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Musculoskeletal disorders. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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This article is published in Clinical evidence.The article was published on 2004-12-01 and is currently open access. It has received 9 citations till now.read more
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The treatment and prevention of knee osteoarthritis: a tool for clinical decision-making
TL;DR: Preventive measures are few and uncertain; however, basic therapy includes reduction in weight in the obese and exercises to keep in shape; this is in accordance with the OARSI guidelines emphasizing the need for obese individuals with knee OA to lose weight.
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Review of the pharmaceutical properties and clinical effects of the topical NSAID formulation, diclofenac epolamine
TL;DR: DI-EP patches control pain and signs of joint or physical injury compared with placebo controls by 3–5 days with almost complete pain relief at 14 days and affords controlled delivery of the active drug in contrast to that from application of gels or ointments of NSAIDs.
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Group exercise and self-management for older adults with osteoarthritis: a feasibility study.
TL;DR: The intervention was well received and has encouraged 80% of participants to continue exercising after the programme, and the small but positive changes seen in comorbidities, benefit of the intervention, satisfaction and general health are promising.
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Are there any Differences among Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs? Focus on Nimesulide
TL;DR: Due to its multifactorial mechanism as well as to rapid onset of the analgesic action, nimesulide represents an appealing therapeutic choice for the treatment of rheumatology patients.