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Tocilizumab Effective After Anti-TNF Therapy Fails in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Title Tocilizumab Effective After Anti-TNF Therapy Fails in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/582377?src=rss
Description In combination with methotrexate, tocilizumab, an IL-6 receptor inhibitor, can safely improve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with an inadequate response to anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biologicals, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date Oct 24, 2008
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