Updated consensus statement on biological agents, specifically tumour necrosis factor {alpha} (TNF{alpha}) blocking agents and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra), for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, 2005.

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Published in Ann Rheum Dis on November 01, 2005

Authors

D E Furst1, F C Breedveld, J R Kalden, J S Smolen, G R Burmester, J W J Bijlsma, M Dougados, P Emery, E C Keystone, L Klareskog, P J Mease

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1: 1000 Veteran Avenue Rehabilitation Centre, Room 32-59, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA. defurst@mednet.ucla.edu

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