Osteoarthritis Treatment and Potential Structure Modification with Nutraceuticals
Extracts from: A CME Accredited Special Report; August 1999.
A CME Accredited special report discussing nutraceuticals in the management of OA. Includes a summarisation of the clinical studies published so far, that use glucosamine and chondroitin of the raw material and quality specifications in CosaminDS.
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The Role of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate in the Management of Arthritis.
W. Martin Davis, A Supplement to Drug Topics. April 1998.
A short review of the anatomy of joints, their structure and function, and the main causes and symptoms of osteoarthritis. Includes discussion of the common pharmaceutical treatments used to manage osteoarthritis and a good summary of research studies involving glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate.
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Study Indicates Efficacy of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate for OA Symptoms.
Reprint from Orthopaedics Today January 1999.
Summary of a US based clinical investigation by Dr Amal K Das on the efficacy of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate for osteoarthritis of the knee. The product used was CosaminDS.
Treating Osteoarthritis with Chondroprotective Agents.
Hungerford D S, Reprint from Orthopaedics Special Edition, Jan-April 1998.
A discussion on the biochemistry of joint cartilage, the changes that occur with osteoarthritis, and the roles that hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate play in maintaining joint structure and function.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin.
Article by Judith Horstman from Arthritis Today, Sep/Oct 1998.
Discussion on the growing use of glucosamine and chondroitin for management of OA in the US, with comment from various doctors, and recommendations for those considering taking the supplements.
"Maximising The Arthritis Cure" and Promotion of Glucosamine Sulphate and Chondroitin Sulphate.
US Arthritis Foundation Statement March 1998.
A statement from the Foundation following release of the book by Dr Theodosakis, "Maximising The Arthritis Cure", a sequel to "The Arthritis Cure". A cautiously encouraging statement on the uses of glucosamine and chondroitin for OA, which also warns its value for rheumatoid arthritis is unproven.
Glucosamine for Arthritis.
The Medical Letter 1997
The Medical Letter is a US information resource for doctors. A comment on glucosamine research following publication of "The Arthritis Cure" by Dr Theodosakis.
Glucosamine: Is it a beneficial Arthritis Treatment?
From About.com's Arthritis channel.
http://arthritis.about.com/cs/glucosamine/a/glucosamine.htm
A short statement on glucosamine and what it is, with comment on clinical studies; from a web site dedicated to arthritis sufferers. This link to About.com provides much information about arthritis and treatment options.
Arthritis: Cures your doctor won't tell you about
An article from Oct/Nov 1998 Issue of Australian magazine Natural Health by Rosemary Ann Ogilvie
A rather unfair and inaccurate title, but still a concise and readable description covering the causes of osteoarthritis, how and why glucosamine can help, and advice on lifestyle practices that can assist with management of OA.
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