Category: Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Receives 5 Years of CDC Funding to Advance National Osteoarthritis Public Health Initiatives
Leigh Callahan, PhD Thanks to additional support from the CDC, the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance is actively addressing the devastating impact of osteoarthritis on adults and communities through strategic leveraging of partnerships, collaborations, and the resources of its 140+ member organizations. 鈥淭his is a crucial time, because osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disab … Read more
Arthritis, Allergy and Lupus Awareness in May
Rheumatologists Nicole Orzechowski, DO, and Shruti Chandramouli, MD, examine a patient at the 黑料网 Eastowne Rheumatology Clinic. Arthritis Awareness Month – Osteoarthritis Studies May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, and researchers at the 黑料网 Thurston Arthritis Research Center are nationally and internationally recognized for … Read more
Being a Food Allergy Dad Makes Him a Better Allergy Doctor
Edwin Kim, MD Edwin Kim, MD, shares his experience and expertise on food allergies in the podcast 鈥淏eing a Food Allergy Dad Makes Him a Better Food Allergy Doctor.鈥� Kim is the associate professor of medicine and pediatrics, and division chief of pediatric allergy. The podcast offers a wealth of information about food allergy testing and diagnostics. Kim’s discusses how his patien … Read more
Medscape Survey Suggests 50% of Rheumatologists Experience Burnout
Beth Jonas, MD The Rheumatologist reports on a new Medscape survey that found rheumatology has the second-highest burnout level among the 29 specialties included, with 50% of the rheuma颅tology respondents saying they鈥檙e experiencing 鈥渂urnout.鈥� 鈥淚 was quite surprised by this,鈥� said Beth Jonas, MD, the Reeves Foundation Distinguished Professor of Medicine and chief of the division … Read more
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Callahan Appointed to NIAMS Advisory Council for Three-Year Term
Leigh Callahan, PhD Leigh Callahan, PhD, has a long history of serving in multiple leadership and advisory positions with the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Skin Diseases (NIAMS) for the past 30 years. Some of these roles have included serving on the National Research Plan development, the National Arthritis Data Workgroup, and numerous Special Emphasis Grant … Read more
You Can Work Out Before Your COVID Vaccine, But It Won’t Necessarily Boost Immune Response
Sofija Volertas, MD Sofija Volertas, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, was interviewed for a Pop Sugar article about working out before getting a vaccine. Volertas recognized that allergists don’t have a definitive answer for someone being 100 percent clear to work out pre-vaccine. But aside from the COVID-19 vaccine, the … Read more
Sheikh Offers Tips For People With Allergies During Pollen Season
Saira Sheikh, MD A Charlotte Observer report on the spring pollen haze over North Carolina recognizes that聽 many people suffer from itchy eyes and a runny nose when going outside. 聽Saira Sheikh, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology offered tips for avoiding the worst impacts of the annual event. 鈥淧ick a time of the day when t … Read more
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Volertas Offers Allergy Treatment Tips As Pollen Count Soars
An ABC-11 news report with data from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality, shows pine and oak trees are a few of the culprits making people uncomfortable. Pollen season is also getting longer and worse, one study found. Sofija Volertas, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, explained treatment and tips for preventing al … Read more
Penicillin Allergy Assessment Tool Kit Released to Improve Antibiotic Stewardship
Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD A tool kit developed by Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, and Renae Boerneke, PharmD, will educate patients and train healthcare providers to proactively assess penicillin allergies. Delabeling patients who are not truly allergic to penicillins is an important stewardship tool that … Read more
COVID or Allergies?
Onyinye Iweala, MD, PhD As the pollen count rises in North Carolina, some allergy symptoms have people questioning if they are experiencing COVID-19.聽 Onyinye Iweala, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, explained how people can decipher beween the two, in an ABC-11 news report. “There is some confusion now that environmental aller … Read more
Department of Medicine Grants & Funding: March 1 鈥� March 31, 2021
Division of Hematology Patrick Ellsworth, MD, received a Research Restart Award from the American Society of Hematology, which helps ensure research continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nigel Mackman, PhD, received a grant award for 鈥淭issue factor-dependent coagulation in thrombosis and immune responses鈥� from the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Division of Infe … Read more
Nelson Discusses the Use of Tanezumab For Osteoarthritis Pain in USA Today Article
Amanda Nelson, MD Amanda Nelson, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, was featured in a USA Today article discussing the use of tanezumab as a treatment for osteoarthritis pain. Pfizer has tested the drug in more than 40 clinical trials and a long list of patients have reportedly gotten substantial relief. But in some cases, … Read more