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Incidence of Infections Associated With Leflunomide for RA "Acceptable"
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Incidence of Infections Associated With Leflunomide for RA "Acceptable" |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/567910?src=rss |
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Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in New Zealand, the rate of serious infection associated with leflunomide treatment is "acceptable in the context of optimally treating active RA," report Dr. Peter T. Chapman of Christchurch Hospital and colleagues in the November issue of the Journal of Rheumatology. Reuters Health Information |
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Dec 27, 2007 |
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