Dr. Katie Yates is Inducted into the UNC Academy of Educators
June 6, 2023
Dr. Yates is a rheumatology fellow in the UNC Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology.
Category: News
Dr. Abigail Gilbert is Interviewed by Healio Rheumatology; “Pain is Normal. The Frustrating Present/Possible Future of Osteoarthritis (OA) Treatment.”
May 31, 2023
Dr. Gilbert emphasized that physical activity and weight loss are key for patients with OA, and we need more ways to support their success with this challenging aspect of disease management.
Drs. Jonas, Kwan, Orzechowski, Iweala, and Commins Receive 2023 “Carolina Care Excellence” Award
April 28, 2023
Recipients are selected yearly, based on patient satisfaction feedback survey forms.
Dr. Kelli Allen is Interviewed by the NY Times in Story Titled, “Is Arthritis Avoidable?”
April 18, 2023
The article emphasized that the signs and symptoms of arthritis aren't always an inevitable part of aging.
Dr. Rumey Ishizawar’s Research Finds Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients May Safely Receive Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) for Cancer Treatment
April 17, 2023
The study evaluated whether pre-existing RA was associated with a higher mortality and risk for immune-related adverse events with ICI use.
Dr. Leigh Callahan is Interviewed by “MDedge” Regarding Link Between Metabolic Syndrome and Knee Pain
April 12, 2023
Metabolic syndrome is associated with symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the OARSI 2023 World Congress.
Dr. Scott Commins and Dr. Sarah McGill are Interviewed by NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ Regarding Alpha-Gal Syndrome
April 10, 2023
The interview discussed the latest insights into this unusual allergy to red meat, which is linked to some tick bites.
Dr. Nicole Orzechowski Speaks with News Outlet Healio Rheumatology Regarding Optimal Collaborative Care Framework for Vasculitis
April 4, 2023
The interview also discussed treatment options and new approvals to manage this often challenging disease.
Drs. Beth Jonas, Nicole Orzechowski, Scott Commins, Millie Kwan & Onyi Iweala Receive 2023 Carolina Care Excellence Award
March 30, 2023
The annual award recognizes the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care.
TARC Researchers Present Recent Findings at the Cartilage Pathology and Pathobiology Gordon Conference
March 27, 2023
The Gordon conference was held last week in Barga, Italy.