Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6124765 | Osteoarthritis and Cartilage | 2016 | 35 Pages |
Abstract
Cross-sectional findings are likely due residual confounding. The more robust longitudinal analysis found no associations between smoking status and symptoms or JSW. Long-term smoking provides no benefits to knee OA patients while exposing them to other well-documented serious health risks.
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Authors
C.E. Dubé, S.-H. Liu, J.B. Driban, T.E. McAlindon, C.B. Eaton, K.L. Lapane,