Finding Answers with the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada

The Arthritis Research Centre of Canada (ARC) is committed to doing leading research and finding answers for people living with arthritis. ARC is also taking steps to ensure their research is shared with the people who need it -- people living with arthritis.

In order to achieve this goal, they are releasing their second series of web videos. The videos feature ARC research scientists discussing their findings in lay language. They are an informative way for people to learn about the latest arthritis research and what it might mean for them.

These videos follow the success of the video series ARC released last year with the support of CIHR’s Institute Community Support Program. ARC’s Executive Director, Shauneen Kellner, explains why they have continued to invest in this method of knowledge translation:

“We had such a positive response to the last series we decided to continue with additional studies. This medium allows us to share our findings with those who will benefit from it most, extending our reach by broadcasting online and in social media. It also gives the public an idea of what our researchers do and why it is so important.”

This September, in honour of Arthritis Awareness month, ARC has posted the following 6 new videos on its website:

The Impact of Arthritis on Moms

Dr. Catherine Backman, Research Scientist with the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, studied the obstacles that mothers with arthritis face, including fatigue, financial challenges and the lack of appropriate services.

Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Weight

Dr. Jan Dutz, Research Scientist with the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada explains the relationship between obesity and psoriasis, obesity and psoriatic arthritis and the importance of maintaining a healthy weight.

Systemic Auto-Immune Rheumatic Diseases - SARDs

Dr. Antonio Avina-Zubieta, Research Scientist with the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, explains that because each Systemic Auto-Immune Rheumatic Diseases (SARD) disease is rare, studying them together provides a better understanding of the risks and complications associated and can improve the lives of people with SARDs.

Pharmacists Can Help Identify Osteoarthritis

Pharmacoeconomist Dr. Carlo Marra with the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada explains that pharmacists can identify people with knee OA early on in the disease while it is still mild and treatable.

Aboriginal Peoples and Arthritis Self-Management

Learn how the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada is working with Aboriginal communities to create an arthritis self-management program to provide coping skills and improve the quality of life for those with arthritis.

Hip Replacements – Surgical Techniques Compared

Dr. Nelson Greidanus, Research Scientist with the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, studied hip surgery patients who received either a new technique using a smaller incision or the standard surgical technique.

The CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis is a leader in the arthritis research community. Working with its partners, the Institute supports research and knowledge translation activities.