Arthritis Prevention and Care Should be an Urgent National Priority says...
Arthritis Alliance of Canada Launches Framework for Improved Policies and Practices CALGARY, Sept. 18, 2012 /CNW/ - A nationwide coalition of more than thirty groups including patients, health care...
View ArticleWest Vancouver resident leads by example
KATE Schwartz, 20, spends her days scurrying between classes at the University of British Columbia, teaching piano lessons to players of all ages, daily workouts and social engagements. This busy West...
View ArticleStudy looks at longevity of total knee replacements in younger patients with...
An international, multi-center study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has found that total knee replacements in younger patients with juvenile arthritis last at least 10 years...
View ArticleNew Hope Ahead for Children Suffering with Rare Childhood Disease
Health Canada approves ACTEMRA® (tocilizumab) for the treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA) TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Arthritis can strike at any age. When it occurs in a...
View ArticleCanadian kids with arthritis not seeing specialists soon enough: Report
The majority of Canadian children with juvenile arthritis don't see specialists within the suggested time frame for early, effective care, according to a new report -- and delays in diagnosis result...
View ArticleMy Arthritis Pain Bye Bye™ - The Best Solution for Your Arthritis Pain
Christmas & New Year Sale!! for body pain, arthritis, rheumatic, anti-inflammatory solution. Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 08, 2011 My Pain Bye Bye™ a revolutionary new product that truly is...
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~ Help find a cure for one of Canada's leading causes of disability ~ TORONTO, June 8, 2012 /CNW/ - Lace up your walking shoes! On Sunday, June 10th, The Arthritis Society is hosting the third annual...
View Article'Juvenile arthritis can be problematic if ignored'
PUNE: If arthritis is a crippling condition in adults, it is more so in children. Kids who are afflicted by the disorder are often at their wits' end on how to deal with the situation. They find their...
View ArticleArthritis not just for adults
MARCH is Juvenile Arthritis Month. Now I imagine that many of you think I got this wrong, arthritis is a disease for old folks, or at least adults. But that is not the case. In Canada, juvenile...
View ArticleCanadians help develop new guidelines for juvenile arthritis treatment
TORONTO, March 30 /CNW/ - Several Canadian pediatric rheumatologists and health professionals played a prominent role in developing new guidelines for treating juvenile arthritis (JA). Released today...
View ArticleInfectious arthritis caused by bacteria requires quick treatment
Dear Doctor K: I saw my doctor for pain and inflammation in my knee. He said I have arthritis caused by a bacterial infection. Could this be true? Dear Reader: Wear and tear on a joint is the main...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: What juvenile idiopathic arthritis means for kids
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common rheumatic diseases in childhood. Estimates of the number of children affected at any one time vary greatly, ranging between 16 to 150 per...
View ArticleMedia Advisory - The Arthritis Society launching month-long campaign for...
4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - This September, The Arthritis Society is launching a month-long campaign dedicated to educating Canadians about this complex...
View ArticleThe Arthritis Society announces new funding for research and training
TORONTO, Feb. 8 /CNW/ - Canada's largest non-government funder of arthritis research has announced more than $3.5 million for new arthritis research and training. The Arthritis Society will award $1...
View ArticleSymptoms of Arthritis
Tweet Arthritis which is the most common muscular skeletal disorder to make millions of people suffer all over the world can be of various types as per symptoms and manifestation of the disorder....
View ArticleWhat is Arthritis?
Arthritis which is more commonly designated as the disease concerning joint pains or inflammation in the joints of our bones is a disease which make millions of people suffer all over the world. The...
View ArticleStigma Hinders Treatment and Awareness of One of Canada's Leading Diseases
Leads to staggering socio-economic implications for all Canadians TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - According to a recent poll conducted by The Arthritis Society, more than a quarter of Canadians report...
View ArticleEvent Day Media Advisory - Join Thousands of Canadians in Fight Against...
~ Help find a cure for one of Canada's leading causes of disability ~ TORONTO, June 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Lace up your walking shoes! On Sunday, June 10th, The Arthritis Society is hosting the third annual...
View Article'Quiz to Give' for World Arthritis Day
Two minutes adds up to $25,000 for 4.6 million Canadians living with arthritis TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2012 /CNW/ - The Arthritis Society, in partnership with Pfizer Canada, is marking World Arthritis Day...
View ArticleMany Canadian children with arthritis wait too long before seeing a specialist
TORONTO, March 1, 2012 /CNW/ - The majority of Canadian children with juvenile arthritis are not seeing a specialist within the suggested timeframe for early, effective care, according to a report...
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