Factors associated with oral glucocorticoid use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a drug use study from a prospective national biologics registry

Factors associated with oral glucocorticoid use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a drug use study from a prospective national biologics registry

Abstract Background Glucocorticoids (GCs) are used in ~ 60% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although disease-modifying, they also have significant adverse effects. Understanding factors associated with GC use may help minimise exposure. The aims of the present study were to describe oral...

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Main Authors: Rachel J. Black, Susan Lester, Rachelle Buchbinder, Claire Barrett, Marissa Lassere, Lyn March, Samuel Whittle, Catherine L. Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Glucocorticoids
Rheumatoid arthritis
Epidemiology
Drug use
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-017-1461-3

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