Utility of disease modifying antirheumatic drugs in "sawtooth" strategy. A prospective study of early rheumatoid arthritis patients up to 15 years
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The authors record effectiveness of use of disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), examining early use, continuing use, and sequential use for up to 15 years in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. Of all the varieties of DMARD combinations tried, there was no single DMARD which proved superior to any other, whether measured for effectiveness, toxicity, or any other criteria.
Publication Name: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4967
Year: 1999
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T cells, fibroblast-like synoviocytes and granzyme B+ cytotoxic cells are associated with joint damage in patients with recent onset rheumatoid arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the hands leading to disability. A study is conducted on 36 patients suffering from RA ranging from 38 to 72 years and they are observed for 58 months, the results obtained based on the methods used are discussed.
Publication Name: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4967
Year: 2004
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Similar prediction of mortality by the health assessment questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and the general population
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In June 2002, information through a mailed health assessment questionnaire was examined to analyze disability in activities of daily living. It was noticed that there were 41 deaths in 404 patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Publication Name: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4967
Year: 2004
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