Corticosteroids should not be used to treat arthritis because they have adverse
effects on cartilage and other unacceptable side effects.
Obesity is a well - known risk factor for osteoarthritis, but
its effects on cartilage repair are unknown.
Intra-articular corticosteroids (an injection in the joint) could reduce cartilage damage associated with synovitis but might have adverse
effects on cartilage and bone.
Not exact matches
The
effects of a high fat diet
on cartilage repair are most likely related to inflammatory and metabolic changes, but the exact underlying mechanism is not clear.
The team also tested hydrogel's
effects on cells from
cartilage and joints, finding that it appeared to be safe.
The
effects of exercise
on patellar
cartilage texture and the amount of liquid was measured by T2 relaxation time at MRI imaging.
The
effect of aquatic resistance training
on the biochemical composition of knee
cartilage was measured by T2 relaxation time and dGEMRIC index, a MRI method specifically designed for the purpose.
On the other hand, there are many other tissues — notably, the kidney and articular
cartilage — where p16Ink4a - expressing senescent cells appear to be a contributing factor to human and murine degenerative aging, but which were not evaluated in treated or control mice in this study, and it would be of interest to see the
effects of ablation of p16Ink4a - positive senescent cells.
Research by the late John F. Prudden MD, DSci,
on the
effect of bovine tracheal
cartilage on arthritis, autoimmune disorders, wound healing and cancer has been particularly impressive.
-- The life's work of Dr. John F. Prudden showed that bovine tracheal
cartilage had unique and powerful
effects on wound healing, immune conditions, joint health and other conditions considered to be treatment resistant to conventional therapies.
Researchers found that HA inhibited inflammatory cytokine activity in mice with inflamed joints.18 A similar study reviewed the
effects of HA
on acute and chronic inflammation in rats, finding HA suppressed inflammatory reactions to aid healthy
cartilage production.19
However, new research and information
on the
effects of sex and growth hormones
on the structure and microscopic anatomy of bones,
cartilage, tendons and ligaments
on the growing puppy have forced us to change our recommendations regarding when to spay or neuter your dog.