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Bone-Building Bisphosphonates May Increase Risk of Esophageal Cancer

(Sept. 3) -- They help boost bone strength, but a class of drugs known as oral bisphosphonates also appear to increase one's risk of developing esophageal cancer. And while that's the study conclusion making headlines this week, it's not the first research to suggest significant downsides to the medications -- especially...

Study: Glucosamine Doesn't Trump Placebo As Treatment for Back Pain and Arthritis

(July 06) -- A popular alternative therapy used to treat lower back pain and osteoarthritis doesn't do much to mitigate the suffering caused by either condition, according to a new study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association. Glucosamine, sold over the counter at drug and grocery stores, is often...

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Osteoarthritis Cases Set To Double By 2030 - Due To Obesity And Life Expectancy

Britain is facing a "tsunami" of pain as the number of osteoarthritis cases soars in the future, a leading expert has warned.

Background on osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone.

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