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Topical medication effective in relieving symptoms of knee osteoarthritis

Published in Lab Business Week, November 7th, 2004

Symptoms of primary osteoarthritis of the knee, including pain and stiffness, were significantly improved in patients who used a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), according to new research.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), a joint disease affecting an increasingly large percentage of the aging population. However, oral NSAIDs carry the common risk of adverse effects on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the liver, and the kidneys. Topical NSAIDs may offer an alternative oral medication with a reduction in adverse effects, especially on the GI tract.

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Source: Lab Business Week (2004-11-07)

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