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Focused on patient-oriented research, precision medicine, and sexual and reproductive health in arthritis the third annual Canadian Arthritis Research Conference (CARC) takes place virtually Feb. 7 and 8, 2022. Co-presented by the Arthritis Society, the Canadian Rheumatology Association and...

Researchers funded by the Arthritis Society have made an exciting discovery that could lead to reducing inflammation in people with arthritis. Dr. Éric Boilard and PhD student Etienne Doré of Université Laval, along with international colleagues, have discovered that a protein naturally...

From looking at immigrants’ experiences with joint replacement surgery, to empowering youth with inflammatory arthritis, to improving osteoarthritis care for Canadian women, the Arthritis Society’s newly funded research projects cover a wide range of topics. Dr. Stirling Bryan of...

Researchers coast-to-coast are fighting the fire of arthritis by thinking innovatively about the problems of arthritis – big and small – and pushing the boundaries on our understanding of the disease. Last year saw bold advances, from identifying new subtypes of osteoarthritis...

New projects to unlock innovative approaches to arthritis diagnosis and care  For most people, a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis means starting on the drug methotrexate. But this medication is not a silver bullet treatment for everyone.  For about one-third of patients...

TORONTO - The Arthritis Society is investing in entrepreneurs to help them change the lives of people living with arthritis. Entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their idea to the Arthritis Ideator Program. Eight finalists will be selected by a panel of Canadian experts. These finalists will...

The Arthritis Society is inviting entrepreneurs and ideators from across Canada to help us fight the fire of arthritis.  Are you working on solutions to improve the lives of people with arthritis? Apply to our new Arthritis Ideator Program for an opportunity to receive one of four $50...

Both the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) and the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) recently released their recommendation on a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals who are immunocompromised. The Arthritis Society supports these recommendations. In order...

For far too long, people have been told “it’s just arthritis.” It’s time to push back against that message and the mistaken believe it isn’t serious.  Starting with Arthritis Awareness Month in September and going forward we’re getting loud as we join...