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UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Clinicians and Investigators Share Data and Help Lead Discussions at Annual American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Conference

November 12, 2019
More than two dozen leading experts from Thurston as well as affiliated researchers are participating in #ACR2019.

Dr. Scott Commins Featured in “Indy Week” News Story Regarding Alpha Gal Meat Allergy

November 9, 2019
The story included interviews with NC agriculture commissioner Steve Troxler, and several other topic experts. UNC Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology investigators are leading the research into this unusual allergy.

Research Shows Taking Too Many Medications May Increase Frailty In Older Adults

November 8, 2019
The study was designed to address the "chicken-or-egg" aspect which makes it difficult to determine if "polypharmacy" causes declining health, or if declining health necessitates use of multiple medications.

Leading Researchers, Clinicians & Thought Leaders From Thurston Participating in ACR/ARP Conference in Atlanta; Nov. 10-13

November 3, 2019
More than 20 leading experts from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center and affiliated faculty will be sharing the latest medical insights and leading discussions.

Dr. Kelli Allen Receives a UNC Pilot Grant From NC TraCS to Use Machine Learning to ID Patient Groups Who May Benefit From “Traditional,” Vs. “Internet-based” Physical Therapy Programs

November 1, 2019
Results of the study will help contribute to standardizing treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

“Dr. Oz” TV Show Interviews Dr. Scott Commins Regarding Alpha-gal Allergy

October 29, 2019
Dr. Scott Commins was featured as a leading expert to discuss the discovery, symptoms and management of this very unusual allergy to red meat, which is connected to tick bites.

Thurston Arthritis Research Center Holds Second Annual “Research Day,” Facilitating Dialogue & Collaborations Among Basic, Translational, and Clinical Investigators.

October 29, 2019
Approximately 90 researchers, clinicians, research staff and trainees gathered to discuss innovative ways to move research forward in areas including arthritis, allergy, and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Kelli Allen Interviewed For News Story Related to Rise in Use of Pain Prescriptions – and Reduction in Physical Therapy & Lifestyle Changes – For Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

October 18, 2019
The study examined trends in knee osteoarthritis treatment from 2007 to 2015, and showed a drop in lifestyle management recommendations from both primary care providers and specialists.

Dr. Richard Loeser Provides Expert Opinion on Investigational Osteoarthritis (OA) Drug; “Sprifermin”

October 10, 2019
An injection of the drug into the knee joints of people with OA increased cartilage thickness, compared to patients receiving placebo. However, pain and function did not improve.

Dr. Saira Sheikh is leading an Innovative Autoimmunity and Lupus Research Program

October 7, 2019
Learn more about this and other programs she is leading -- along with her colleagues at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center -- where patients are close partners in the journey to providing hope and healing.