Local placement of Estrogen & Androgen may prove beneficial in Advanced Osteoarthritis

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The April issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism brings with it good news, which I would like to share with all the readers. I’m excited to know that even in the case of a degenerative arthritis called Osteoarthritis, lot of new researches are happening and the latest evidence has shown the presence of CPC ie, chondrogenic progenitor cells even in the late stages of Osteoarthritis and cartilage tissues had receptor for estrogen and androgen.  Local placement of these hormones may prove beneficial in future studies. I’m eagerly awaiting results. If you want to read the full article please see below,

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