New and emerging therapies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

The introduction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in the late 1990s significantly changed the therapeutic approach for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). With the approval of subsequent TNF inhibitors as well as other biologic agents effective in the management of RA, the treatment paradigm has bec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Feely, Michael G
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2010
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5074771/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27789996
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Sumario:The introduction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in the late 1990s significantly changed the therapeutic approach for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). With the approval of subsequent TNF inhibitors as well as other biologic agents effective in the management of RA, the treatment paradigm has become increasingly complex. This review examines the current literature regarding the efficacy and toxicity of these and other new anti-rheumatic therapies and discusses effective therapeutic strategies for their use.

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