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ACR to Review Proposed OA Guideline Revisions


 

“Hopefully, these will come to the point where the ACR board of directors will be satisfied, and we'll have a publication in 2011,” he said.

Dr. Hochberg disclosed that he has received research support from the National Institutes of Health, and has served as a consultant or on an advisory board or data safety monitoring board for numerous pharmaceutical companies. The other presenters had no disclosures.

Water aerobics can help reduce OA pain and improve physical function, and will be recommended by the panel.

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