Original paper
Risk of Serious Infection With Low-dose Glucocorticoids in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Instrumental Variable Analysis.
Abstract
BACKGROUND Low-dose glucocorticoids are commonly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Observational studies have found an increased risk of serious infection associated with low-dose glucocorticoids, but concerns about residual confounding remain. METHODS We identified adults with RA on stable immunomodulatory therapy for >6 months receiving no glucocorticoids or ≤5 mg/day using Medicare data from 2006 to 2015. We used provider...
Paper Details
Title
Risk of Serious Infection With Low-dose Glucocorticoids in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Instrumental Variable Analysis.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2022
Journal
Volume
33
Issue
1
Pages
65 - 74
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