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Rituximab Reduces Brain Lesions, Clinical Relapses in RRMS
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Title Rituximab Reduces Brain Lesions, Clinical Relapses in RRMS
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570247?src=rss
Description Results of a phase 2 trial show a single course of rituximab reduced both lesions on MRI and clinical relapses in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The results support the concept of B-cell involvement in the pathophysiology of the disease, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Date Feb 15, 2008
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