Low minority participation in lupus clinical trials results in a lack of data regarding effectiveness of treatments among populations with the highest incidence, prevalence, and morbidity from the disease.
Scott Commins, MD, PhD, is one of several physician-scientists in the U.S. who are actively conducting research into this allergy, which is believed to be related to tick bites.
Dr. Kim recently spoke with a trade publication for allergy professionals regarding new research into oral immunotherapy options for wheat, which is one of the top eight food allergies in the U.S.
In a survey of eight indigenous communities, Latin American investigators found the prevalence of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases was 34.5% — higher than anywhere in the world. Dr. Callahan provides important insights regarding this study as well as U.S.-based research.
About 20 percent of military officers who sustain a knee injury will develop OA before age 30, according to research conducted in part by the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center.
A doctor-patient relationship inspires an innovative initiative designed to advance understanding of autoimmune diseases, specifically Sjogren’s and lupus.
Developing new medicines for lupus has proven challenging, but physicians such as Dr. Saira Sheikh, Director of Clinical Trials at Thurston, remain undaunted, as they apply innovative thinking to their ongoing research.
Nationally recognized thought leader Beth Jonas, MD, was recently featured as the guest medical expert on NPR’s national radio show, “The People’s Pharmacy,” providing an opportunity to educate patients about the last medical insights regarding the causes and management of arthritis.
Approximately two dozen experts and category thought leaders from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center are leading discussions related to advances in testing and patient treatment options at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) conference.
A team of experts from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center will be presenting more than 25 talks and poster sessions at the annual ACR meeting in Chicago (Oct. 20-24). For a list of presentations and locations, please click on the headline above to access the attached document.