Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2011; 136(33): 1674
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1281573
Pro & Contra | Commentary
Rheumatologie
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Können Biologika bei rheumatoider Arthritis nach Erreichen einer Remission abgesetzt werden? Pro

Discontinuation of biologicals in rheumatoid arthritis after acquiring remission? YesA. Rubbert-Roth1
  • 1Medizinische Klinik I, Uniklinik Köln
Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
10 August 2011 (online)

Literatur

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Prof. Dr. Andrea Rubbert-Roth

Medizinische Klinik I
Uniklinik Köln

Joseph-Stelzmann Str 9

50924 Köln

Email: Andrea.Rubbert@uk-koeln.de

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