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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disorder caused by wear and tear on the joint over time; as a result, the protective cartilage of the bone in the joint gradually wears down. The lifetime risk of developing OA in the knee, with symptoms such as pain, aching, and stiffness, is 40% in men and 47% in
INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by a decrease in joint space due to cartilage loss, subchondral sclerosis and osteophytes. Knee osteoarthritis consist in a clinical syndrome that is identified by the presence of pain and can be associated with radiological
This project will be a double blinded randomized cross-over control (pilot) trial that will investigate whether the combination of Aquamin (a calcium-rich marine multi-mineral) and a polyphenol-rich pine bark extract (Enzogenol), when taken as a food supplement for 3 months (12 weeks) has comparable
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and affects nearly 27 million Americans. Knee OA is the most common type of osteoarthritis and is estimated to affect 42.1% of women and 31.2% of men over the age of
This is a randomized, blinded study. Following REB approval, eligible patients electing to undergo TKA will be identified by either the PI or co-investigators, and approached in an orthopaedic outpatient clinic to discuss enrolment into the study. Patients will be enrolled if they meet the
Aquamin is a seaweed-derived mineral source, which is rich in calcium, magnesium and 74 other trace minerals including zinc, iron and selenium. It is produced from the red algae, Lithothamnion Calcareum, which is found in just three locations in the world, including the south-west coast of Ireland
Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative joint disorder that does not have a cure. While OA can occur at almost any joint, it most commonly occurs in the knee. Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of knee OA and is associated with faster disease progression. Biomechanical