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Arthritis is a group of
conditions that affect the
health of the bone joints in
the body. One in three adult
Americans suffer from some
form of arthritis and the
disease affects about twice
as many women as
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is
a chronic, inflammatory
autoimmune disorder that
causes the immune system to
attack the joints. It is a
disabling and painful
inflammatory condition,
which can lead to
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Joint
A joint (articulation) is
the location at which two
bones make contact
(articulate). Joints are
constructed to both allow
movement and provide
mechanical support.
Structure and function of a
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COX-2 inhibitor
COX-2 selective inhibitor is
a form of Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) that directly
targets COX-2, an enzyme
responsible for inflammation
and pain. Selectivity for
COX-2 reduces the risk of
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