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Katherine Curtis

posted 11/15/2007, comments (0)

New Research Links Vitamin D Deficiency With Greater Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately. Dr. Davis, our heart disease site expert, has been discussing vitamin D's role in heart disease and seasonal increases in blood pressure levels. Now, new research presented a the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting shows that low vitamin D levels may cause greater knee pain... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 10/03/2007, comments (0)

Studies: Exercise Has (At Least) Two Benefits

Two fascinating reports today of interest to all people with osteoarthritis (a group that includes your loyal correspondent). Let's step in carefully. Bottom Line First Exercise that's good for your heart may prevent or delay osteoarthritis. But to retain the benefits of exercise, you have to stick with it. Both studies in... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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posted 09/20/2007, comment (1)

Are Anti-Inflammatory Medications Safe for Osteoarthritis Sufferers?

Much attention was given to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was documented several years ago. A group of cardiologists has issued a statement suggesting that opiate analgesics may be preferable to nonsteroidals (anti-inflammatory medications used routinely in... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2007, comments (0)

Study: Antioxidants (May) Slow Arthritis

A new study suggests that antioxidants-- those heavily publicized vitamins often touted to prevent, treat or cure all sorts of medical conditions--can reduce the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee. Before you reach for the big bottle of antioxidant pills, let's take a closer look. Bottom line firstEating fruit could possibly help... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2007, comments (0)

New Research from the European League Against Rheumatism

I’m happy to report there have been a number of exciting developments reported at the EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) meetings in Barcelona this spring, several of which may be of interest to you. 1). Prexige and Osteoarthritis. This medication is a new generation COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory,... Read more Chevron

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