Osteoarthritis
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Anti-TNF agents may slow erosive hand osteoarthritis
LONDON – Targeting tumor necrosis factor could benefit patients with erosive hand disease.
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Phone coaching adds limited benefits in knee osteoarthritis
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Adolescent knee pain ‘not benign,’ linked to later OA
Key clinical point: Knee pain in adolescence was directly linked to later development of knee osteoarthritis. Major finding: Adolescent knee pain...
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Opioid-based therapies reduce TKA needs for OA patients, but not costs
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Allogeneic cell therapy fares well in phase III osteoarthritis trial
Key clinical point: A single intra-articular injection of TissueGene C provided symptomatic relief and could be the first disease-modifying...
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Guideline change advocated on using acetaminophen for OA
Key clinical point: Acetaminophen has minimal effects on pain and physical function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Major finding:...
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Physical therapy underused for knee osteoarthritis
Key clinical point: Contrary to guidelines, physical therapy is being underused as a first treatment option for osteoarthritis. Major finding:...
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Blood biomarker panel studies aim to predict knee osteoarthritis, progression
Key clinical point: Distinct serum biomarker panels have been identified for OA progression and diagnosis. Major finding: The predictive power of...
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Osteoarthritis hip pain follows four distinct paths
Understanding how osteoarthritis hip pain changes over time may help manage those who experience severe pain.
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Sustained-release steroid provides prolonged OA pain relief
Key clinical point: A single intra-articular injection of FX006 provided pain relief for up to 12 weeks. Major finding: The mean daily pain...
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Persistent knee pain predicts structural osteoarthritis early
Key clinical point: Several signs and symptoms could be used to help identify patients with osteoarthritis (OA) up to 5 years before joint damage...