Certain Aspects of ACTH and Cortisone Therapy in Older Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Autor: Montgomery, Max M., Zivin, Simon, Steck, Irving E.
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Zdroj: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; Oct2002, Vol. 50 Issue 10, p1733-1736, 4p
Abstrakt: Explores certain aspects of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisone therapy in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Types of ACTH; Relative contraindication to prolonged ACTH; Classification of patients with rheumatoid arthritis; Nutritional status of the patient.
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