title: Corticosteroids in rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: This report has presented evidence to support a disease-modifying role for corticosteroids in rheumatoid arthritis. It would appear that the efficacy of these agents in retarding the destructive course of rheumatoid disease has been substantially underestimated. Consideration for more liberal use of corticosteroids in the management of rheumatoid arthritis is warranted. Further study on new approaches to corticosteroid delivery is proposed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Weiss
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004337:Drug Carriers; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008081:Liposomes; D011673:Pulsatile Flow; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D004337:Drug Carriers; D008081:Liposomes