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Sleep matters for joint health!
In our new paper led by Dr Liz Rowlands, we studied sleep habits of 500,000 people. Osteoarthritis risk was highest with <6 hours of nightly sleep and significantly increased by shift work.
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Excited for our work as part of @ARPA_H NITRO to be highlighted in this excellent article by @GretchenReynold at the @washingtonpost. One step closer to developing a regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis! @WashUMedOrtho @ShrinersStLouis @shrinershosp @WashUGenetics @WashUBME
According to the CDC, at least 33 million Americans have arthritis with the majority of cases involving the knee.
Under a Health and Human Services Department project, researchers across the U.S. are testing futuristic approaches to treating arthritis. wapo.st/3UnR7FL
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The 2026 NAE Annual Meeting is underway!
Today: Gordon Prize Lecture at 8:30am, Award Presentations & Class of 2026 Induction at 10am, and the Summit Fireside Chat & Panel beginning at 2pm.
Watch live: ow.ly/LR6z50ZUgAK #NAEAnnualMeeting #NAE2026
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What is alpha-gal syndrome and why is it spreading rapidly?
Allergist and immunologist Dr. Maya Jerath @WashUMedicine weighs in on the shift. bit.ly/4AO2bfR
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At the Shriners Children's Research Institute, we're building our next chapter in pediatric research to improve children's health around the world. View our open positions and apply today:
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Excited to host the Wilson C. Hayes MSK Research Symposium: Legacy and the Future at BIDMC on Sept 14. Join us as we celebrate Toby Hayes’ contributions to biomechanics, musculoskeletal research, & generations of investigators he mentored.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdfy73zr
We have a fantastic lineup of Research-focused sessions at the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium meeting this year. Oct 1-3, Nashville TN.
The program is designed for Researchers, Clinicians, and Admins. Register: myaocconnect.com/annual-symp…
#orthotwitter #orthopaedics
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Elvis Presley, Racquetball, and the Rhythm of a Restless King worldtennismagazine.com/elvi…
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A massive thank you to the @OfficialAPPTour Pro Players for the generous donation of $25,000 to Shriners Children’s ❤️
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June is #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth— @ShrinersChicago, Dr. Gupta uses innovative 3D modeling to transform x-rays into vivid visuals, helping families understand their child’s unique journey. Learn more - ow.ly/9HJi50W4Pxz.
#ShrinersChicago
Congrats to Dr. @ArinOestreich for her new NIH-funded project studying osteogenesis imperfecta!
What if stronger bones could start before birth? At @shrinersstlouis, Arin Oestreich, PhD, is leading NIH-funded research exploring how early development may improve strength and reduce fractures for children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).
#OsteogenesisImperfecta #WishboneDay #ShrinersChildrens
ALT Young golfer with a prosthetic leg swings a club on a sunny course for the cover of Leaders in Care magazine.
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Help us celebrate the 10th birthday of Guilak Lab - housed right here at Shriners Children's St. Louis. Their leader, Farshid Guilak, PhD, is famous for his leadership, mentorship and ... his mustache.
#osteoarthritis #OrthoTwitter #juvenileathritis
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As we head into #FinalFour 🏀 weekend, I had a lot of fun discussing where we've been and where it's going - have a 🎧 if you get a minute:
youtu.be/O-cKedeyx5c?si=h6Pp…
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Day 2 of #ORS2026 kicked off with our Opening Plenary Session. Presentation Address: Suzanne Maher, PhD; Guest Nation: Italy (Gabriella Graziani & Gianluca Vadalà); Guest Clinical Society: SOMOS (Jennifer Smith); Award recipients; Deepak Vashishth, PhD, and Walter Herzog, PhD.
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Honored and privileged to join the fellowship of current, past and future presidents of @ORSsociety at #ORS2026. I am in awe of the individual and collective accomplishments of this amazing group of leaders.
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Excited to share the Collins Lab Lineup for #ORS2026 🎉
From spatial transcriptomics to fat-joint crosstalk in #osteoarthritis, our team is presenting talks & posters all weekend long
Stop by my NIRA poster & podium on Sunday AM to learn more about the role of fat in OA & aging
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False posts have circulated online about Alec and Kaleb.
Here’s the truth:
They are alive, well, and valued members of the Shriners Children’s community.
PSA: If you see misinformation, please report it instead of sharing it. shrinerschildrens.org/en/new…
Osteoarthritis is Not Just a Joint Problem. It’s a System.
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@KelseyHCollins @Tuhina_Neogi @NatRevRheumatol
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Looking forward to this Friday's Avioli Musculoskeletal Research Seminar:
"From Prenatal to Postmenopausal: Comprehensive Strategies for Improving Bone and Joint Health Across the Lifespan"
Info: bit.ly/3ejT7tz
@WashU_BMD,@WUSTLdbbs,@washu_ortho_res,@WashUBME,@dveislab
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Once again my team “Science Saves Lives” is fundraising for the @GallatinNF Avalanche Center. GNFAC places and monitors sensors and other weather data to provide avalanche forecasts for southwest MT. If you ski @BridgerBowl or @bigskyresort , you are safer because of them.