Persistence, Discontinuation, and Switching Patterns of Newly Initiated TNF Inhibitor Therapy in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients in the United States

Abstract Introduction The primary goals of treating ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients are to maximize long-term health-related quality of life through control of symptoms and inflammation, prevention of progressive structural damage, and preservation of function. The objective of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Theresa Hunter, Krista Schroeder, David Sandoval, Atul Deodhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-03-01
Series:Rheumatology and Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40744-019-0148-4