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Hylan Use Discouraged for Knee Osteoarthritis
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Title Hylan Use Discouraged for Knee Osteoarthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569253?src=rss
Description Based on the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis, European researchers conclude that intraarticular high-molecular weight hylan should not be used to treat knee osteoarthritis. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jan 26, 2008
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