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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.

Dr. Leigh Callahan Provides Expert Perspectives in “Orthopedics Today” Cover Story Regarding Non-Surgical Options for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

April 19, 2021
In the article, Dr. Callahan emphasizes specific exercise-based interventions that have been shown to improve symptoms for OA, as well as all types of arthritis.

Dr. Saira Sheikh Speaks to the News & Observer About Seasonal Allergies, During Peak Pollen Season in N.C.

April 12, 2021
In her interview, she provides helpful insights regarding the best ways to avoid experiencing allergy symptoms, and how to treat them if you do.

Dr. Sofija Volertas Sheds Light on This Year’s Pollen Season, in Interview with ABC-11 TV

April 8, 2021
The news segment provides numerous suggestions to help patients proactively manage allergy symptoms, even during the peak of pollen season.

Dr. Ellen Snyder Provides Clinical Perspectives to “Everyday Health” Regarding Patients’ Use of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Drugs

April 6, 2021
In her recent interview, Dr. Snyder stresses that it's particularly important for patients to take PsA drugs exactly as prescribed, in order to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Dr. Amanda Nelson Was Recently Interviewed by USA Today, In Advance of FDA Advisory Committee Review of Tanezumab

April 5, 2021
Dr. Nelson provided expert opinion regarding the drug, which was being evaluated as a potential new treatment for arthritis pain.