Resources
Briefcase
September 2006
Arthritis Consumer Experts launches its fifth annual research based workshop series this September. Ten workshops, ten cities, free admission. More
Health Canada, through the Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program, is responsible for collecting and assessing adverse reaction reports. You are invited to participate. More
June 2006
- Health Canada's Health Products and Food Branch invites you to participate in the e-consultation on the registration and disclosure of clinical trial information.
- Dr. Catherine Backman at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada is seeking consumers to pilot test a survey related to arthritis, parenting and household work.
- Brock University study attempts to determine how people cope with serious chronic illness such as arthritis through their personal relationships.
- Taking it to the street. The Arthritis Research Centre of Canada holds the first Roundtable On Arthritis Research for patients, consumers, and their family members. Circle September 30th on your calendar.
March 2006
- Exercise and arthritis survey attempts to identify barriers to participation
- $2.5 million research grant targeted at management of Spondyloarthritis - Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Chronic pain and the interest in chronic pain is rising
December 2005
Filling the briefcase this Christmas season is a newsletter from our colleagues in Montreal, a press release from the Canadian Pain Society pointing out that better pain management is needed for people waiting for hip or knee surgery, a link for patients to a joint replacement website, and developments arising from a conference on Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases.
September 2005
- Common Drug Review – One year into its mandate
- Consumers invited to Patented Medicine Price Review Board
- Knowledge Exchange Task Force of IMHA identifies chronic pain as priority
- Government appoints advisor on wait times
