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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.

Dr. Beth Jonas Featured As Guest Arthritis Expert on NPR’s Radio Show, “The People’s Pharmacy”

October 29, 2018
Nationally recognized thought leader Beth Jonas, MD, was recently featured as the guest medical expert on NPR's national radio show, "The People's Pharmacy," providing an opportunity to educate patients about the last medical insights regarding the causes and management of arthritis.

Leading Scientists & Clinicians from Thurston Share Key Findings and Lead Scientific Discussions at ACR/ARHP Conference

October 23, 2018
Approximately two dozen experts and category thought leaders from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center are leading discussions related to advances in testing and patient treatment options at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) conference.

Thurston Arthritis Research Center (TARC) Holds its First “Research Day,” Facilitating Dialogue Among Basic, Translational and Clinical Investigators Working in the Fields of Arthritis, Autoimmunity and Allergy Research

October 9, 2018
Approximately 90 investigators and research staff as well as trainees recently gathered at UNC to share their latest research insights, and discuss innovative new ways to collaborate and move their research forward.

“Arthritis Care And Research” Highlights Innovative UNC Study Examining The Relationship Between Walking Speed and Early Changes in Knee Cartilage Following ACL Surgery

September 26, 2018
The first study of its kind has shown the speed at which a person walks following surgery to repair their ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) may provide valuable insights into how well their body is repairing the cartilage in their knee, and may also yield helpful clues regarding their future risk...

Beth L. Jonas, MD, Is Named Chief of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology

September 18, 2018
After a national search, Ronald Falk, MD, chair of the department of medicine has announced that Beth L. Jonas, MD, Reeves Foundation Professor of Medicine, has been appointed chief of the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology.

Dr. Scott Commins Interviewed Regarding the Causes and Spread of “Alpha Gal” Meat Allergy, Which Is Believed to be Related to Tick Bites

September 4, 2018
Dr. Scott Commins, a leading expert on alpha gal meat allergy, was recently featured as an expert regarding a poorly understood allergy to meat that sometimes develops following a tick bite. 

Rheumatologist and Researcher Amanda Nelson, MD, MSCR, RhMSUS, Named Caregiver of the Month

August 7, 2018
Dr. Nelson is widely recognized as a physician who is passionate about conducting innovative Rheumatology research, as well as providing outstanding care for her patients. We would like to congratulate her for being named the current "Caregiver of the Month" by the Caregivers at Carolina organization. Dr. Nelson is an...