Efficacy of in relieving pain symptoms of knee osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA), particularly knee OA, affects 24% of adults and is a significant cause of disability. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used but have many adverse effects. Antioxidant and anti-iflammatory properties of might decrease pain thus improving joint function.

Plasma Protein Profile of Lactating Women from Two Primary Health Centers in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Background: Plasma protein profile test is a potential laboratory method to assess nutritional status especially albumin and globulins levels which reflects protein adequacy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate plasma protein profile of lactating women from two primary health centers in Jakarta.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving lactating women attending routine maternal examinations in two public primary health centers in Jakarta, Indonesia.