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Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Cause Severe Hepatotoxicity
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Title Sulfasalazine for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Cause Severe Hepatotoxicity
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574111?src=rss
Description Potentially fatal hepatotoxicity can be triggered by sulfasalazine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a series of case reports investigated by UK researchers. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date May 9, 2008
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