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Etanercept Appears Effective, Well Tolerated for Giant Cell Arteritis
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Etanercept may potentially replace corticosteroid therapy for patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) who are experiencing adverse effects from the corticosteroid, according to the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of etanercept in patients with GCA. Reuters Health Information
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Cyclophosphamide Improves Scleroderma but Benefits Wane
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One year of treatment with cyclophosphamide results in significant improvements in lung function, skin scores, dyspnea, and quality of life in patients with scleroderma lung disease, new findings indicate. While these effects persist for several months after treatment cessation, they are generally no longer apparent after 24 months. Reuters Health Information
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Dietary Linoleic Acid May Help Prevent Hypertension
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The results of a study published in the August issue of Hypertension suggest that there is an inverse relationship between dietary linoleic acid and blood pressure. This relationship is appears stronger in patients who are not receiving a dietary or medical intervention. Reuters Health Information
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