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Dr. Saira Sheikh Interviewed by Medpage Today to Highlight Research Showing Pandemic Stymies Exercise for Patients with Rheumatologic Diseases

March 6, 2023
The study showed more than 1/2 of respondents had lower physical activity levels since the start of the pandemic.

Dr. Amanda Nelson & CCCR Resource Core Utilize New Methodologies to Identify Phenotypes in Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

February 7, 2023
The research utilized publicly available data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI).

UNC Receives HEED Award for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity

February 2, 2023
The award recognizes colleges and universities demonstrating outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Dr. Amanda Nelson is Interviewed by Medscape Regarding Steroid Injections and Osteoarthritis (OA) Progression

January 9, 2023
The news article discussed research indicating corticosteroid injections might worsen progression among knee OA patients.

Drs. Steve Messier & Leigh Callahan Publish JAMA Manuscript on the Effects of Diet/Exercise on Knee Pain for Osteoarthritis Patients with Obesity

December 14, 2022
The study involved an 18-month program of weight loss and exercise based in community settings.

Dr. Saira Sheikh Elected to American College of Rheumatology (ACR’s) Board of Directors

December 2, 2022
In addition to joining the ACR's governing body, Dr. Sheikh has been appointed to serve as the ACR Board of Directors liaison to the Collaborative Initiatives Department (COIN).

Dr. Amanda Nelson is Interviewed by Medscape Regarding Study Finding NSAIDS May Worsen Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis

November 30, 2022
Dr. Nelson cautioned against assuming causality from the findings, pointing out that results are from a subset of an observational cohort study.

Dr. Morika Williams & Colleagues Publish Study Comparing Outcomes Across Chemical and Surgical Models of Chronic Osteoarthritis

November 30, 2022
The pilot comparison, which evaluated an animal model, was recently published in PLOS ONE.

Support TARC on “Tar Heal Tuesday 2022” – November 29th!

November 28, 2022
Gifts to the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center support pilot research projects in areas of arthritis and autoimmune disease. Join us and support our mission today!

Machine Learning Review Article by CCCR Authors Nelson & Arbeeva is an “Editor’s Pick” by Journal of Rheumatology

November 18, 2022
The article was selected for its relevance and value to the practice of rheumatology.