News
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TARC Experts Lead Scientific Discussions at Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress
Researchers and clinicians lead group discussions, presented new data, and offered experts insights.
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UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Hosts the 2023 “Carolinas Fellows Collaborative” Winter Symposium
25 rheumatology fellows from UNC, Duke, Wake Forest, MUSC, & Massachusetts General Hospital participated at the 3-day meeting.
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Dr. Richard Loeser Receives $2 Million NIH Grant to Study “Oxidative Stress and the Development of Osteoarthritis.”
The grant is a 5-year renewal of existing research funded by the National Institute of Aging.
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Dr. Saira Sheikh Interviewed by Medpage Today to Highlight Research Showing Pandemic Stymies Exercise for Patients with Rheumatologic Diseases
The study showed more than 1/2 of respondents had lower physical activity levels since the start of the pandemic.
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Dr. Amanda Nelson & CCCR Resource Core Utilize New Methodologies to Identify Phenotypes in Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
The research utilized publicly available data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI).
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UNC Receives HEED Award for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity
The award recognizes colleges and universities demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Dr. Amanda Nelson is Interviewed by Medscape Regarding Steroid Injections and Osteoarthritis (OA) Progression
The news article discussed research indicating corticosteroid injections might worsen progression among knee OA patients.
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Drs. Steve Messier & Leigh Callahan Publish JAMA Manuscript on the Effects of Diet/Exercise on Knee Pain for Osteoarthritis Patients with Obesity
The study involved an 18-month program of weight loss and exercise based in community settings.