Researchers develop new test to diagnose early-stage osteoarthritis using markers in joint fluid.

Researchers have developed a new diagnostic test for early-stage osteoarthritis that measures two markers in synovial fluid—cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and interleukin-8. An algorithm based on the ratio of these markers effectively distinguishes osteoarthritis from inflammatory arthritis. The test was validated using 171 human knee samples and aims to improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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