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Leigh Callahan, PhD, and Amanda Nelson, MD, Help Author Newly Updated Osteoarthritis (OA) Management Guidelines

January 8, 2020
The new 2019 guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation emphasize more multi-modal approaches for OA of the hand, hip & knee.

Dr. Amanda Nelson’s Research Using Machine Learning in Osteoarthritis, Ranks Among Top 10 Most Accessed Papers in Prestigious Journal for 2019

January 6, 2020
The research involved the application of novel methods to enable scientists to use larger amounts of data than is possible using traditional statistical analysis, improving their ability to identify patients with worsening OA.

WRAL TV Interviews Dr. Scott Commins Regarding the Latest Scientific Insights Into Alpha-gal Meat Allergy

December 6, 2019
The news story focuses on the signs, symptoms and growing geographic distribution of the allergy in the U.S.

Dr. Richard Loeser Receives Rheumatology Research Foundation’s “Memorial Lectureship Award,” at the 2019 Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology

November 14, 2019
In Dr. Loeser’s presentation he provided a comprehensive perspective regarding, “Osteoarthritis: Past, Present and Future.”

Thurston Arthritis Research Center Clinicians and Investigators Share Data and Help Lead Discussions at Annual American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Conference

November 12, 2019
More than two dozen leading experts from Thurston as well as affiliated researchers are participating in #ACR2019.

Dr. Scott Commins Featured in “Indy Week” News Story Regarding Alpha Gal Meat Allergy

November 9, 2019
The story included interviews with NC agriculture commissioner Steve Troxler, and several other topic experts. Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology investigators are leading the research into this unusual allergy.

Research Shows Taking Too Many Medications May Increase Frailty In Older Adults

November 8, 2019
The study was designed to address the "chicken-or-egg" aspect which makes it difficult to determine if "polypharmacy" causes declining health, or if declining health necessitates use of multiple medications.

Leading Researchers, Clinicians & Thought Leaders From Thurston Participating in ACR/ARP Conference in Atlanta; Nov. 10-13

November 3, 2019
More than 20 leading experts from the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and affiliated faculty will be sharing the latest medical insights and leading discussions.

Dr. Kelli Allen Receives a Pilot Grant From NC TraCS to Use Machine Learning to ID Patient Groups Who May Benefit From “Traditional,” Vs. “Internet-based” Physical Therapy Programs

November 1, 2019
Results of the study will help contribute to standardizing treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

“Dr. Oz” TV Show Interviews Dr. Scott Commins Regarding Alpha-gal Allergy

October 29, 2019
Dr. Scott Commins was featured as a leading expert to discuss the discovery, symptoms and management of this very unusual allergy to red meat, which is connected to tick bites.