In a nutshell This study investigated whether doctors could predict the long term effectiveness of infliximab (Remicade) treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, based on early results at 3 months. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissue. Blocking the immune system...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether MRP8/14 protein levels can predict rheumatoid arthritis patient response to biologic drug treatment. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease affecting the joints, the connections between bones. The goal of drug therapy is remission: a time when the disease is not active and...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of withdrawing biologic drugs upon remission in established long-term RA patients. Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease affecting the joints, the connections between bones. The main focus of RA treatment is to reduce pain and inflammation, and to limit the amount of...
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