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• Exercise and arthritis of the hip
  Supervised exercise program can reduce pain in those with arthritis of the hip, research finds.
  Health: Minutes Broadband 09 September 2010
• Thumbs up for topical NSAIDs
  A British trial comparing oral with topical NSAIDs has found that the creams and gels are relatively safe and effective compared to tablets.
  Health: Minutes Broadband 22 June 2010
• Meniscus tears in the knee
  A US study shows that most people who have tears of the meniscus cartilage in their knee don't have symptoms, and so don't need treatment.
  Health: Minutes Broadband 27 October 2009
• Fructose and gout
  Researchers have linked sugars in the diet with an increased risk of gout in older men.
  Health: Minutes Broadband 03 March 2009
• Coping with chronic disease
  Half of all Australians over 65 have a chronic illness. What makes some succumb to despair, and others adjust and even improve their lives?
  Health: The Pulse 31 July 2008
• Small steps: juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  When her son got JIA, Jo Turner discovered that working to help others made her stronger.
  Health: Your Stories 08 April 2008

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