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5-Year Safety and Efficacy of Abatacept and Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Title 5-Year Safety and Efficacy of Abatacept and Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/705545?src=rss
Description Long-term use of abatacept may be an option for patients with RA. Medscape Rheumatology
Category Articles > Rheumatology
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Date Jul 15, 2009
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