Osteoarthritis Definition–noun Pathology. | the most common form of arthritis, usually occurring after middle age, marked by chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. | |
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disorder of the joints characterized by progressive deterioration of the articular cartilage. It is the most common joint disease, affecting more than 80 percent of those who reach the age of 70. ...
connective tissue disease
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is a ubiquitous noninflammatory disease of the joints; the weight-bearing joints are particularly affected, including the knees and the hips. ...
arthritis
inflammation of the joints and its effects. In its acute form, arthritis is marked by pain, inflammation, redness, and swelling. There are three principal forms; see osteoarthritis; rheumatoid ...
joint disease
Osteoarthritis is a ubiquitous disorder affecting all adults to a greater or lesser degree by the time they have reached middle age. The name osteoarthritis is a misnomer insofar as its suffix ...
rheumatism
any of several disorders that have in common inflammation of the connective tissues, especially the muscles, joints, and associated structures. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness. ...
connective tissue disease
any of the diseases that affect human connective tissue. Diseases of the connective tissue can be divided into (1) a group of relatively uncommon genetic disorders that affect the primary structure ...
nail-patella syndrome
rare hereditary (autosomal dominant) disorder characterized by small fingernails and toenails that show a tendency to split; small or absent kneecaps (patellae); underdevelopment of parts of the ...
bone disease
Inactivity has a profound effect on the bone tissue, probably because the mechanical stimulus to bone formation is decreased.Health and Disease
A recently published survey of American adults found that the prevalence of obesity (defined as a body-mass index [BMI] of 30 or more) increased from 12% of the population in 1991 to 18% at the end ...
orthopedics
medical specialty concerned with the preservation and restoration of function of the skeletal system and its associated structures, i.e., spinal and other bones, joints, and muscles. |
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Galapagos expands osteoarthritis alliance with GSK
PharmaBiz - Found Dec. 28, 2008
Galapagos NV has expanded the osteoarthritis alliance with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to include two additional drug targets.
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Osteoarthritis Treatment Gets New Guidelines
Medical Device Link - Found Dec. 27, 2008
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) approved and released a clinical practice guideline on “Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
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Galapagos NV (GLPYY.PK: News ) Monday said that it has expanded the osteoarthritis alliance with GlaxoSmithKline to include two additional drug ...
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Hyabest® (J) - Recent Research supports efficacy for Knee ...
NPI center - Found Dec. 24, 2008
Hyabest® (J) - Recent Research supports efficacy for Knee Osteoarthritis 2008-12-23 - Q.P. Corporation TOKYO Q.P. Corporation has developed an
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Galapagos and GlaxoSmithKline expand osteoarthritis alliance
Chemie.de - Found Dec. 23, 2008
- Galapagos NV announced that it has expanded the osteoarthritis alliance with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to include two additional drug targets.
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CrystalGenomics's Phase IIa osteoarthritis study meets endpoint
Datamonitor - Found Dec. 20, 2008
CrystalGenomics, a drug discovery company, and California-based CG Pharmaceuticals have announced positive results from a Phase IIa osteoarthritis
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Sharewatch - Found Dec. 18, 2008
Dec 18 (Reuters) - CrystalGenomics Inc: * Announces positive phase iia results for osteoarthritis study of cg100649 * Says met all secondary
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