Venoms, copper, and zinc in the treatment of arthritis

被引:11
作者
Caldwell, JR
机构
[1] Halifax Clin Res Inst, Daytona Beach, FL USA
[2] Gainsville Clin Res Ctr, Gainesville, FL USA
[3] Univ Florida, Dept Med, Gainesville, FL USA
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10.1016/S0889-857X(05)70110-1
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R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
This article discusses the use of venoms, copper, and zinc in the treatment of arthritis. The author examines We history and effectiveness of viper, bee, and ant venoms in order to determine whether these natural ingredients in anti-inflammatory medications help relieve a patient's symptoms. Copper and zinc studies may offer therapeutic benefits, but there is still no solid consensus on the potential role of these elects in treating arthritis.
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页数:11
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