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

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Published in Ann Rheum Dis on July 08, 2004

Authors

K L Hyrich1, A J Silman, K D Watson, D P M Symmons

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1: ARC Epidemiology Unit, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK.

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