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Infliximab Effective Second-Line Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
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Title Infliximab Effective Second-Line Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575081?src=rss
Description More than half of patients with ulcerative colitis refractory to aminosalicylate therapy respond to the biologic agent infliximab (Remicade) with complete mucosal healing. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date May 29, 2008
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