osteoarthritis
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| *joint replacement is a last resort as these generally only last 10-15yrs in younger patients, particularly total knee replacements (TKR) | *joint replacement is a last resort as these generally only last 10-15yrs in younger patients, particularly total knee replacements (TKR) | ||
| *daily glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for 2 years in 45-75 yr olds appears to slow joint space narrowing but no evidence of reduced pain vs placebo(([[http:// | *daily glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for 2 years in 45-75 yr olds appears to slow joint space narrowing but no evidence of reduced pain vs placebo(([[http:// | ||
| + | * however, glucosamine supplementation has been linked to a 25% increased risk of Alzheimer' | ||
| *future potential for purinergic P2 receptor antagonists may have a key role in blocking P2 mediated inflammation(([[https:// | *future potential for purinergic P2 receptor antagonists may have a key role in blocking P2 mediated inflammation(([[https:// | ||
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