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Review
. 2006 Mar;73(3):251-6.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.73.3.251.

The yin and yang of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors

Leonard Calabrese  1
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Review

The yin and yang of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors

Leonard Calabrese. Cleve Clin J Med. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors have proven highly effective against a number of autoimmune diseases but have been disappointing in treating others. An increase in the risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other opportunistic infections has been noted in patients treated with these agents. If we use these drugs, we need to weigh their beneficial and adverse effects.

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