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The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAAA) Is Offering Free “Walk With Ease” Guidebooks – Helping Reduce Arthritis Pain & Increase Mobility

January 24, 2019
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.

Dr. Scott Commins Featured in National TV News Stories Regarding “Alpha Gal” Meat Allergy

January 8, 2019
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. 

Dr. Edwin Kim Provides Comments on the Under Utilization of Epinephrine Autoinjectors During Anaphylaxis

December 18, 2018
Research shows that many children requiring epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis don't receive the medication, often because parents underestimated the severity of the reaction.

Dr. Beth Jonas Discusses National Shortage of Rheumatologists

December 18, 2018
The number of doctors interested in pursuing careers in rheumatology is growing, but the current increases are not enough to address the anticipated shortfall.

Dr. Saira Sheikh Featured On A National Podcast; Addresses Need To Increase Access to Lupus Clinical Trials For Minority Populations

December 14, 2018
Low minority participation in lupus clinical trials results in a lack of data regarding effectiveness of treatments among populations with the highest incidence, prevalence, and morbidity from the disease.

CNN Article on “Alpha Gal” Includes Comments From Dr. Scott Commins, a Leading Expert on This Unusual Food Allergy

December 12, 2018
Scott Commins, MD, PhD, is one of several physician-scientists in the U.S. who are actively conducting research into this allergy, which is believed to be related to tick bites.

Dr. Edwin Kim Provides Expert Perspective Regarding Wheat Allergy Desensitization Research

December 12, 2018
Dr. Kim recently spoke with a trade publication for allergy professionals regarding new research into oral immunotherapy options for wheat, which is one of the top eight food allergies in the U.S.

Dr. Yvonne Golightly Discusses Research Showing Increased Osteoarthritis (OA) Incidence in Young Military Officers

November 30, 2018
About 20 percent of military officers who sustain a knee injury will develop OA before age 30, according to research conducted in part by the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center. 

Dr. Saira Sheikh to Lead Autoimmunity and Lupus Research Program Launched by a Generous $1 Million Gift from an Inspirational Carolina Couple

November 26, 2018
A doctor-patient relationship inspires an innovative initiative designed to advance understanding of autoimmune diseases, specifically Sjogren's and lupus.

Dr. Saira Sheikh Quoted in Feature Article Related to Development of New Lupus Drugs

November 6, 2018
Developing new medicines for lupus has proven challenging, but physicians such as Dr. Saira Sheikh, Director of Clinical Trials at Thurston, remain undaunted, as they apply innovative thinking to their ongoing research.