Long-term effects of abatacept on atherosclerosis and arthritis in older vs. younger patients with rheumatoid arthritis: 3-year results of a prospective, multicenter, observational study

Abstract Background We aimed to reveal the effect of abatacept (ABT) on atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, 3-year efficacy for arthritis, and safety in a population of older vs. younger patients. Methods In this open-label, prospective, observational study, patients were stratifi...

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Main Authors: Zento Yamada, Sei Muraoka, Mai Kawazoe, Wataru Hirose, Hajime Kono, Shinsuke Yasuda, Takahiko Sugihara, Toshihiro Nanki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-024-03323-8