Rheumatoid arthritis: can we achieve true drug-free remission in patients with RA?
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?
Goekoop-Ruiterman
Yvonne P M
YP
Leiden University Medical Center, Department of Rheumatology, C1-R, Albinusdreef 2, Leiden, The Netherlands. y.p.m.goekoop@lumc.nl
Huizinga
Tom W J
TW
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012074:Remission Induction
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents