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Papers: 27 May 2023 - 2 Jun 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Clinical


Human Studies, Neurobiology, Pharmacology/Drug Development

PAIN TYPE:
Arthritis, Inflammation/Inflammatory


2023 May 30


Ann Intern Med


37247416

Association of Low-Dose Colchicine With Incidence of Knee and Hip Replacements : Exploratory Analyses From a Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Trial.

Authors

Heijman MWJ, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, Tijssen JGP, van den Bemt BJF, Schut A, Eikelboom JW, Thompson PL, van den Ende CHM, Nidorf SM, Popa CD, Cornel JH

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a major contributor to pain and disability worldwide. Given that inflammation plays an important role in the development of osteoarthritis, anti-inflammatory drugs may slow disease progression.