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The Arthritis Newsletter

 

The Arthritis Newsletter is produced quarterly by the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board to keep the public informed of advances in arthritis research and to share related stories.

It is written by people like you and me to bring arthritis research to life.

 

     Fall 2024

 

September is Arthritis Awareness Month!

Arthritis puts many aspects of life on hold. At Arthritis Research Canada, we’re answering the call for solutions to the challenges caused by arthritis. This September, you can answer the call too by getting involved.

5 Tips for Navigating School with Arthritis

Heading back to school this fall? Don’t let arthritis stress you out. We have tips and resources to help set you up for a successful school year. 

Jeffrey Pop Sings Praise for Hip Replacement Surgery in His 40s

Diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis at age 40 after a soccer injury, punk musician Jeffrey McCloy went from healthy to walking with canes before he pushed for surgery that changed his life.

Lupus Under the Microscope

Arthritis Research Canada’s scientists are using cutting-edge technology to drive lupus research. Join our Research Scientist, Dr. May Choi, for a free webinar and Q&A session on lupus and biomarkers on September 18 at 10 a.m. PT.

Spotlight on Lupus

About 95% of people with lupus experience arthritis symptoms. This Arthritis Awareness Month, we’re answering questions about a disease affecting 1 in 2,000 Canadians and 5 million people worldwide.

Participate in Research: Stop Osteoarthritis

Have you had an ACL tear and reconstruction surgery in the past three years? Are you frustrated and want to get back to doing the activities you love? You might be eligible to participate in the Stop OsteoArthritis Clinical Trial at Arthritis Research Canada.

Arthritis Research Canada thanks the following members of our Arthritis Patient Advisory Board for contributing to this issue of the newsletter:  Eileen Davidson, Philippa Mennell and Steve Sutherland.

We are grateful to all our patient partners who share their lived experiences to help others.