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Effects of etanercept or infliximab treatment on lipid profile and insulin resistance in patients with refractory rheumatoid arthritis

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  1. Rheumatology Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, University of Genova, Viale Benedetto XV, No. 6, 16132, Genova, Italy

    Bruno Seriolo, Sabrina Paolino, Carmela Ferrone & Maurizio Cutolo

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Seriolo, B., Paolino, S., Ferrone, C. et al. Effects of etanercept or infliximab treatment on lipid profile and insulin resistance in patients with refractory rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol 26, 1799–1800 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-007-0702-2

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