Skip to main content

Category: News

Thurston researchers find that individuals with knee pain have a 15% increased risk of mortality

May 17, 2019
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) with pain, and knee pain alone (without OA visible on x-ray) were both associated with the increased risk in mortality.

Dr. Beth Jonas provides perspective on osteoarthritis for Washington Post story

May 13, 2019
Dr. Jonas' quotes in a national sports-related story help raise level of awareness for the most common type of arthritis, which is a leading cause of disability in the U.S.

Thurston Investigators Publish Paper Describing Advanced Method for the Joint Analysis of Change in BMI & Risk of OA

May 10, 2019
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.

UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Experts Present Findings at 2019 OARSI World Congress

May 2, 2019
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.

TARC Scientists Apply “Machine Learning” to Define Knee Osteoarthritis Progression Phenotypes that may be More Responsive to Interventions

April 22, 2019
These novel methods enable researchers to utilize larger amounts of data than is possible using traditional statistical analysis.

Dr. Abigail Gilbert Interviewed Regarding Study Showing 1 Hour of Weekly Activity Can Reduce Disability by 85%

April 17, 2019
For people with Osteoarthritis (OA), even 10 minutes of walking per day can significantly reduce their chances of becoming disabled.

Dr. Onyinye Iweala, a Leading Allergy Physician & Investigator, Serves as an Expert Resource for PBS NOVA Story Focused on Innovative Peanut Allergy Research

April 11, 2019
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.

Drs. Beth Jonas, Scott Commins and Millie Kwan Receive “Carolina Care Excellence” Awards for Providing Outstanding Patient Care

April 11, 2019
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.

Dr. Saira Sheikh interviewed by USA Today about what to expect this year regarding seasonal allergies, and most effective ways to head off severe symptoms.

April 9, 2019
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?"

TARC Experts Present New Data, and Help Lead Discussions Regarding Important Research Findings at Annual AAAAI Meeting

February 26, 2019
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.