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Protein Level May Serve As Predictor Of Severe Osteoarthritis August 7, 2009 at 5:00 am

Osteoarthritis, is the most common joint disorder throughout the world and a leading cause of disability. Unlike most other common diseases, little is known about its origins, and factors predicting a severe disease course have not been identified. A new study, the first to establish a laboratory marker for the risk of severe OA, found that vascular cell adhesion molecule 1, was a strong predictor of hip and knee joint replacement due to severe OA. - ScienceDaily: Diet and Weight Loss News