The 9 Muses are daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, Greek goddesses personifying the inspiration for the sciences and the arts.
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Knee OA ℞: Corticosteroid

Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: Corticosteroids, Viscosupplementation, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Autologous Stem Cells This article reviews the benefits of corticosteroid,… arthroscopyjournal.org Extended-Release Microsphere Technology | ZILRETTA™ (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension)…

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OA & Diet

What is the evidence for a role for diet and nutrition in osteoarthritis? Abstract. As current treatment options in OA are very limited, OA patients would benefit greatly from some…

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OA Phenotypes

Two Types of Osteoarthritis Based on Cartilage Studies A report from Annals of Rheumatic Diseases suggests that osteoarthritis (OA) may be two distinct diseases… rheumnow.com Mitochondrial DNA variation and the…

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