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Positive side effects of Ca antagonists for osteoarthritic joints-results of an in vivo pilot study.

Author: DaniilidisKiriakos, GeorgesPhilipp, PrehmPeter, TibeskuCarsten O

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Overview

This study compared the effect of calcium antagonists on osteoarthritic patients with and without cardiac arrhythmia. Previous research showed calcium antagonists inhibiting cartilage degradation. The study analyzes the effectiveness and side effects of calcium antagonists in treating osteoarthritis, particularly in patients with coexisting cardiac conditions.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
We have shown previously that some calcium antagonists inhibit hyaluronan export, loss of proteoglycans, and degradation of collagen from osteoarthritic cartilage. Clinically approved calcium antagonists normally are prescribed for cardiac arrhythmia. In the present study, we compared the effect of ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4296554/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Calcium Antagonists: A Potential Boon for Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. This pilot study investigates the potential therapeutic effects of calcium antagonists, commonly used for cardiac arrhythmia, in treating OA. The authors explored the effects of calcium antagonists on cartilage metabolism, suggesting that these drugs may have beneficial effects in managing OA.

Calcium Antagonists: A New Frontier in OA Treatment?

The study found that calcium antagonists inhibited cartilage degradation and promoted collagen production, suggesting a potential role for these drugs in managing OA. However, the authors acknowledge that this is a preliminary study, and further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the optimal use of calcium antagonists in OA treatment.

Exploring New Paths: Innovation in OA Management

The study encourages continued research into new and innovative treatment approaches for OA. Just as explorers continue to discover new routes through the desert, so too must we remain open to exploring novel therapeutic strategies to combat this debilitating condition.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The study on calcium antagonists for OA suggests a potential new avenue for managing this common condition. Just as a camel adapts to the harsh desert environment, so too must we explore new and innovative approaches to address the challenges of OA.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-03-29
  2. Date Revised 2018-11-13
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

25573427

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4296554

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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