Joint Action

Dr. Richard Loeser is the Herman and Louise Smith Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, and is Director of Basic and Translational Research in the Thurston Arthritis Research Center. Director, UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center.On this episode we discuss: Osteoarthritis and aging, "inflammaging", how to slow the processes of OA and much more.ResourcesThe OA Action AllianceThe National Institute of Aging page on OA The NCOA resource on OA

Dr. Jason McDougall's laboratory employs an integrative approach to examine the role of nerves in controlling joint inflammation and pain. His laboratory uses electrophysiology to record from joint sensory nerves to investigate their activity in arthritic conditions. Joint neuropathology is tested using immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. Inflammation of arthritic joints is assessed in his laboratory by intravital microscopy and laser speckle contrast analysis. His aim is to identify novel