of all patients with autoimmune diseases experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety which … Continue reading →

Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but if you’re on biologic medication for an autoimmune condition, it requires some extra planning. Whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway or embarking on an extended vacation, here are some tips to … Continue reading →

Most people are aware that pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause cough, thick discoloured mucus, shortness of breath and fever.  It can be caused by a bacteria, virus or fungi.   What is not commonly known is … Continue reading →

With summer around the corner, time spent outside enjoying the warmth is to be expected.  Therefore, it is time to revisit an important topic that we posted last year: drug-induced sun sensitivity reactions. At least 387 different medications can cause sun sensitivity reactions. It is important … Continue reading →

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have a major impact on an individual’s life. The number of individuals living with IBD in Canada is growing rapidly. In their 2023 report, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada found that roughly 0.8% (322,600 people) of the … Continue reading →

Ankylosing Spondylitis Awareness Month, observed each year in May, is one of several health promotion events celebrated and endorsed by Health Canada and serves as a crucial opportunity to shed light on a chronic inflammatory disease that affects thousands of … Continue reading →