High blood pressure worsens osteoarthritis: 'link' revealed

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1. Korean researchers have identified how high blood pressure promotes cartilage destruction in osteoarthritis through vasopressin, a hormone that regulates blood pressure.
2. The study by a team led by Professor Ryu Je-hwang of Chonnam National University and Professor Jeon Jang-su of Inje University was published in Science, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced.
3. Professor Ryu Je-hwang said the findings suggest that general bodily conditions, such as blood pressure, should also be managed when treating osteoarthritis.

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