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Blood-thinning drug limits cartilage damage and relieves osteoarthritis pain
A drug that prevents blood clots reduced pain and improved mobility in mice and monkeys with knee osteoarthritis. The approach seems to partly work by reducing inflammatory signals that degrade cartilage.
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A drug that prevents blood clots reduced pain and improved mobility in mice and monkeys with knee osteoarthritis. The approach seems to partly work by reducing inflammatory signals that degrade cartilage. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of cartilage that cushions the ends of bones, leading to inflammation, pain and stiffness. It affects more than 500 million people worldwide.
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