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Review
. 2004 Dec;63(12):1538-43.
doi: 10.1136/ard.2004.024737. Epub 2004 Jul 8.

Anti-tumour necrosis factor alpha therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: an update on safety

K L Hyrich  1 , A J Silman, K D Watson, D P M Symmons
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Review

Anti-tumour necrosis factor alpha therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: an update on safety

K L Hyrich et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004 Dec.

Abstract

Anti-TNFalpha therapy may have associated risks of serious infection, congestive heart failure, malignancy, and multiple sclerosis. The magnitude of these risks is difficult to assess. This article reviews publications on the current knowledge about the safety of these agents.

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