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Today, osteoarthritis of the knee is a disease that still has no cure, but there are therapies to control pain, improve functionality and try to delay the progression of the disease. Article courtesy of Dr. Francisco Castro-Domínguez, Chief of Section,...

Barcelona, November 4th, 2024 The International Osteoarthritis Patient Foundation (OAFI) held on October 23, 24 and 25 the 8th edition of the International Congress of Osteoarthritis Patients, the OAFI Congress24, dedicated to joint health, with the aim of informing, raising...

Article de Marina Geli, Metgessa i ex-Consellera de Salut La vida, en moltes ocasions, crea espais de trobada inesperats. Jo visc a Sant Gregori, municipi pròxim a Girona en un dels quatre que integren la Vall de Llémena. Sant Aniol de...

Article courtesy of Carla Estivill, Management and Research in Clínica Sueño Estivill THE QUALITY OF REST Sleep is one of the essential pillars for the prevention of disease, for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, as well as for the...

Inflammation is a physiological process of the organism, defensive and necessary, which occurs in the face of very diverse aggressions, being crucial for the defence and repair of tissue. It really is a frequent situation and at practically all times...

Osteoarthritis affects more than 595 million people globally, and in Spain alone, more than 7 million. Despite its widespread prevalence, it is still a disease for which therapeutic options remain limited. This lack of effective tools in the treatment of...

The OA Patients Force, led by OAFI, has launched the “Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey” ARTHROSIS AND GOAPPS Worldwide, osteoarthritis affects more than 595 million people, and this figure is expected to double in the next three decades. Understanding patients’ needs...

CIM Project and the OAFI Foundation sign a collaboration agreement to promote the prevention, treatment and improvement of the quality of life of people with osteoarticular problems, especially fibromyalgia. A spectacular project with an unstoppable team CIM PROJECT is a...

Once upon a time, in healthcare, there was an odyssey, a silent struggle, a battle fought not with swords and shields, but with courage, resilience and unwavering determination. It was the story of the Osteoartritis (OA), an implacable adversary that...

An increasingly aware society A society that is increasingly aware of the need to respect the environment and social well-being requires companies to develop in a sustainable and responsible manner. Companies that effectively assume these commitments and integrate these values...

Article courtesy of Dr. José Luis Llisterri Caro, Family Physician, Clínica Vallada de Valencia Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, degenerative disease affecting the joints. The symptomatology of osteoarthritis is frequently associated with functional disability, as well as signs and symptoms...

“Health Literacy and Quality of Life of Osteoarthritis Patients”: Help us continue our research and answer some very simple questions. If you want to know more about the survey, we leave you the link to OAFI Radio (Spanish) where you...