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How should a DEXA scan be used to evaluate bisphosphonate therapy for osteoporosis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: If bone density is evaluated after initiating bisphosphonate drug therapy, it should be tested no earlier than 2 years (...
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Do steroid injections help with osteoarthritis of the knee?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Intra-articular steroid injections appear to provide 2 to 6 weeks of pain relief for patients with knee osteoarthritis (...
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Do acetaminophen and an NSAID combined relieve osteoarthritis pain better than either alone?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Combining nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen for short courses provides more relief of pain in...
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How should we diagnose and treat osteoarthritis of the knee?
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Do glucosamine or chondroitin cause regeneration of cartilage in osteoarthritis?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No direct evidence suggests glucosamine or chrondroitin cause regeneration of cartilage in osteoarthritis. Use of...