Nutrition 27(6):693699
Those with overweight or obesity tend also to have more joint pain and decreased mobility. Even modest weight loss with RA can sometimes improve joint pain, mobility, and treatment response
Specifically, 40% in the 0.1-mg group, 36% in the 0.2-mg group, and 59% in the 0.4-mg group achieved this endpoint, compared to just 17% receiving placebo
This makes topical products more suitable for specific areas such as the face, hands, feet, or knuckles, where uneven tone is more common
Valproic acid may be especially useful in older patients due to its low risk of hypotension, respiratory depression, or sedation
1 u Two-sided P value for the test of no difference