Protecting Joints from Within: How Liraglutide Outperforms Dexamethasone in Osteoarthritis

by telrheum | Oct 6, 2024 | Osteoarthritis, Arthritis Supplements, Degenerative Arthritis, Orthopedic

This study explores the use of intra-articular (IA) liraglutide (LIRA), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, for treating osteoarthritis (OA), a common age-related disease that causes chronic pain and restricts mobility. Current treatments, like corticosteroids...

Long-Term Pain Relief: How a Plant-Based Diet Transforms Osteoarthritis Treatment

by telrheum | Jun 16, 2024 | Degenerative Arthritis, Arthritis Supplements, Dietary Changes, Osteoarthritis

Background: The “Plants for Joints” (PFJ) program is a 16-week lifestyle intervention aimed at people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip or knee and metabolic syndrome. The program includes a whole-food, plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management....

Cutting-Edge Antibody Treatment Shows Efficacy in Knee Osteoarthritis Relief

by telrheum | May 26, 2024 | Osteoarthritis, Antibody Therapy, Degenerative Arthritis

The study titled “Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Immunogenicity of Repeated Dosing of GSK3858279 in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis” aimed to evaluate a new treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain. This treatment, GSK3858279, is a human monoclonal...

Unlocking Relief: How Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels Hold the Key to Easing Osteoarthritis Pain

by telrheum | Mar 24, 2024 | Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Arthritis

Voltage-gated sodium channels are crucial components of the nervous system, acting as gatekeepers that control the flow of sodium ions into nerve cells. This flow is essential for conducting electrical signals along neurons, allowing our bodies to perform functions...