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. 2010 Feb;6(2):68-70.
doi: 10.1038/nrrheum.2009.253.

Rheumatoid arthritis: can we achieve true drug-free remission in patients with RA?

Yvonne P M Goekoop-Ruiterman  1 , Tom W J Huizinga
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Rheumatoid arthritis: can we achieve true drug-free remission in patients with RA?

Yvonne P M Goekoop-Ruiterman et al. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Since the introduction of new biologic agents and intensive treatment strategies that aim to tightly control disease activity, clinical remission has become a realistic target in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Once patients are in continuous remission, however, is it realistic to consider withdrawing DMARD therapy?

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