Abstract:Background
Recently, it was reported that the antinuclear antibody (ANA) before starting anti-TNF treatment or development of ANA might be related with clinical response of TNF inhibitors or side effect of infusion reactions.
Objectives
The aims of this study were to examine the prevalence of positive ANA before starting TNF inhibitors in patients with RA and to investigate the impact of ANA positivity on persistency of anti-TNF treatment.
Methods
Among 355 RA patients who started their first TNF inhibitor… Show more
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