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Medicine's Jacob Calcei discusses medication options for join pain

Media | January 06, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

AARP Magazine: Jacob Calcei, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, said people respond differently to over-the-counter pain relievers, noted naproxen lasts longer than ibuprofen, emphasized acetaminophen doesn’t reduce inflammation, and said opioids are used sparingly. 

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