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Poster

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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide. This is a progressive disease, one that comes from persistent use of one’s joints. Currently, treatment of this disease includes oral NSAIDs, acetaminophen, corticosteroids, corticosteroid injections, oral and topical analgesics. These medications do have some long-term effects impacting the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and hepatic systems. A literature review was completed using randomized controlled, placebo controlled, and double-blind studies that emphasized the addition of turmeric to the treatment of osteoarthritis and its effects on pain, serum inflammatory markers, and physical functionality. Nine articles were found from both PubMed and Embase that fit inclusion criteria of clinical studies, controlled clinical trials, randomized controlled trial, observational studies, and publication after the year of 2017. The results of this review confirm that the addition of turmeric will reduce daily pain, decrease serum inflammatory markers, and help increase physical functionality due to decreased pain.

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Date of Work

2025

Publication Date

Spring 5-2025

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Efficacy of Turmeric in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

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