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29 Oct 2021
The effect of PRP on ankle OA: No better than placebo
Earlier in October, we reported on a research study that showed that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating osteoarthritis of the knee did not have a better effect on O...
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27 Oct 2021
The many risks of the painkiller tramadol
Tramadol is an increasingly common drug prescribed for pain. Tramadol is a synthetic opioid (manufactured in a lab) that differs somewhat in its chemical structure compared to the ...
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19 Oct 2021
Not approved in the EU: Another setback for the drug tanezumab
The painkiller tanezumab was not approved by the European Medicine's Agency.
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18 Oct 2021
The benefits and side effects of common pain meds for osteoarthritis of the knee and hip
In a new meta-analysis (a compilation of results from a number of different research studies), the benefits and side effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), para...
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4 Oct 2021
PRP injections no more effective than placebo
PRP treatment (platelet-rich plasma) is a relatively new experimental treatment that is often marketed to be effective for patients with osteoarthritis. However, there is a lack of...
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15 Sep 2021
How common is knee osteoarthritis?
A Chinese research group has compiled data from 88 different scientific studies on the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis. The studies were from all around the world and together in...
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31 Aug 2021
Your genes play a part in the development of OA and perceived joint pain
Previous studies from Iceland have shown how osteoarthritis is often inherited and can be traced back several generations. A gene (genetic predisposition) is a segment of DNA conta...
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26 Aug 2021
Devil's Claw - the herbal medicine with a continued uncertain effect on OA pain
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant in the sesame family native South Africa that has long been used as a herbal medicine to treat a number of different diseases. Th...
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23 Jun 2021
Is OA linked to cancer?
In a new Swedish study by Lund University on comorbidities in osteoarthritis, researchers studied if people with osteoarthritis are at an increased risk for cancer compared to peop...
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11 Jun 2021
Common comorbidities in osteoarthritis
In a new Swedish study by Lund University, researchers looked at how common it is with comorbidities in osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip. The study was published in the Americ...
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2 Jun 2021
The global burden of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis has been described as the 15th most common cause of so-called “years lived with disability” (YLDs) in the world, which is a measure used to shed light on the burden ...