The headline is misleading then, it should say "... beat the pain of osteoarthritis".

Isn't it weird how you can work on an inherently benevolent endeavour and then present the whole thing on a way that looks like you're trying to con people (and looks unscientific to boot). Marketing really is a scourge.

"...it restores protective processes to diseased joints and enables the regeneration of affected tissues..."

"It is hoped the drug — which is not a cure but will make the condition much less painful for sufferers — ..."