Advanced therapies continue to grow in rheumatology. Today, Arthur and Sarah discuss JAK Kinase inhibitors (like upadacitinib, baricitinib, tofacitinib), a relatively new treatment for inflammatory arthritis over the last 10 years. Learn how they work, which conditions, and any safety concerns.

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Welcome to Season 3! Sarah and Arthur discuss hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) today. It's a mild but important treatment option for inflammatory arthritis and lupus. Learn how it works, when it's used, and how safe it is.

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In our last episode of Seasons 2, Sarah and Arthur do a deep dive into these two commonly considered natural health products to help arthritis. The question is: Do They Help?

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The biologic era for treating inflammatory arthritis - rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritic, etc - has been transformative. The first biologics - TNF antagonists - still work well and are an important part of treatment. Today, Sarah and Arthur share everything related to TNF blockers.

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There are things that we may be able to control to reduce the chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis. Today, Arthur and Sarah talk about a bunch of risk factors that can impact the chance of you getting rheumatoid arthritis.

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Natural Health Supplements are commonly used, especially for arthritis. Today, Arthur and Sarah talk about omega-3 specifically, and how it may actually help!

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Sjogren's is a connective tissue disease which is most known for causing dry eyes and mouth, but is so much more. Learn more today as Arthur and Sarah due a deep dive on all things Sjogren's!

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Methotrexate is the gold standard for treating inflammatory arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, like all medications, it can have some side effects. There can be ways to reduce the chance of them happening, or making them go away. Learn more on today's podcast with Sarah and Arthur as they talk all thing methotrexate!

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A test named Rheumatoid Factor sounds like it should be an important test, right? Well, today Arthur and Sarah share why that may not be the case entirely. Everything about RF and more in today's podcast!

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Arthur and Sarah provide an overview of osteoarthritis today, as well as a brief tour of the AlbertaRheumatology.com website.

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