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81. Drug Ends Joint Loss in Osteoarthritis
    
    Nov.16, 2005 -- Higher doses of a popular osteoporosis drug may stave off joint destruction and the need for joint replacement surgery among people with painful knee osteoarthritis, according to a new study. The research was presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in
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82. Pomegranates May Fight Osteoarthritis
    
    Sept. 9, 2005 -- Could osteoarthritis be brought to its knees by a simple fruit? Researchers aren't making that declaration just yet. But they have found signs that natural compounds called antioxidants in pomegranates may thwart osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, w
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83. 'Modest' Arthritis Benefit Seen From MSM
    
    Aug. 24, 2005 - A sulfur supplement called MSM offers "modest" pain relief from knee osteoarthritis, a small study suggests. MSM -- methylsulfonylmethane -- is a popular supplement for which a number of health claims are made. However, rigorous scientific studies of MSM are few and far between. Now
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84. Small Weight Loss Takes Big Pressure Off Knee
    
    June 29, 2005 -- The benefits of weight loss may be multiplied fourfold for people who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. A new study shows that for each pound of body weight lost, there is a 4-pound reduction in knee joint stress among overweight and obese people with osteoarthritis of the kne
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85. Antibiotic May Slow Osteoarthritis
    
    June 29, 2005 -- A common antibiotic may slow the progression of osteoarthritis. A new study shows that treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline slowed the deterioration of joint tissue in women with osteoarthritis of the knee. Doxycycline is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Previou
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86. Small Weight Loss Takes Big Pressure Off Knee
    
    June 29, 2005 -- The benefits of weight loss may be multiplied fourfold for people who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee. A new study shows that for each pound of body weight lost, there is a 4-pound reduction in knee joint stress among overweight and obese people with osteoarthritis of the kne
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87. Less Lubrication Links Knee Injury to Arthritis
    
    June 8, 2005 -- A knee injury may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in later years by causing lasting lubrication problems. Based on animal tests, researchers found that knee injuries caused a progressive loss of joint lubrication that may contribute to premature wear of the joints and lead to ost
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88. Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
    
    Creaky, achy joints. A twinge in the knee. A sharp shooting pain from the shoulder to the elbow. No big deal, right? Wrong. All too often, we assume joint pain is a normal part of aging that we just have to learn to live with. Nothing could be further from the truth, say experts, pointing to a wealt
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89. Chili Pepper, Botox Injections Help Ease Pain
    
    April 5, 2005 (Boston) -- Injections of the active ingredient found in red-hot chili peppers may produce lasting pain relief in people with knee osteoarthritis. And injections of Botox, the popular wrinkle-smoothing drug, may treat many painful ailments, say experts who presented evidence at the ann
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90. Skin Patch for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain?
    
    April 1, 2005 - A skin patch called Lidoderm may help ease pain caused by knee osteoarthritis, giving patients an alternative to the drug Celebrex. Celebrex is a Cox-2 inhibitor -- a class of drugs that has drawn attention for possible heart attack and stroke risks. In February, an FDA expert panel
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