The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of abatacept, adalimumab, etanercept and tocilizumab for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Background: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is characterised by joint pain, swelling and a limitation of movement caused by inflammation. Subsequent joint damage can lead to disability and growth restriction. Treatment commonly includes disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as met...

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Main Authors: Jonathan Shepherd, Keith Cooper, Petra Harris, Joanna Picot, Micah Rose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2016-04-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta20340