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rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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Building a Hopeful, Fulfilled Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Collaborating and communicating openly with your healthcare provider helps Rheumatoid Arthritis patients reach their goals.
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Virtual Health Care Evolving to Ensure Patient Needs Are Priority
CAPA has been involved with the Canadian Rheumatology Association in the development of best-practice statements for virtual health care.
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Your Voice Can Be a Powerful Force Against RA
Talking over RA means taking control. Five tips to help you have a more meaningful conversation with your rheumatologist.
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How Young Is Too Young to Be High Risk for COVID-19
During the pandemic, it was highlighted that those with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk for COVID-19.
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A Long-Lasting Solution for Pain Relief is Here
Those who suffer from acute and chronic pain have found relief with topical treatment by Kalaya. Just about everyone has experienced bodily pain in one form or another. Whether it’s mild back pain or severe arthritis, pain is our body’s way of telling us that something’s wrong. It can take many forms — acute pain...
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Living with Arthritis: It Can Happen to Anyone
Canadian Olympic snowboarder and two-time world champion Spencer O’Brien on her experience as a world class athlete living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. At the age of 25, in her best shape ever, Canadian Olympic snowboarder and two-time world champion Spencer O’Brien was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Months before the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, O’Brien feared...
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5 Tips for Dealing with Flares
Arthritis flares can be incredibly debilitating. Learn how to manage the pain and disability of a flare from Arthritis Research Canada. Imagine feeling good one day and waking up in debilitating pain the next. People with inflammatory arthritis know this experience well: the onset of a flare. It’s a period of increased disease activity where...
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Untreated, Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Devastating — With Proper Treatment, There’s Hope
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1% of Canadian adults. The physical effects go well beyond the common finger stiffness.
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Remission From Pain: The New Story of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The world of rheumatoid arthritis has changed a lot in the last couple of decades. A cure remains out of reach, but remission is here to stay.
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Arthritis: It’s More Serious Than You Think
Arthritis Research Canada explores every avenue of discovery for arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, better treatment, and improved quality of life.