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Dr. Saira Sheikh Featured On A National Podcast; Addresses Need To Increase Access to Lupus Clinical Trials For Minority Populations

December 14, 2018
Low minority participation in lupus clinical trials results in a lack of data regarding effectiveness of treatments among populations with the highest incidence, prevalence, and morbidity from the disease.

CNN Article on “Alpha Gal” Includes Comments From Dr. Scott Commins, a Leading Expert on This Unusual Food Allergy

December 12, 2018
Scott Commins, MD, PhD, is one of several physician-scientists in the U.S. who are actively conducting research into this allergy, which is believed to be related to tick bites.

Dr. Edwin Kim Provides Expert Perspective Regarding Wheat Allergy Desensitization Research

December 12, 2018
Dr. Kim recently spoke with a trade publication for allergy professionals regarding new research into oral immunotherapy options for wheat, which is one of the top eight food allergies in the U.S.

Dr. Leigh Callahan quoted in “The Rheumatologist” Regarding Disproportionate Burden of Rheumatic Diseases Among Indigenous Populations in Latin America

December 3, 2018
In a survey of eight indigenous communities, Latin American investigators found the prevalence of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases was 34.5% -- higher than anywhere in the world. Dr. Callahan provides important insights regarding this study as well as U.S.-based research.

Dr. Yvonne Golightly Discusses Research Showing Increased Osteoarthritis (OA) Incidence in Young Military Officers

November 30, 2018
About 20 percent of military officers who sustain a knee injury will develop OA before age 30, according to research conducted in part by the 黑料网 Thurston Arthritis Research Center.聽

Dr. Saira Sheikh to Lead Autoimmunity and Lupus Research Program Launched by a Generous $1 Million Gift from an Inspirational Carolina Couple

November 26, 2018
A doctor-patient relationship inspires an innovative initiative designed to advance understanding of autoimmune diseases, specifically Sjogren's and lupus.

Dr. Saira Sheikh Quoted in Feature Article Related to Development of New Lupus Drugs

November 6, 2018
Developing new medicines for lupus has proven challenging, but physicians such as Dr. Saira Sheikh, Director of Clinical Trials at Thurston, remain undaunted, as they apply innovative thinking to their ongoing research.

Dr. Beth Jonas Featured As Guest Arthritis Expert on NPR’s Radio Show, “The People’s Pharmacy”

October 29, 2018
Nationally recognized thought leader Beth Jonas, MD, was recently featured as the guest medical expert on NPR's national radio show, "The People's Pharmacy," providing an opportunity to educate patients about the last medical insights regarding the causes and management of arthritis.

Leading Scientists & Clinicians from Thurston Share Key Findings and Lead Scientific Discussions at ACR/ARHP Conference

October 23, 2018
Approximately two dozen experts and category thought leaders from the 黑料网 Thurston Arthritis Research Center are leading discussions related to advances in testing and patient treatment options at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) conference.

Thurston Clinicians & Researchers Provide Scientific Updates at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Meeting

October 19, 2018
A team of experts from the 黑料网 Thurston Arthritis Research Center will be presenting more than 25 talks and poster sessions at the annual ACR meeting in Chicago (Oct. 20-24).聽 For a list of presentations and locations, please click on the headline above to access the attached document.聽