Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disorder that leads to disability and affects
more than 500 million population worldwide. OA was believed to be caused by the wearing …

Importance Lumbar spinal stenosis is a prevalent and disabling cause of low back and leg
pain in older persons, affecting an estimated 103 million persons worldwide. Most are …

Self-medication impacts both negatively and positively the health of people, which has
become evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to assess the prevalence …

The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) and the burden associated with the disease are
steadily increasing worldwide, representing a major public health challenge for the coming …

Abstract Objectives The European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of
Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) sought to revisit the …

Since publication of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) recommendations
for management of hand osteoarthritis (OA) in 2007 new evidence has emerged. The aim …

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective, widely used analgesics. For
the past 2 decades, considerable attention has been focused on their cardiovascular safety …

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most commonly used drug in the world, with a long
record of use in acute and chronic pain. In recent years, the benefits of paracetamol use in …

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used analgesic agents for treating acute and
chronic pain. However, its metabolism is complex, and its analgesic mechanisms have not …

Objectives Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and osteoarthritis (OA) are common diseases
that frequently co-exist, along with overweight/obesity. While the mechanical impact of …