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High Melanoma Incidence Seen in Methotrexate-Treated Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Title High Melanoma Incidence Seen in Methotrexate-Treated Rheumatoid Arthritis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575977?src=rss
Description Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with methotrexate appear to be at elevated risk of melanoma compared with the general population, according to an Australian cohort study reported in the June 15 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jun 14, 2008
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