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Can Diacerein Act as a Disease-Modifier for Osteoarthritis?
Diacerein is an anti-inflammatory medication that works differently from the typical NSAIDS, like ibuprofen and naproxen. Diacerein blocks interleukin-1, as opposed to inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway. Diacerein is not yet approved in the United States.

Smoking and Osteoarthritis
Smoking has been associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis as well as having a negative impact on health in general. Interestingly, some studies found smoking to have a protective effect against osteoarthritis.

Overweight and Hand Osteoarthritis: Understanding the Association
Weightbearing joints affected by osteoarthritis can be burdened even more by overweight or obesity. Researchers have studied if overweight affects non-weightbearing joints, like the hands.

Calcitonin May Act as Disease-Modifying Drug for Osteoarthritis
Calcitonin may act as a disease-modifying drug and be able to decrease bone deterioration and increase bone density. Calcitonin is an amino acid hormone produced by the thyroid gland.

National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases: Osteoarthritis
The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases is a research databank for the study of arthritis and rheumatic conditions. If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you are eligible to participate in NDB research.

Osteoarthritis Linked to Gene Variant
Researchers in Japan have identified a gene variant which may cause osteoarthritis.

Cartilage: Researchers Reveal Information About Structure
Cartilage which covers the ends of bones allowing for the smooth, gliding movement at the joints is known as articular cartilage. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage wears away and causes pain and limited range of motion.

DNA Characteristics Associated With Aging and Osteoarthritis
Specific DNA characteristics have shown that osteoarthritis may be a result of faster biological aging.

Gene Therapy for Osteoarthritis
A handful of research teams have trials planned to test gene therapy for osteoarthritis.

Clinical Trials: Osteoarthritis
Clinical trials for osteoarthritis, from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Clinical Trials: Knee Osteoarthritis
Clinical trials for osteoarthritis of the knee, from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Clinical Trials: Hip Osteoarthritis
Clinical trials for osteoarthritis of the hip, from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Clinical Trials: Hand Osteoarthritis
Clinical trials for osteoarthritis of the hand, from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Clinical Trials: Osteoarthritis
Clinical trials for osteoarthritis, from CenterWatch.