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Mantantzis, K., Franks, B., Kachroo, P., Boncheva-Bettex, M. (2024). Topical diclofenac reduces joint synovitis in hand osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation using fluorescent optical imaging. Journal of Pain Research, 17, 2279-2286. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S463633
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Mantantzis, K., et al. (2020). Poor glucose regulation is associated with declines in well-being among older men, but not women. Psychology and Aging, 35, 204-211. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000404
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Mantantzis, K., Schlaghecken, F., & Maylor, E. A. (2017). Food for happy thought: Glucose protects age-related positivity effects under cognitive load. Psychology and Aging, 32, 203-209. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000169
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