By Alisa Opar

When it comes to medical treatment, the research community’s agenda doesn’t always match up with patients’ desires. For instance, when people suffering from knee osteoarthritis were asked in 1999 what research was needed, they said they wanted more information on interventions such as braces, exercise regimens and pain management strategies. Yet most research at the time focused on drug and surgical treatments. (Click here to continue reading)

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