Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis resulting in joint discomfort and
disability, culminating in decline in life quality. Attention has been drawn in recent years to …

In recent years, markers research has focused on the structural components of cartilage
matrix. Specifically, a second generation of degradation markers has been developed …

Background Arthritis is a syndrome associated with exacerbated inflammation, joint
destruction and chronic pain and disability. Chronic treatment of arthritis is associated with …

Objectives To identify plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs) associated with radiographic knee
osteoarthritis (OA) progression. Methods EVs of small (SEV), medium (MEV) and large (LEV) …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint degenerative disease that most affects old age. The study of
proteomics in synovial fluid (SF) has the task of providing additional elements to diagnose …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic degenerative joint disease. It weakens the
motor function of patients and imposes a significant economic burden on society. The …

OA is a complex and highly prevalent degenerative disease affecting the whole joint, in
which factors like genetic predisposition, gender, age, obesity and traumas contribute to joint …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive whole-joint disease; no disease-modifying drugs are
currently available to stop or slow its process. Symptoms alleviation is the only treatment …

Background Musculoskeletal pain is associated with obesity; however, information on
factors associated with pain in adults with obesity and severe obesity is limited. The purpose …

ABSTRACT The Pain Management Task Force of the American College of Rheumatology
published a report in 2010 highlighting pain management as a fundamental aspect of …