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Osteoarthritis Isn’t Wear and Tear | Dr. Maziar Badii
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About the Episode For years, osteoarthritis was blamed on simple wear and tear, but new research points to inflammation and metabolic health as major drivers of joint pain. Dr. Maziar Badii explains how osteoarthritis is diagnosed, why weight loss and food choices can ease joint pain, and why exercise, even running, is rarely off limits. You will also hear how treatment works, from creams and pills to injections and joint replacement. About the Guest Dr. Maziar Badii is a rheumatologist in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of British Columbia, with a cross appointment in Radiology. He has practiced rheumatology for 25 years, is a past president of the Northwest Rheumatism…