Dr. Amanda Nelson Interviewed by Rheumatology News Outlet Regarding The Latest Shifts in Uses of Imaging Technologies
July 19, 2019
The news article explores the pros, cons, opportunities and challenges presented by various modalities.
Category: News
Welcome to our 2019 Rheumatology and Allergy/Immunology Fellows!
July 16, 2019
We extend a hearty welcome to our new Rheumatology Fellows: Amanda Lusa, MD; and Enid Sun, MD, MPH; as well as our Allergy/Immunology Fellows; Olivia Francis, MD; and Stephen Schworer, MD, PhD.
Dr. Scott Commins Appointed to National Tick-Borne Disease Working Group
July 11, 2019
Scott Commins, MD, PhD, continues to research “alpha-gal” meat allergy and create awareness for the tick-borne illness as a new CDC research study begins.
Brian Diekman, PhD, and Lauren Schnabel, DVM, PhD, Receive NC TraCS Award to Research Use of Senolytic Therapy to Induce Apoptosis of Senescent Cells for Treatment of Osteoarthritis
June 11, 2019
Early stage research is investigating whether clearing senescent cells from injured joints may serve as a novel therapeutic approach to osteoarthritis.
Thurston Investigators Publish First Paper Showing Association Between Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Specific Classes of Lupus Nephritis (LN)
June 5, 2019
Patients with Class III or III/V LN were independently associated with CAD.
NPR’s People’s Pharmacy Features Dr. Scott Commins as Guest Expert to Discuss Alpha-Gal Meat Allergy
June 3, 2019
Leading alpha-gal expert Scott Commins, MD, PhD, provides an update on the latest medical perspectives regarding this often misunderstood allergy.
Johnston County Health Study Launches Website
May 29, 2019
The website provides information on a long-term research study based in Johnston County, NC, which is designed to measure the frequency and impact of osteoarthritis on individuals and the surrounding community.
USA Today Interviews Dr. Richard Loeser, Dr. Kelli Allen, and Inspirational Army Veteran Celina Adams-Locke Regarding Disproportionate Impact of Arthritis in the Military
May 28, 2019
One in three veterans now has arthritis, and the problem continues to worsen.
TARC Researchers Publish Findings From First Study Evaluating the Self-Directed “Walk With Ease” (WWE) Program in Lupus Patients
May 20, 2019
Previous studies validated WWE in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Leigh Callahan, PhD, Speaks in Public Forum Regarding Unmet Need For New Therapies to Treat Osteoarthritis (OA)
May 17, 2019
Dr. Callahan presented a talk on OA and comorbidities/mortality as part of a discussion panel focused on the impact of OA; prevalence, risk factors, societal burden, and unmet need.