Dr. Abigail Gilbert Interviewed Regarding Study Showing 1 Hour of Weekly Activity Can Reduce Disability by 85%
For people with Osteoarthritis (OA), even 10 minutes of walking per day can significantly reduce their chances of becoming disabled.
For people with Osteoarthritis (OA), even 10 minutes of walking per day can significantly reduce their chances of becoming disabled.
Dr. Iweala provides important insights regarding research that scientists are conducting, as they seek ways to block a person’s immune cells from reacting to peanuts.
For physicians to receive the award, more than 95% of their patients taking a survey must answer, “Yes, definitely!” to a question asking if they would recommend their provider’s office to family and friends.
Leading allergist/immunologist Saira Sheikh, MD, sheds light on frequently asked patient questions such as, “How do I know when it’s time to switch from over-the-counter allergy medicines to prescription medicines, or allergy shots — and what can I expect in terms of relief?”
When several thousand leading clinicians and researchers recently converged at the 2019 meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), UNC TARC experts helped lead the scientific dialog and provide important medical updates.
Some post-surgical activity patterns can have negative consequences for joint health.
The OAAAA is giving away free “Walk With Ease” guidebooks published by the Arthritis Foundation, which are designed to assist adults in designing their own, tailor-made custom walking programs.
Despite increasing awareness, there are still many cases in which patients don’t know for months or even years that they have this unusual allergy. Dr. Commins is conducting innovative research and helping to spread the word.
Research shows that many children requiring epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis don’t receive the medication, often because parents underestimated the severity of the reaction.
The number of doctors interested in pursuing careers in rheumatology is growing, but the current increases are not enough to address the anticipated shortfall.