Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Antibiotic for Acne Eases Arthritis Pain
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
An antibiotic used to fight acne can soothe the painful swelling and tenderness of mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study of 219 adults found that after taking minocycline for 48 weeks, 54% saw a 50% improvement in the number of swollen joints. Fifty-six percent showed at least a 50% improvement in the number of tender joints.
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