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Dangers of low-dose corticosteroid therapy in rheumatoid arthritis
1Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Bulletin on the Rheumatic Diseases
|June 1, 1997
Abstract:
Corticosteroids, even in low doses, have substantial side effects. In addition, once they are instituted for RA it is unlikely that they will ever be stopped. Therefore, the decision to employ this therapy requires careful thought by the physician and informed consent from the patient.