Arthritis

• Researchers say effective drug ‘offers hope’ to help fight COVID-19

  A team of researchers with the Montreal Heart Institute believe they have found the first oral medication to help treat COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2021
  
• Quebec doctor concerned by hydroxychloroquine shortage after patients denied treatment

  A leading rheumatologist is calling for answers after a hydroxychloroquine shortage prevents his patients from accessing treatment.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
  
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• Alberta teen fast-pitch player defies disease

  Alberta fast pitch player Paige Simpson is proving despite living with a chronic disease, she ​can still follow her dream to be a high level athlete.

  Sports

  Aug 15, 2019
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• Alberta camp offers escape for kids with arthritis

  Sixty-three kids, aged eight through 17 participated in Camp All In This Together at Camp Kindle, located northwest of Calgary.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2019
• More people are giving CBD oil to their pets, but experts aren’t sure it’s safe

  "I can see potential for [treating] things like anxiety, arthritis or chronic pain... but we do need to do more research in the area," one expert said.

  Cannabis

  Jul 8, 2019
• ‘All ages experience it’: Winnipeggers walking to raise awareness to fight arthritis

  Winnipeggers will be gathering for the annual Walk for Arthritis June 2, which aims to raise funds and awareness for those suffering from the disorder.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 1, 2019
• Never heard of Ankylosing Spondylitis? It could be the cause of your severe back pain

  If left untreated, it can cause immense pain and lasting damage to the spine.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 16, 2019
• UPDATED: Penticton family speaks out about losing only child arthritis specialist in B.C. Interior

  Eight-year-old Penticton child Haley Potentier is worried she could end up in a wheelchair if she does not get the medication she needs to combat juvenile arthritis.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2019
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• ‘A significant burden’: No replacement for only doctor in B.C. Interior who specializes in child arthritis

  A charity says 200 families will be impacted by the loss of the only pediatric rheumatologist in the B.C. Interior.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2019
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• Peter Watts: Edmonton symposium serves up knowledge of medicinal cannabis

  Pain specialist Dr. Sana-Ara Ahmed speaks about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain from diseases like arthritis.

  Blogs

  Nov 3, 2018