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University of Tasmania: Study Finds Common Medication Provides Little Relief for Osteoarthritis Patients
April 21, 2026
HOBART, Australia, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news:

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Study finds common medication provides little relief for osteoarthritis patients

The University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that commonly prescribed medication, Diacerein, does not improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms, following a national study.

Diacerein, a medication derived from plants such as rhubarb a . . .

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