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The results of the research, published in Arthritis Care & Research, illustrate the methodological advantages of Joint Modelling for analyzing such dynamic measures in a longitudinal study.

A team of physicians & researchers from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center are presenting new findings at the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) meeting in Toronto from May 2nd -- 5th.

These novel methods enable researchers to utilize larger amounts of data than is possible using traditional statistical analysis.

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.

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.