People who are newly diagnosed with knee or hip osteoarthritis continue to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) despite contraindications, a new study shows. A team from Boston ...

(Boston)—Osteoarthritis affects 600 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause of disability. With no disease-modifying treatments available or on the horizon, oral non-steroidal ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications ...