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DMARD Changes Linked to Improved Response in RA Patients
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Title DMARD Changes Linked to Improved Response in RA Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583076?src=rss
Description Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who start a new disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) are likely to show an improved response, researchers report in the October issue of the Journal of Rheumatology. Reuters Health Information
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Date Nov 7, 2008
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