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Amanda Nelson, MD, examines effectiveness and feasibility of using ultrasound technology to study osteoarthritis in knee joints

Scientists at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center are exploring how ultrasound can offer important benefits related to the study of osteoarthritis.

Saira Sheikh, MD, pursues unique, “next generation” clinical trials focusing on direct molecular pathways to find new ways to treat lupus

Innovative approaches to research may lead to changes in the way this disease is treated in the future.

Dr. Scott Commins Interviewed by USA Today Regarding Meat Allergy Believed to be Related to Tick Bites

Scientists are working hard to learn more about a little-known meat allergy that can appear suddenly among people with no previous history, and is believed to be related to tick bites. The allergy -- known as alpha-gal -- can sometimes go undiagnosed for months or even years, because it does...

UNC Department of Medicine Announces Leadership Advancements and Transitions

Ronald Falk, MD, Chair of UNC’s Department of Medicine has announced that Beth L. Jonas, MD, will lead the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology. Leadership transitions for the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center have also been announced, made by Wesley Burks, MD, Executive Dean for UNC’s School of Medicine.

Leigh Callahan, PhD, Conducts Radio Interview Regarding Arthritis Clinical Trial in N.C.

Medical research conducted in controlled environments has repeatedly proven that weight loss and exercise can offer significant benefits such as pain reduction for many people with osteoarthritis (OA), including knee OA. But researchers want to know more about how well these kinds of programs work (and can be optimized) in...

New Data From Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project Shows Lifetime Risk Of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis in Hands is Approximately 40%

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand is a common condition that causes serious limitations in the daily activities of millions of Americans. The scientific community has statistics on the lifetime risk of developing symptomatic OA of the knee and hip. And now, thanks to the work of leading researchers, it is...

Thurston Researchers Present New Scientific Findings at the 2017 Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress

When the leading osteoarthritis (OA) thought leaders from across the globe recently gathered in Las Vegas, NV, experts from the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center were there to share insights gleaned from important new research. While speaking in venues ranging from plenary sessions to poster presentations, Thurston scientists shared finding...

Rheumatologist Beth Jonas, MD, Answers Listeners’ Questions About Arthritis on National Public Radio’s “The People’s Pharmacy”

The topic of arthritis is more complicated than it might seem, with over 100 form of this sometimes debilitating disease affecting people of all ages. To help shed light on the subject, leading rheumatologist Beth Jonas, MD, recently joined Joe and Terry Graedon to answer listener's questions on The Peoples'...

Dr. Edwin Kim Hosts a “Food Allergies 101” Facebook Live Event

Allergist Edwin Kim, MD, recently hosted a video interview on Facebook Live to educate viewers on many topics related to food allergies. The lively and dynamic event invited people to write in their allergy related questions, which were answered by Dr. Kim. For a link to the video click here.

Celebrating Excellence in Providing Care – Drs. Rivadeneira, Jerath, and Yount Receive Patient Satisfaction Award

Three researchers who are physicians with the UNC Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, as well as staff members of the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center (TARC) have been recognized for outstanding patient care. Dr. Alfredo Rivadeneira, Dr. Maya Jerath and Dr. Bill Yount are recipients of the 2017 UNC...