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Arthritis
Using coxibs and NSAIDs to treat osteoarthritis
August 27th, 2007
In an Editorial, to be published in the international journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage published by Elsevier, a panel of arthritis research experts has recommended that coxibs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) must remain a significant part of the tool kit used in treating osteoarthritis (OA). The Editorial summarizes the outcomes of an international workshop organized by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) and the International COX-2 Study Group, held 24–25 March 2007. The authors urge that an evidence-based approach must be taken when making recommendations to patients. OA, the...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-08-27)
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