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Dr. Kelli Allen is Interviewed by Public Health America Regarding Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Chronic Pain

September 8, 2021
The video broadcast focused on the need for an integrated medical approach, in order to achieve optimal results for osteoarthritis and pain management.

The OA Action Alliance, Arthritis Foundation, and CDC Release ‘Action Briefs’ on Osteoarthritis

September 7, 2021
The newly released Action Briefs now make it easier for employers, insurers, healthcare systems, policy makers, and leaders in other organizations to take specific, practical actions to support their constituents with osteoarthritis.

Multidisciplinary Team From TARC, ºÚÁÏÍø Microbiome and Gnotobiotic Cores & Nutrition Research Institute Author Paper: “Association of Increased Serum Lipopolysaccharide but not Microbial Dysbiosis with Obesity-related Osteoarthritis”

September 2, 2021
The research focused on possible factors contributing to the development of osteoarthritis associated with obesity.

Dr. Millie Kwan is Interviewed by Medscape Regarding Trends Related to Antibiotic Use and Allergies

August 31, 2021
Dr. Kwan explains that there has been a cultural change in the U.S. toward greater antibiotic restraint, but problems remain.

The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, Led by Dr. Leigh Callahan, Receives 5 Years of Additional CDC Funding

August 20, 2021
The Alliance will use the funds to continue to advance national osteoarthritis public health initiatives.

ºÚÁÏÍø’s Core Center for Clinical Research (CCCR) Awards “Pilot & Feasibility” Research Grants to Teams Led by Drs., Pietrosimone, Lalush, Franz, and Golightly

August 5, 2021
Each of the three one-year grants includes up to $25,000 in funding.

Dr. Michael Miao, a PhD Student in Dr. Richard Loeser’s Lab, Receives the “Freeland Advanced Dental Education Fellowship” Award

August 4, 2021
The fellowship includes recognition as well as a monetary award, and was presented by the Dental Foundation of N.C. for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The Thurston Arthritis Research Center Adds a New, Dedicated “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Section, Including Training Programs, and Additional Resources to its Website

July 14, 2021
We invite you to meet our dedicated DEI "work group" team members, learn about our many ongoing DEI initiatives, and find valuable DEI resources.

Dr. Amanda Nelson & Team Publish Two Osteoarthritis Epidemiology Studies Using Johnston County OA Project Data

July 13, 2021
The data for both studies were obtained from the CDC-funded Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project (JoCoOA) in Smithfield, NC.

Arthritis Foundation’s Podcast Features Dr. Amanda Nelson as Guest Expert to Arthritis and Associated Conditions

July 12, 2021
Dr. Nelson emphasized specific symptoms related to various, interconnected diseases, as well as the optimal ways to reduce symptoms.