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Glucosamine and Chondroitin

A combination of glucosamine and chondroitin may help reduce moderate-to-severe knee pain, according to long-awaited results from a national study. The clinical trial tested these dietary supplements against celecoxib (Celebrex) and placebo. Celecoxib worked best for patients with mild knee pain. Results of the Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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What is the Difference Between Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis?

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

What is the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis? Osteoarthritis (or degenerative... Read more »

Ask the Expert: The Relation Between Arthritis, Hepatitis C and Fibromyalgia

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Question: I have a severe case of Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion in 1987 during emergency... Read more »

Hip Resurfacing Surgery Instead of a Hip Replacement Is Increasingly Popular

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

Advanced osteoarthritis of the hip that has not responded to the standard, conservative... Read more »

The Second Doctor’s Visit for Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

You've had your first visit with the doctor, and found out that you have osteoarthritis of the hip... Read more »

Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

"My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't exercise because it is too painful!" ... Read more »

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Health Guide

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms

The pain of osteoarthritis typically begins gradually and progressesslowly over many years. People under age 40 may have the condition with no symptoms at all. Osteoarthritis is commonly... Read more »

Health Risks of Smoking

Health RisksEffects on the LungsAccording to the American Lung Association, smoking is directly responsible for about 90 percent of the deaths due to lung cancer. Smoking is also responsible for the... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors

The prevalence in osteoarthritis increases as people age. In the U.S., about 60% of people over age 65 have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and other arthritic conditions affect... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes

Many doctors suggest first trying lifestyle changes to reduce stress on affected joints. Physical therapy and supportive devices can be helpful. Intensive education on how to protect... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Introduction

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities... Read more »

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