The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in this century: from spas to monoclonal antibodies.
In this paper I review the advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that have taken place in this century. From spas to monoclonal antibodies for the manipulation of the immune system, we have come a long way in just one hundred years. However, although research is being pursued in many promising directions, the discovery of a truly effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is still being awaited.
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Rheumatology Unit, Università di Pisa, Italy.
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D001452:Balneology / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000266:history*; D007558:Italy; D008900:Mineral Waters / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D008900:Mineral Waters