The Effects of Treatment on Body Mass Index in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Post Hoc Analysis of the GiACTA Trial

Introduction: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) requires treatment with high-dose, long-term glucocorticoids (GCs), and tocilizumab is often used early in the treatment paradigm. Weight gain, which is associated with morbidity and mortality, is a major concern for patients, though the factors that contribu...

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Main Authors: Choi, H.K (Author), Fu, X. (Author), Patel, N.J (Author), Stone, J.H (Author), Unizony, S.H (Author), Wallace, Z.S (Author), Zhang, Y. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis 2022
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