Arthritis

Studies from P. Emery et al have provided new data on arthritis

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, April 20th, 2008

According to recent research from the United Kingdom, "The hip is the second most common large joint that is affected by osteciarthritis (OA), with prevalence ranging from 3% to 11% in patients aged 35 years. OA is often associated with significant pain, disability, and impaired quality of life."

"Treatment should be tailored according to the level of pain, disability, and handicap. Pharmacologic treatment options for hip OA include acetaminophen (recommended by the European League Against Rheumatism as a first-line treatment), NSAIDs such as diclofenac, and cyclooxygenase-2-selective NSAIDs such as celecoxib. The purpose of this study was to determine whether celecoxib...

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2008-04-20)

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