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. Continue reading
Arthritis
UPDATED: Penticton family speaks out about losing only child arthritis specialist in B.C. Interior
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
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. Continue reading
‘A significant burden’: No replacement for only doctor in B.C. Interior who specializes in child arthritis
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A charity says 200 families will be impacted by the loss of the only pediatric rheumatologist in the B.C. Interior. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Walk for Arthritis takes over Halifax Oval
The Walk for Arthritis is an annual, community-based event that includes people of all ages. Continue reading
What cracking your knuckles actually does to your bones and joints
Is cracking your knuckles harmful to your bones and joints or is it just an annoying habit? Here’s what an expert says. Continue reading
Elderly kangaroo receives cryotherapy treatment for arthritis
An aging kangaroo who calls the Bronx Zoo home is receiving cryotherapy treatment for arthritis. Continue reading
These are the jobs that put you at a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis, study says
Researchers say jobs that exposing workers to certain airborne agents may be putting people at a higher risk of developing the disease. Continue reading
First-of-its-kind camp in Alberta helps children with arthritis be kids
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Kids with juvenile arthritis are getting a chance to experience summer camp thanks to a new, week-long, medically supervised camp hosted by the Arthritis Society. Continue reading
Medical cannabis patients urged not to self-medicate when recreational marijuana is legal
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Demand for medical cannabis is growing in Canada, but what will happen when recreational marijuana becomes legal? Some advocates fear patients will choose to bypass the health system and self-medicate. Continue reading