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Anti-TNF Therapy "Viable Alternative" for Rheumatic Disease in HIV Patients
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Title Anti-TNF Therapy "Viable Alternative" for Rheumatic Disease in HIV Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574442?src=rss
Description HIV-positive individuals with rheumatic disease can be effectively treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents, according to a report in the May issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > HIV/AIDS
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Date May 14, 2008
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