Arthritis

• Nova Scotia woman without family doctor worried about arthritis care transition

  A Nova Scotia woman living with arthritis is speaking out about her challenges receiving care. A recent report highlighted gaps in the health-care system for those with arthritis.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2023
  
• Gaps in arthritis care detrimental to patients in the Maritimes: experts

  One in five Canadians suffer from arthritis, and in the Maritimes the need for timely, effective care is stronger than ever.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2023
  
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• Osteoarthritis cases could reach 1 billion worldwide by 2050, study says

  The study, published in the journal The Lancet Rheumatology, found that between 1990 and 2020, cases of osteoarthritis rose from 256 million to 595 million globally.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2023
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• ‘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
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• 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