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A new study reveals that the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide can reduce knee pain caused by obesity-related arthritis, making everyday activities like walking easier for many...
Conducted across 11 countries, the clinical trial is the first to demonstrate that a modern anti-obesity drug can relieve arthritis pain...
Semaglutide's effect on pain was shown to be as effective as opioid medications, giving new hope for managing knee arthritis pain without heavy painkillers...
Researchers suggest that the pain relief likely results from both weight loss, which reduces strain on the knees, and the drugs anti-inflammatory properties...
Dr Henning Bliddal, a rheumatologist who co-led the trial, noted that the treatment was so effective that some participants no longer qualified for the study due to reduced pain levels...
