The effect of smoking on response to methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/mr/road013
Abstract: BACKGROUND In the current study, we aimed to investigate the effect of smoking on inadequate response to Methotrexate (MTX-IR) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science until 6… read more here.
Keywords: effect smoking; rheumatoid arthritis; arthritis patients; response methotrexate ... See more keywords
Predictors of disease activity and structural progression after treatment with adalimumab plus methotrexate or continued methotrexate monotherapy in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and suboptimal response to methotrexate
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-213502
Abstract: Objectives Methotrexate is considered to be first-line therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, a substantial proportion of treated patients do not achieve the desired goals of therapy. This analysis aimed to identify predictors of insufficient… read more here.
Keywords: methotrexate monotherapy; patients early; methotrexate; response ... See more keywords