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May is Allergy and Arthritis Awareness Month: Learn What We are Doing to Advance Research, Training, & Patient Care.

May 28, 2021
From our research labs, to our classrooms, to our clinics, we are focusing on innovative ways to help prevent and treat diseases such as arthritis, allergies, and auto-immune conditions.

Dr. Beth Jonas Quoted as Expert Resource In Medscape Story Regarding Burnout Among Rheumatologists

May 21, 2021
A new Medscape survey says rheumatologists have the 2nd highest burnout level among the 29 specialties included, with 50% reporting they are "experiencing burnout.”

Dr. Leigh Callahan Appointed to NIAMS Advisory Council For 3-Year Term

May 12, 2021
The Council advises the Institute regarding research and issues of science policy, and provides a secondary review for certain grant applications.

Drs. Sheikh & Kwan Partner with AAAAI to Provide an Updated CME: “Pneumococcal Vaccination in Patients with Immunocompromising Conditions.”

May 11, 2021
The course is available for free on the AAAAI website.

Drs. Onyinye Iweala and Scott Commins Publish New Findings Regarding Alpha-gal Syndrome

May 10, 2021
Their research, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, indicates T and B lymphocyte transcriptional states differentiate between sensitized and unsensitized patients affected by alpha-gal syndrome (AGS).

The Osteoarthritis (OA) Action Alliance Launches New Resources on Its Website for People With Joint Pain

May 10, 2021
The new educational and informative content provides a variety of tips for recognizing osteoarthritis, as well a number of ways that people with disease can help manage their joint pain.

Experts from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Helped Present the Latest Osteoarthritis Data and Scientific Findings For OARSI ’21 Conference

May 3, 2021
Collectively, TARC clinicians and researchers help to present 13 posters, and moderated as well as participated in numerous discussions.

Dr. Sofija Volertas Answers Questions About COVID Vaccine Side Effects, in Interview With Consumer Outlet POPSUGAR

April 23, 2021
Among potential, temporary side effects, patients may experience swollen lymph nodes or neck stiffness.

Have You Worked With an Osteoarthritis (OA) Management Program?

April 23, 2021
Participate in a research study by taking a brief survey to establish a recommended set of measures for evaluating OA Management Programs.

UNC Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology Clinic Patients Are Now Being Seen in the New “Eastowne” Medical Building

April 22, 2021
The new building provides more types of services and easier parking, in one convenient location, situated at the intersection of I-40 and Hwy 15/501.