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Editorial
. 2007 Jul 14;335(7610):56-7.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39265.679375.80.

Treating rheumatoid arthritis

Paul Emery, Tore K Kvien
Editorial

Treating rheumatoid arthritis

Paul Emery et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Antitumour necrosis factor can produce remission if started early

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: PE and TKK have provided expert advice and undertaken clinical trials for producers of biological agents.

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