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    Oct 16

    Medical cannabis belongs in pharmacies, says Arthritis Society
    Canada's Arthritis Society is taking advantage of the federal election to lobby the federal parties to change some of the ways medical marijuana is handled. They're asking the parties to commit to lift the $1 a gram federal excise tax, and have medical cannabis dispensed only at...
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    Oct 14

    ‘Some days it’s debilitating’: When joint pain takes over your life
    Arthritis Society ambassador Anna Weigt-Bienzle of Toronto was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 22. Global News talks to her and others about living and coping with chronic pain.
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    Sep 29

    Ask an Expert: Arthritis Awareness Month
    (VIDEO) September is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis Society-funded researcher and rheumatologist with Arthritis Research Canada, Dr. Diane Lacaille, dispels some of the most common myths surrounding the condition. 
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    Sep 18

    'You must be very careful': Common questions about CBD health claims for pain and other conditions answered
    Cannabidiol, or CBD oil, is promoted for a wide range of medical conditions. Recently, a review for doctors weighed the science behind the claims. The Clinicians' Guide to Cannabidiol and Hemp Oils was published earlier this month in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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    Sep 12

    Arthritis affects some women in the prime of their lives
    Pain has taken much away from Eileen Davidson. The Burnaby woman was 29 when she was diagnosed with arthritis, a disorder that affects joints and connective tissues. More women than men are affected by the disorder, a situation that the Arthritis Society wants to highlight, especially this month...
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    Sep 11

    Arthritis is a growing crisis in women’s health
    September is Arthritis Awareness Month September 11, 2019 – TORONTO – Mary Brachaniec was only a decade into her career in physiotherapy when she was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the spine. At the time she and her...
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    Aug 18

    ‘A quiet epidemic’: Why so many Canadians experience knee pain
    "Knee pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms in musculoskeletal, sports medicine and chronic pain clinics across the country." Dr. Paul Wong, chief of orthopaedics at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, told Global News that knee complications in Canada are becoming a &ldquo...
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    Aug 16

    Seniors were the only group to report slightly higher rates of cannabis use after legalization: Statistics Canada
    Canadians aged 65 and older were the only age group to report slightly higher rates of cannabis usage after the drug’s legalization, new Statistics Canada numbers show. Kelly Gorman, director of public policy and government affairs at the Arthritis Society, said cannabis is a hot topic at...
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    Jun 19

    Opioid crisis can be solved, says coalition of healthcare, patient groups
    The opioid crisis in Canada can be solved, according to a coalition of healthcare and patient groups. A report from the Coalition for Safe and Effective Pain Management suggests Canadians need more access to other pain management strategies, including psychological treatments and physiotherapy...
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