Effects of Treatment with Adalimumab on Blood Lipid Levels and Atherosclerosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Main Authors: Ulf Bergström, MD, PhD (Author), Stefan Jovinge, MD, PhD (Author), Jerker Persson, MD, PhD (Author), Lennart T.H. Jacobsson, MD, PhD (Author), Carl Turesson, MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Background: Treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease in observational studies. There are conflicting data on the influence of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors on lipid levels. Objectives: To...