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    Dec 18

    New research takes aim at back pain in arthritis
    One of 14 new awards announced by the Arthritis Society, brings annual research commitment to nearly $4 millionDecember 18, 2019 – TORONTO – Back pain. It’s the #1 cause of disability worldwide, so odds are you’ve probably experienced it. If you’re lucky, it went...
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    Dec 12

    Alberta will force patients to switch from biologics to cheaper biosimilar medications
    Globe and Mail coverage of the Alberta biosimilars announcement, highlighting some (non-arthritis) patient groups' concerns.
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    Dec 12

    Biosimilar drugs to provide safe, effective treatment
    The Alberta Government is changing coverage for biologics under the Alberta Drug Benefit List (ABDL). Public coverage for patients currently on certain originator biologics will be transitioned to biosimilars. This affects both patients who are new to biologics, and patients already receiving...
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    Dec 11

    Innovative Medicines Canada bans members from paying doctors fees for IV infusions
    Pharmaceutical companies will no longer be allowed to pay fees to Canadian doctors for overseeing intravenous infusions of their medications under a revised ethical code written by the industry group for brand-name drug makers. The goal is to remove incentives that encourage doctors to prescribe...
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    Nov 27

    Arthritis Society Recognized Among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Trade
    Investments in Research and Innovative Programming Transform Health CharityTORONTO – The Arthritis Society was today recognized among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™  by Waterstone Human Capital. Each year Waterstone surveys thousands of organizations...
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    Nov 22

    A look at medical cannabis coverage’s growing pains
    After the Arthritis Society’s extensive advocacy for medical cannabis research, it seemed only natural for the organization to cover the drug under its employee benefits plan. Features an interview with our COO, Cheryl McClellan, talking about our employee benefits solution.
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    Nov 08

    Being a mom with chronic pain wasn't part of the plan
    Tara Mandarano's moving essay explores being a parent living with chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and its impact on her relatinoship with her 5-year-old daughter. 
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    Oct 29

    JENSPLAINING - Online Advice
    When it comes to finding health information online that you can trust, you have to consider the source! In this CBC Gem digital series, Dr. Jen Gunter MD busts some common healthcare myths and empowers health consumers to become better informed.  In this episode, Jen and her guests explain...
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    Oct 21

    Could a common treatment for joint pain do more harm than good?
    Corticosteroids are often injected directly into the joint tissue for pain relief, but experts are calling into question the efficacy and safety of this treatment.  Our Chief Scheince Officer, Sian Bevan, is quoted about the impact of OA in canada and the need for research into new...
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